Archived posting to the Leica Users Group, 2000/07/30
[Author Prev] [Author Next] [Thread Prev] [Thread Next] [Author Index] [Topic Index] [Home] [Search]On Sun, 30 July 2000, CapsTeeth@aol.com wrote: > > My wildlife shooting excursions usually have me scurrying and clambering and > often puffing and panting (I'm not out-of-shape) too heavily to handhold > steady, and for many shots I have to play duck-and-lean to avoid branches and > other obstructions in the shot, and can't find a way to assume a balanced > stance. Many of my best shots were also taken without a tripod, but in most > cases the lens was resting on something solid nature had fortuitously > provided. Many times, I was sitting on the ground with my legs together, > knees bent, and the lens head resting in the space provided between my > kneecaps. I've never tried to sell my photos but I'm as self-critical (maybe > more?) as any editor would be. An excellent technique. I'll use whatever I can to steady the lens, too. It sounds like my wildlife excursions resemble yours. Often the terrain is too rough or loose or soft for a tripod (aside from the @#&* thing constantly getting caught in bushes) and despite not having good footing or seating and panting like a dog in Sacramento I can usually calm my breathing and keep from sliding down the cliff long enough to squeeze off a few exposures. BTW, Stephen Gandy sells the viso-to-N**** adapters to use your 400 Telyt on a N**** body. From this perspective the viso version of the lens is extremely versatile. Doug Herr Sacramento http://ourworld.compuserve.com/homepages/telyt ___________________________________________________ The ALL NEW CS2000 from CompuServe Better! Faster! More Powerful! 250 FREE hours! Sign-on Now! http://www.compuserve.com/trycsrv/cs2000/webmail/