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Mar 14, 2024 14:31:23 #

UTMike Loc: South Jordan, UT

A smart move on your part and you have one of the best cameras for a wide variety of photography. This camera will not cause you to decide it is too much work to go out.

Mar 14, 2024 14:37:08 #

lyndacast

I think I have a perfect set up now. I have the Nikon z50 and three lenses(2 kit and the 18-140) for most parts of my hobby (scenery, architecture, street scenes) and with the RX 10iv for wildlife and nature, I think I will be very happy!

Thanks everyone for your ideas and support.

Mar 14, 2024 14:39:38 #

mffox Loc: Avon, CT

I've gone back to a bridge camera, and happy I made the choice. I'm 87 and know my limits.
Mark

Mar 14, 2024 14:49:05 #

Linda From Maine Loc: Yakima, Washington

lyndacast wrote:

Thanks, Linda….my attitude is great….it’s my biceps that need an adjustment!

Oh good! I was going on your final sentence in the opening, "I just hope I don’t have pangs of regret and envy when I encounter folks with those big, beautiful telephoto lens in the field.🥹"

All the best!

Mar 14, 2024 15:12:51 #

Linda From Maine Loc: Yakima, Washington

Jimmy T wrote:

Thanks for the kind words and encouragement needed today.
Life is short and unpredictable!
Best Wishes,
JimmyT Sends
Bravo Zulu

I think I prefer both "short" (we have to make room for the next generations!) and unpredictable. Predictable would be both scary and boring

Mar 14, 2024 16:44:04 #

Pam Hewstone

I am also unable to hand hold the bigger larger lens, so I use the Sony RX 10 IV, the IQ is very good up to 500mm, I also use a Sony A6400 with a Sony 70-350 zoom lens, IQ is also very good, the weight of either camera is manageable, I photograph mainly birds or wildlife. Enjoy your photography which ever way you go and never look back.

Mar 14, 2024 17:13:31 #

Dennis833 Loc: Australia

It's not a failure, it's very good decision making!

Mar 14, 2024 17:34:44 #

cbtsam Loc: Monkton, MD

lyndacast wrote:

I am a Nikon shooter and was excited to put the Ta... (show quote)

You might try a lightweight monopod. It won't steady the camera except in the vertical direction, but that's the most challenging part with a heavy lens.

Mar 14, 2024 17:47:48 #

EJMcD

lyndacast wrote:

I am a Nikon shooter and was excited to put the Ta... (show quote)

I'm also an aging (77yrs.) Nikon shooter and often shoot handheld with the 200-500mm. While there's very few answers to the weight issue (other than hiring a Caddy), one can always raise the ISO and shutter speed to prevent any shake from spoiling the image. When shooting sports, I'm at a minimum of 1/1,000 sec. Of course I see that you have already made your decision.

By the way, getting old is not a failure. It's preferable to the alternative.

Mar 14, 2024 17:52:59 #

JimmyTB

I certainly can't give you any advice. But, would lugging around the heavy camera/lens and tripod take the fun out of your excursions? Maybe a lighter rig would be better for you, only you can answer that. But be grateful for the health and strength you have.

Mar 14, 2024 18:01:24 #

pdsdville Loc: Midlothian, Tx

I'm 77 and when I found out that the Tamron 200-500 was really hard to hold I decided to make a stock for it. I took a pattern from a crossbow, sandwiched two 3/4th inch pieces of plywood, and cut out the pattern. Made it look a lot like a gunstock. I mounted a tripod head from a cheapie to the top. I then drilled it for a trigger button so I could hold the stock with two hands. I then picked up a cheap gun strap, mounted that and had myself a new tool for steadying the lens. Don't give up on your desires before you explore all the remedies. Good luck.

Mar 14, 2024 18:02:38 #