Need help for my fumbling fingers
Nov 19, 2018 13:30:02 #
tomcat wrote:
I pretty much all the time hand hold 6 lbs or more when shooting, lot of times over 10lbs, but that to me does not make a difference!You should try hand holding 6.3 lb of camera and lens for 3 hours of gymnastic exercise routines and you might find that you have to occasionally set the thing down to rest. When I pick it back up, I must be hitting those switches with my fingers because I have great technique while holding the beast during shooting. The lens barrel rests in the palm of my hand so I'm not moving them while shooting. It's the incidental contact while resting. Thanks for your suggestions though
Nov 19, 2018 14:48:30 #
tomcat wrote:
It is indeed absolutely true. It happens more frequently now as I get older. Yesterday, I lost about 50 shots because the switch on the lens had been moved to manual---from A/M to M/A and thence to M. Only my Sigma lens has a very hard positive click.
What kind of view finder does your camera have? Whether optical or electronic, shouldn't you be able to tell the image is not in focus?
I guess these newer view finders just don't delineate focus as will as the split screen did.
Nov 19, 2018 15:05:46 #
tomcat wrote:
Folks, I am getting more and more aggravated by th... (show quote)
Lens Coats or Skins. They come in different colors and camo. They protect your lens and they virtually eliminate accidentally changed switches. Check them out; all my larger lenses have coats.
Nov 19, 2018 16:19:44 #
rmorrison1116 wrote:
What kind of view finder does your camera have? Whether optical or electronic, shouldn't you be able to tell the image is not in focus?
I guess these newer view finders just don't delineate focus as will as the split screen did.
I guess these newer view finders just don't delineate focus as will as the split screen did.
Nikon D3s. I wear glasses with the varifocal lenses, so I would have to tilt my head to get an accurate view through the viewfinder, so I just listen for the beep (when in AF-S) and green light in AF-C. But as I said when my granddaughter starts her gymnastic routines, I start firing. What I need to do is to take a test shot a few moments before she goes, so I can check. However, with the tape and rubber band, this should not be a problem again.
Nov 19, 2018 16:21:30 #
rmorrison1116 wrote:
Lens Coats or Skins. They come in different colors and camo. They protect your lens and they virtually eliminate accidentally changed switches. Check them out; all my larger lenses have coats.
After looking at them closer, the ones I saw from BH have a slit where those switches are---so you can change them without having to take the cover off. lots of help that would be for me....
Nov 19, 2018 20:44:12 #
Dave327 wrote:
How about a piece of black electrical tape over the switches? Easily removed.
Black electrical tape will leave a horrible residue and does not age well. Same with duct tape. Use gaffers tape; you can get small rolls these days.
Or the OP can get a velcro strap and wrap it around the lens. There are some that have a rubber non-slip backing that will keep it from sliding around. No residue with that solution.
Nov 19, 2018 23:13:51 #
jcboy3 wrote:
Black electrical tape will leave a horrible residue and does not age well. Same with duct tape. Use gaffers tape; you can get small rolls these days.
Or the OP can get a velcro strap and wrap it around the lens. There are some that have a rubber non-slip backing that will keep it from sliding around. No residue with that solution.
Or the OP can get a velcro strap and wrap it around the lens. There are some that have a rubber non-slip backing that will keep it from sliding around. No residue with that solution.
That's a great idea for the velcro strap. I have one of those right now I'll try. Thanks!!
Nov 19, 2018 23:22:09 #
tomcat wrote:
After looking at them closer, the ones I saw from BH have a slit where those switches are---so you can change them without having to take the cover off. lots of help that would be for me....
Every one I have has a clear plastic cover over the switches. You obviously looked at the wrong ones. And contrary to what many UHH members may or may not believe, B&H is not the game in town. Also, ironically, I went on line and the very first one I found, had the plastic covers. I even went to B&H Photo website and spot checked some of their offerings and what do you think I found???
Little plastic windows!!!
Nov 19, 2018 23:41:41 #
rmorrison1116 wrote:
Every one I have has a clear plastic cover over the switches. You obviously looked at the wrong ones. And contrary to what many UHH members may or may not believe, B&H is not the game in town. Also, ironically, I went on line and the very first one I found, had the plastic covers. I even went to B&H Photo website and spot checked some of their offerings and what do you think I found???
Little plastic windows!!!
Little plastic windows!!!
OK. I believe you. I guess that I just didn't look close enough. What is the source for the covers that you have?
Nov 20, 2018 09:59:35 #
tomcat wrote:
OK. I believe you. I guess that I just didn't look close enough. What is the source for the covers that you have?
They are all LensCoat. My big Canon, Nikkor, Sigma and Tamron telezooms and even my Canon and Nikon teleconverters wear LensCoats. I tried a less expensive brand once but the fit and finish wasn't as good. I believe the neoprene material they use is the same or similar to that used to make dry suits for divers, plus, they're made in the USA.
You didn't mention which Nikkor 70-200 but they have all of them listed. Unfortunately, I do not own a Nikkor 70-200, just a Canon and Tamron SP so I don't have a reference lens to look at. I have an account with LensCoat and by directly from them.
Nov 20, 2018 10:21:30 #
rmorrison1116 wrote:
They are all LensCoat. My big Canon, Nikkor, Sigma... (show quote)
ok. thanks. I'll check their website today.
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