Archived posting to the Leica Users Group, 2008/05/02
[Author Prev] [Author Next] [Thread Prev] [Thread Next] [Author Index] [Topic Index] [Home] [Search]Jim Nichols <jhnichols@bellsouth.net> wrote: > As I continue to experiment with bird photos in my backyard, I am learning > that the shoulder stock and other conveniences used by Doug Herr and others > are necessities if one is to get sharp images. This shot, using a 200mm > plus > 2X TC was made with more "reach" but, on an overcast day, the shutter speed > is too slow for a sharp handheld exposure. > >http://gallery.leica-users.org/v/OldNick/Goldfinch+3.jpg.html > I agree, some sort of additional support will help. Remember that with the 2x TC on the 200mm lens on the 4/3 body the field of view (and hence the sensitivity to camera motion) is like that of an 800mm lens on a 35mm film camera. Doug Herr Birdman of Sacramento http://www.wildlightphoto.com