Superzoom range: For those contemplating getting a superzoom, this is how far out you can reach - and this was not good atmospheric conditions, but with a tripod and the 2-second timer...

Ugly Jake Loc: Sub-Rural Vermont

For those contemplating getting a superzoom, this is how far out you can reach - and this was not good atmospheric conditions, but with a tripod and the 2-second timer for a remote, you can make the man in the moon look pretty sharp !

http://s2.photobucket.com/albums/y7/CharleyWeir/Clouds_July_2012/

ggiaphotos Loc: Iowa

Which super zoom do you have? Very nice pix

Riverbud Loc: Fresno, Ca.

Nice pictures which camera did you use

Ugly Jake Loc: Sub-Rural Vermont

Riverbud wrote:

Nice pictures which camera did you use

It's a Canon SX30. I'm such a beginner that I haven't used all it's capabilities, yet. The next project is smoke pictures.

Riverbud Loc: Fresno, Ca.

Ugly Jake wrote:

Riverbud wrote:

Nice pictures which camera did you use

It's a Canon SX30. I'm such a beginner that I haven't used all it's capabilities, yet. The next project is smoke pictures.

I have the canon sx40 just got it last week learning also

Harvey Loc: Pioneer, CA

When I first started with a SLR and was taught the proper way to take important shots properly with use of a tripod it was instilled into my mind the necessity of NOT touching the camera at shutter click time - use of the in camera and self time as well as cable release sure is non replaceable.

Ugly Jake wrote:

For those contemplating getting a superzoom, this is how far out you can reach - and this was not good atmospheric conditions, but with a tripod and the 2-second timer for a remote, you can make the man in the moon look pretty sharp !

http://s2.photobucket.com/albums/y7/CharleyWeir/Clouds_July_2012/

Harvey Loc: Pioneer, CA

For these very light Digital Bridge cameras - Walmart has a great tripod - quick release head - 2 level bubbles - landscape/portrate head and a hook on the bottom of the riser shaft to hang extra weight when needed all you could want on a light tripod

Riverbud wrote:

Ugly Jake wrote:

Riverbud wrote:

Nice pictures which camera did you use

It's a Canon SX30. I'm such a beginner that I haven't used all it's capabilities, yet. The next project is smoke pictures.

I have the canon sx40 just got it last week learning also

Ugly Jake Loc: Sub-Rural Vermont

[quote=Harvey]For these very light Digital Bridge cameras - Walmart has a great tripod - quick release head - 2 level bubbles - landscape/portrate head and a hook on the bottom of the riser shaft to hang extra weight when needed all you could want on a light tripod

Riverbud wrote:

They also have a monopod - excellent for sports or movies !

Harvey Loc: Pioneer, CA

I just close the legs for mono pod use - still gives me the full advantage of the multiple positioning head - the carry handle is a good feature also.[quote=Ugly Jake]

Harvey wrote:

For these very light Digital Bridge cameras - Walmart has a great tripod - quick release head - 2 level bubbles - landscape/portrate head and a hook on the bottom of the riser shaft to hang extra weight when needed all you could want on a light tripod

Riverbud wrote:

They also have a monopod - excellent for sports or movies !

Ugly Jake Loc: Sub-Rural Vermont

Harvey wrote:

I just close the legs for mono pod use - still gives me the full advantage of the multiple positioning head - the carry handle is a good feature also.

Exactly so - but there are a lot of places (Museums / Aquariums) that don't allow tripods, but will allow a mono, if you ask.

Harvey Loc: Pioneer, CA

I was wondering if one ask if they 'Zip Tied" the legs onto a mono pod position if that wold be OK.

Ugly Jake wrote:

Harvey wrote:

I just close the legs for mono pod use - still gives me the full advantage of the multiple positioning head - the carry handle is a good feature also.

Exactly so - but there are a lot of places (Museums / Aquariums) that don't allow tripods, but will allow a mono, if you ask.

Ugly Jake Loc: Sub-Rural Vermont

Harvey wrote:

I was wondering if one ask if they 'Zip Tied" the legs onto a mono pod position if that wold be OK.

Maybe, but most docents are young kids working cheap, and they have no authority - if you can catch a manager you might, but if it's a liability issue, rather than space, they probably won't. I'm pleasantly surprised at how many places (In Boston, MA) will allow pics at all.

Wahawk Loc: NE IA

Walmart has a tripod that allows the center riser to be removed to make a monopod. One unit, and when going where tripod is not allowed or too bulky, just slip the mono part out!

Harvey Loc: Pioneer, CA

Wahawk wrote:

Walmart has a tripod that allows the center riser to be removed to make a monopod. One unit, and when going where tripod is not allowed or too bulky, just slip the mono part out!

Gotta look at that one.