Great shot, Bill. I know we've seen it before, but I still love it.
Could you fashion a mount adapter for the tripod mount that would give
better balance? It seems like that might be an easy thing to do.
Paul
On Aug 21, 2005, at 2:56 PM, william sawyer wrote:
Bill,
I've had this lens for about 2 years now, and agree with everything
you've
said. I describe it as a long stovepipe, with the mount stuck on one
end.
I'm surprised you are able to balance it on a gimbaled head. I use it
on a
ballhead and crank it down as tight as I can, plus use my focusing
hand to
absorb vibration. With the thing being so long from the mounting
point, it
creates a pretty big arc for every little movement.
That said, when battened down, it is marvelously sharp, even with the
1.4XL
converter and an ist D:
http://groups.msn.com/wsawyerphotography/wildlife.msnw?
action=ShowPhoto&Phot
oID=179
Fred W. used to state that he could hand hold his with reasonable
results, I
don't even try to pan with it any more. Within it's limits, though, I
think
it's a great lens.
Bill Sawyer
Livonia, MI
-----Original Message-----
From: William Robb [mailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED]
Sent: Sunday, August 21, 2005 12:18 AM
To: Pentax Discuss
Subject: A couple of PESOs
I finally managed to get out with the 600 and do some shooting.
This les is a challenge to shoot with, to be sure.
Anyone using long lenses (Ken, Tom!!!) any tips or advice for using
one of
these beasties would be appreciated.
Anyway, a couple of my less embarrasing atempts with the big gun are
here....
http://users.accesscomm.ca/wrobb/pictures/peso/wingedrats1.html
http://users.accesscomm.ca/wrobb/pictures/peso/wingedrats2.html
William Robb
