[Leica] IMG: More with the Telyt 250/4

[jhnichols at lighttube.net (Jim Nichols)]

Hi Ted,

The Daffodil was shot hand-held because it was too low to the ground for me 
to do much with the monopod.  I could have tried, but didn't, because I had 
walked to the flowers to see if one had opened, and didn't really expect to 
find one.  The monopod was some distance away.

The Sparrow shot (if it is really a Sparrow?) was made with the monopod, 
which I have been getting familiar with, and now feel more comfortable 
using.  I was still 45 feet from the small bird, so the crop is at full 
resolution, but started out quite small.

I agree that the monopod, or a tripod, makes sense.  Someone recommended 
using a ball head on top of the monopod, but I have not gone that far yet.

In answer to your last question, yes, on Doug Herr's recommendation, I 
sought out a Version II lens, which focuses closer and allows the camera to 
be rotated with the push of a button.  I have not yet tried that feature in 
the field.

I appreciate your comments and suggestions.  I'm almost as old as you, but 
my experience is in other fields.  I can use all of the suggestions that you 
care to offer.

Jim Nichols
Tullahoma, TN USA
----- Original Message ----- 
From: <tedgrant at shaw.ca>
To: "Leica Users Group" <lug at leica-users.org>
Sent: Saturday, February 19, 2011 4:30 PM
Subject: Re: [Leica] IMG: More with the Telyt 250/4


> Jim Nichols offered:
> Subject: [Leica] IMG: More with the Telyt 250/4
>
>
>> It wasn't open for Friday, but today, the first Daffodil of the year was 
>> showing its face.
>>
>> http://gallery.leica-users.org/v/OldNick/First+Daffodil+of+2011.jpg.html
>>
>> This little scavenger was the only bird within range this morning.
>>
>> http://gallery.leica-users.org/v/OldNick/Sparrow+73.jpg.html<<<<<
>
> Hi Jim,
> Are you working with the monopod on these?
>
> I noticed on another post about the Daffodil? You indicated a problem 
> holding for what appeared a vertical frame?
>
> I'm sure if you have the monopod and you aren't using it all the time, you 
> should make the effort to do so.
>
> Simply because you'll get better at using camera, long lens and monopod 
> for more successful photos if you do. I realize at times it seems awkward, 
> but the more you work with it and learn the quick motions and changes for 
> adjustment , no question your successful hit rate will go up. And that's 
> regardless of shutter speeds..
>
> With your rig can you change vertical to horizontal by merely pressing a 
> release button and rotate the camera direction?
> cheers,
> ted
>
>
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