Archived posting to the Leica Users Group, 1998/03/29
[Author Prev] [Author Next] [Thread Prev] [Thread Next] [Author Index] [Topic Index] [Home] [Search]I have shot at reasonable shutter speeds with both my 1000mm and a 2000mm as well as the poor quality 500mm Leica Mirror, at reasonable shutter speed on a heavy wooden tripod sheltered from the wind, some- times with a sandbag hanging down to absorb vibrations. The trick is not so much the fast speeds (although that certainly helps) but to wait for the camera & lenses to stop vibrating. With a TLR, the mirror should be locked up, which is just common sense but I have also found that using the delayed action or self-timer gives the additional 10 to 15 second necessary for the vibrations to diminish. Marvin (astro photographer) Moss ==================================================== In a message dated 98-03-29 14:16:14 EST, Gerd wrote: What is your experience with long teles? What focal length do you use for handheld shooting? Experiences with monopods? Are those gun- or pistol-grip gadgets of any use? What tripod to use for extreme teles? I can't imagine shooting a 800mm Telyt even with a good tripod! Gerd