Edgar Maguyon wrote:
i wonder which exact Sachtler head that is?
I don't know what it is but it's not a Sachtler. Never seen a Sachtler with an adjustment knob in that spot. It's not a Miller either. Could be a large Manny.
I don't know what it is but it's not a Sachtler. Never seen a Sachtler with an adjustment knob in that spot. It's not a Miller either. Could be a large Manny.
scott elowitz wrote:
... shot hand held facing south from my yard
According the The-Digital-Picture dude (who tested the same lens), it's literally impossible to handhold this lens due to it's balance point:
"Don't even think about handholding this lens. Even if you were strong enough to hold the lens up, the balance point of the tripod foot is too far away to reach for support purposes. Holding behind this balance point makes the rig far too front-heavy to balance. So, plan on needing a solid tripod."
Obviously the dude taking the tiger shot was laying down.
Seth Tower wrote:
Precisely. Thus "handheld" is a bit of a misnomer here.
Semantics. Obviously, he did not hold the lens with his feet, unless he's got simian talents which one seldom sees in human adults.
Some enthusiastic folks on this forum call their shots "handheld" although they might have rested the lens on the window or roof of their vehicle, propped it on a fence rail and such. Truly, the lens might have not been pod mounted, if that's what they imply.
I like.....me want. Mommy, can I have .....PLEASE!!!!!!!!! I'll be a good big boy! I promise to clean up my room every day and put down the potty seat lid!
On a semi serious note......how many did Canon make? Anyone know?
