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Nov 29, 2012 16:14:24   #
bubbaDon Loc: southern tier, New York
 
not yet, I am having a blast just reading the CD.

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Nov 29, 2012 17:10:25   #
gizzy.whicker Loc: Cumberland Co., Illinois
 
Wahawk wrote:
Ol' Frank wrote:
iCharles Brown, please let us know what you have decided to do as we old guys are really all in the same situation whether we admit it or not. We might benefit from your experience.


BubbaDon and others (myself included) have been very impressed and satisfied with the SX40 and the SX50 promised to take that a step further.... I am just waiting to scrape the $$ together to get the SX50!! But LOVE the results with the SX40. This pic was hand-held with elbows resting on a picnic table. Couldn't see the subject with the naked eye up in the trees.
quote=Ol' Frank iCharles Brown, please let us kno... (show quote)


I think we're hijacking this thread and turning it into a Canon SX testimonial. I was out this afternoon at a local pond, walking the dogs, and parked my truck at one end of the dam. With the naked eye I could see something black moving along the far end of the field, across the creek bottom. The first shot is in the area of the black something with the lens at its widest setting, 24mm. For the second shot I turned on the digital 2x dubbler and zoomed all the way out to 840mm optical, making the effective zoom of 1,680mm. The black something turned out to be a cat, view at about 1/4 mile distance. This is the reason I simply HAVE to have the SX40 with me at all times. For Christmas I'm giving my wife the money to get me an SX50, which has several new features I'm anxious to use. Gizzy

24mm optical
24mm optical...

840/1,680 zoom using the 2x digital doubler
840/1,680 zoom using the 2x digital doubler...

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Nov 29, 2012 22:31:25   #
rcirr Loc: Gilbert, Arizona
 
treehugger wrote:
I find that a bit of Scotch levels the shakes quite a bit. Of course, with a bit more Scotch, I don't seem to care that much.


Not only don't you care...but the pictures look better regardless! :)

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Nov 29, 2012 22:41:27   #
jerryc41 Loc: Catskill Mts of NY
 
charles brown wrote:
Over the years have had several Nikon film cameras and lens', some prime. When digital came along kept the film cameras (nice looking paper weights) and used the lens' for the digital body. Of course, none had VR. Well, time passed and found it much harder to take good pictures because of camera shake. I always use ISO200 which often meant low shutter speed. I finally bit the bullit and traded my FF lens' for DX that had VR. Yep, took a beating. Anyway, because old age is starting to settle in and have early stage of Parkinsons I now find it even more difficult to use my DSLR, even with a VR lens. So, am thinking about getting rid of all my Nikon equipment including 2 600 flashes and buying the Canon SX50. Will keep the film camers for nostalgia sake. I know that I could buy a new body that would take good pictures at higher ISO settings but they are about twice the cost of the SX50. Would like to hear what others, if any, have done to deal with such a problem. Also would like any suggestions others might have.
Over the years have had several Nikon film cameras... (show quote)

How about a homemade string stabilizer? Attach an eye hook to the tripod socket. Run a heavy cord from there to the ground, and step on it. The tension will help to keep the camera steady. Alternative: monopod. You see, I'm thinking about my future.

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Nov 30, 2012 06:55:38   #
Tarzan Loc: Brazil
 
About string/chain stabilizers: A thin - real thin - strip of rubber between a cord loop and an eye hook can be an upgrade of the basic idea. Not only will fit situations where the lenght of the string will ask for compensations in camera height by backbone/knee(*) work, but the even tension exerted by the rubber on the camera makes the stabilization a bit more effective.

(*) My backbone is going fast to useless grade. Don't know if next year I will be able to ride old Tantor anymore...
The rubber thing (no pun intended)is useful for me.

Best regards.

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Nov 30, 2012 08:08:43   #
jerryc41 Loc: Catskill Mts of NY
 
gizzy.whicker wrote:
Wahawk wrote:
Ol' Frank wrote:
iCharles Brown, please let us know what you have decided to do as we old guys are really all in the same situation whether we admit it or not. We might benefit from your experience.


BubbaDon and others (myself included) have been very impressed and satisfied with the SX40 and the SX50 promised to take that a step further.... I am just waiting to scrape the $$ together to get the SX50!! But LOVE the results with the SX40. This pic was hand-held with elbows resting on a picnic table. Couldn't see the subject with the naked eye up in the trees.
quote=Ol' Frank iCharles Brown, please let us kno... (show quote)


I think we're hijacking this thread and turning it into a Canon SX testimonial. I was out this afternoon at a local pond, walking the dogs, and parked my truck at one end of the dam. With the naked eye I could see something black moving along the far end of the field, across the creek bottom. The first shot is in the area of the black something with the lens at its widest setting, 24mm. For the second shot I turned on the digital 2x dubbler and zoomed all the way out to 840mm optical, making the effective zoom of 1,680mm. The black something turned out to be a cat, view at about 1/4 mile distance. This is the reason I simply HAVE to have the SX40 with me at all times. For Christmas I'm giving my wife the money to get me an SX50, which has several new features I'm anxious to use. Gizzy
quote=Wahawk quote=Ol' Frank iCharles Brown, ple... (show quote)

A 1680 zoom! Now that's something you hear everyday. :thumbup:

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Nov 30, 2012 12:38:39   #
gizzy.whicker Loc: Cumberland Co., Illinois
 
jerryc41 wrote:
gizzy.whicker wrote:
Wahawk wrote:
Ol' Frank wrote:
iCharles Brown, please let us know what you have decided to do as we old guys are really all in the same situation whether we admit it or not. We might benefit from your experience.


BubbaDon and others (myself included) have been very impressed and satisfied with the SX40 and the SX50 promised to take that a step further.... I am just waiting to scrape the $$ together to get the SX50!! But LOVE the results with the SX40. This pic was hand-held with elbows resting on a picnic table. Couldn't see the subject with the naked eye up in the trees.
quote=Ol' Frank iCharles Brown, please let us kno... (show quote)


I think we're hijacking this thread and turning it into a Canon SX testimonial. I was out this afternoon at a local pond, walking the dogs, and parked my truck at one end of the dam. With the naked eye I could see something black moving along the far end of the field, across the creek bottom. The first shot is in the area of the black something with the lens at its widest setting, 24mm. For the second shot I turned on the digital 2x dubbler and zoomed all the way out to 840mm optical, making the effective zoom of 1,680mm. The black something turned out to be a cat, view at about 1/4 mile distance. This is the reason I simply HAVE to have the SX40 with me at all times. For Christmas I'm giving my wife the money to get me an SX50, which has several new features I'm anxious to use. Gizzy
quote=Wahawk quote=Ol' Frank iCharles Brown, ple... (show quote)

A 1680 zoom! Now that's something you hear everyday. :thumbup:
quote=gizzy.whicker quote=Wahawk quote=Ol' Fran... (show quote)


One disadvantage is low light conditions. It takes a lit of light to zoom that distance without the advantage of the larger diameter DSLR lens'. Gizzy

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Nov 30, 2012 22:00:29   #
Straight Shooter Loc: Newfoundland, Canada
 
You can get a remote control for a couple of dollars on Ebay. Combine that with a tripod and you should be all set. Good luck with this!

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Dec 19, 2012 23:37:02   #
cgchief Loc: Jarrettsville
 
charles brown wrote:
Over the years have had several Nikon film cameras and lens', some prime. When digital came along kept the film cameras (nice looking paper weights) and used the lens' for the digital body. Of course, none had VR. Well, time passed and found it much harder to take good pictures because of camera shake. I always use ISO200 which often meant low shutter speed. I finally bit the bullit and traded my FF lens' for DX that had VR. Yep, took a beating. Anyway, because old age is starting to settle in and have early stage of Parkinsons I now find it even more difficult to use my DSLR, even with a VR lens. So, am thinking about getting rid of all my Nikon equipment including 2 600 flashes and buying the Canon SX50. Will keep the film camers for nostalgia sake. I know that I could buy a new body that would take good pictures at higher ISO settings but they are about twice the cost of the SX50. Would like to hear what others, if any, have done to deal with such a problem. Also would like any suggestions others might have.
Over the years have had several Nikon film cameras... (show quote)

I am also starting to get old, in 9 days (12-28) I will be 91.
About 8 years ago I had a terrible hand tremor; a neurologist suggested I buy this book 'The Better Brain Book by Dr. David Perlmutter'. Bought the book, read it,and started taking the vitamin regimen suggested and I am about 60% improved. I believe Dr. Perlmutter is also on the web, Google him. Hope the vitamins will also help you. Merry Christmas & Happy New Year.

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Dec 19, 2012 23:44:07   #
BHC Loc: Strawberry Valley, JF, USA
 
kit_kit wrote:
I think the first thing to try is a monopod.
Check this one out.

http://www.bhphotovideo.com/c/product/5478-REG/Manfrotto_679B_679B_3216_3_Section.html


Consider using a shoulder brace (like a rifle stock) with the monopod:

http://www.bhphotovideo.com/c/product/554100-REG/Manfrotto_361_361_Shoulder_Brace_for.html

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Dec 20, 2012 02:36:04   #
icanimagine Loc: Sacramento, Ca
 
I agree with several other posters. My tri-pod always goes with me.

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Dec 20, 2012 10:18:10   #
Papa Joe Loc: Midwest U.S.
 
cgchief wrote:
charles brown wrote:
Over the years have had several Nikon film cameras and lens', some prime. When digital came along kept the film cameras (nice looking paper weights) and used the lens' for the digital body. Of course, none had VR. Well, time passed and found it much harder to take good pictures because of camera shake. I always use ISO200 which often meant low shutter speed. I finally bit the bullit and traded my FF lens' for DX that had VR. Yep, took a beating. Anyway, because old age is starting to settle in and have early stage of Parkinsons I now find it even more difficult to use my DSLR, even with a VR lens. So, am thinking about getting rid of all my Nikon equipment including 2 600 flashes and buying the Canon SX50. Will keep the film camers for nostalgia sake. I know that I could buy a new body that would take good pictures at higher ISO settings but they are about twice the cost of the SX50. Would like to hear what others, if any, have done to deal with such a problem. Also would like any suggestions others might have.
Over the years have had several Nikon film cameras... (show quote)

I am also starting to get old, in 9 days (12-28) I will be 91.
About 8 years ago I had a terrible hand tremor; a neurologist suggested I buy this book 'The Better Brain Book by Dr. David Perlmutter'. Bought the book, read it,and started taking the vitamin regimen suggested and I am about 60% improved. I believe Dr. Perlmutter is also on the web, Google him. Hope the vitamins will also help you. Merry Christmas & Happy New Year.
quote=charles brown Over the years have had sever... (show quote)


Happy Birthday, CDCHIEF! You and I have a birthday on the same day. When I was young, I would often get one present on Christmas from some people, and the tag would say, "Merry Christmas and Happy Birthday". That used to bum me out :)

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Dec 20, 2012 10:40:08   #
RobertW Loc: Breezy Point, New York
 
Age onset and back disability basically forced me to part with my beloved Nikon Kit and my Leica M (Still film) gear, and bought an Oly EP3 but substituted the 12mm/f2.0 lenns for the kit 14-42...Am extremely impressed...Aiming now for the Oly OMD EM5 with th water "resistant" zoom lens and have learned to never be without a monopod...Have to use a cane and searching for good monopod that will serve as both "me" support and camera support. Add Wireless remote control and piece of "long" glass now and I'll be up and running again-----RobertW

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Dec 20, 2012 13:08:10   #
Ol' Frank Loc: Orlando,
 
RobertW wrote:
Age onset and back disability basically forced me to part with my beloved Nikon Kit and my Leica M (Still film) gear, and bought an Oly EP3 but substituted the 12mm/f2.0 lenns for the kit 14-42...Am extremely impressed...Aiming now for the Oly OMD EM5 with th water "resistant" zoom lens and have learned to never be without a monopod...Have to use a cane and searching for good monopod that will serve as both "me" support and camera support. Add Wireless remote control and piece of "long" glass now and I'll be up and running again-----RobertW
Age onset and back disability basically forced me ... (show quote)

Robert W, I have the same age and back problems at 79, and use a walking stick most of the time. I found a very substantial Manfroto monopod and added the correct ball head to it for the camera. The camera is detachable with the push of a lever and the monopod becomes a very good walking stick. Works for me. I also us a wireless remote with my 70-300 lens with a 1.4 telextender as a walk around lens for birding. I don't walk far so I carry a nifty little camp stool. Good luck with your situation.

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Dec 20, 2012 13:13:16   #
RobertW Loc: Breezy Point, New York
 
Really interesting Frank..I'm at 78, and ALSO have a little stool that I got from Cabela's to sit on occasionally when out on an "excursion".......I'm going on-line right away to check out the Manfrotto monopod with a detachable ball head---sounds like exactly what I need...
Thx RobertW

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