A quick question: how do you post images here by means of flickr BBC code, and avoid the images being shown at sizes above 100%? I use a 4K display, and I notice that images in this thread are shown at above 100% viewing unless one uses a very large image. Is there a way to constrain the frame to e.g. 2048px, and not show at larger zoom than 100%?
ChrisMak wrote:
A quick question: how do you post images here by means of flickr BBC code, and avoid the images being shown at sizes above 100%? I use a 4K display, and I notice that images in this thread are shown at above 100% viewing unless one uses a very large image. Is there a way to constrain the frame to e.g. 2048px, and not show at larger zoom than 100%?
Chris,
I post my images via the Upload feature on FM. But I remembered that there is a thread about how to do so using the method you described. You can check this out and see whether it works to your liking: https://www.fredmiranda.com/forum/topic/1369568/. I hope it works.
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AGeoJO wrote:
Chris,
I post my images via the Upload feature on FM. But I remembered that there is a thread about how to do so using the method you described. You can check this out and see whether it works to your liking: https://www.fredmiranda.com/forum/topic/1369568/. I hope it works.
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I had my 600 f/4 for sale at B&S and withdrew to keep it. Thinking about it I couldn't
let it go. It's such a great lens. I find it a bit heavy at times to hand hold with my BIF
shooting. Do any of you use a monopod for BIF's. Any thoughts or suggestions to offer
with the situation is really appreciated. Thanks.
A. Winslow wrote:
I had my 600 f/4 for sale at B&S and withdrew to keep it. Thinking about it I couldn't
let it go. It's such a great lens. I find it a bit heavy at times to hand hold with my BIF
shooting. Do any of you use a monopod for BIF's. Any thoughts or suggestions to offer
with the situation is really appreciated. Thanks.
Hi Alan, although I can hold the setup for several seconds but I always prefer using some kind of support. I do use my tripod with gimbal head or a monopod also with a monopod gimbal head. From time to time, if I want to be more mobile, I use my own monopod pouch on a waist belt with harness. To a certain degree, it is similar to what flag bearers use to carry the flag during a parade. I can elaborate more later on but I will have to go off-line soon now…
Thanks for your help. That sounds like a excellent setup and idea and would be really interested to hear about your monopod pouch. It definitely would help support the weight. I do have a tripod with a gimbal head and been researching a monopod to try.
A. Winslow wrote:
Thanks for your help. That sounds like a excellent setup and idea and would be really interested to hear about your monopod pouch. It definitely would help support the weight. I do have a tripod with a gimbal head and been researching a monopod to try.
Hi Alan, sorry for the delay but here is my camera support setup that I have been using quite a bit. I used the gear on my tripod quite a bit, too and less so on just regular monopod.
Depending on the shooting conditions, I put a "chicken-feet" monopod base and in that case, I use a lens pouch to fit that setup. If I use just the monopod end, then I use the pouch. Either or, it will be carried at the belt part of my belt/harness system, which is in my case a ThinkTank Steroid belt system. I used to do that with just a less sturdy belt system but I think the harness helps distribute the weight better over my shoulder and back rather than just on my hip in the case of just a belt.
The height of the monopod can be adjusted depending on your shooting level of course but I attached the strap of my monopod to a carabiner on the left shoulder harness. It is sturdy and it feels safe but I always put the regular lens strap on over my neck, just as a safeguard. I am not the youngest anymore but I can use this setup in the field for a few hours. And you are mobile, almost as mobile as handholding your lens/camera but without feeling the weight that much since it is distributed over a large area of strong muscles of your shoulders, back and hip. The good thing about using the "chicken-feet" under the monopod, you can put the setup on the ground and step on one of the feet to keep it semi stable, if you get tired.
BTW, you may want to check out the army surplus store near you to see whether they have something like that. Again, mostly for flag bearers during a parade.
Hope this helps and please feel free to ask any questions you may have,
Joshua
Joshua, thank you for taking the time to post and explain your system and method
for supporting the lens! It looks like a great solution and will look into putting together
a similar setup. I'm looking forward to using it. Here in SW Florida there isn't
much activity with the birds lately so will get it together meanwhile.
Where do you clip the pouch in? Where the the strap clips together?
Thank you again for your help!
A. Winslow wrote:
Joshua, thank you for taking the time to post and explain your system and method
for supporting the lens! It looks like a great solution and will look into putting together
a similar setup. I'm looking forward to using it. Here in SW Florida there isn't
much activity with the birds lately so will get it together meanwhile.
Where do you clip the pouch in? Where the the strap clips together?
Thank you again for your help!
Hi Alan,
Both the lens case and pouch have a loop on the back side. I attach either one through the buckle of the waist belt (with harness). Check out the image below.
Excellent. Thank you for explaining and looks to be what I need! Will work getting a similar system together. Ordered the monopod and foot stand today and researching a harness.
A. Winslow wrote:
Excellent. Thank you for explaining and looks to be what I need! Will work getting a similar system together. Ordered the monopod and foot stand today and researching a harness.
Don’t forget to also get a monopod gimbal head, Alan. Mine is a Wimberley but you can get a similar one from Leofoto, as well. I used a regular monopod head before. It worked okay but you have to tighten it each time you change position. With the gimbal head you can move around easier and the gear is ready to be used pretty much all the time.
