Birding
Jan 14, 2019 08:52:06 #
Your photo of a Snowy Egret catching a minnow is beautiful and unique. Thank you for describing your preferred method.
Jan 14, 2019 08:58:51 #
Jan 14, 2019 09:15:02 #
Woodworm65 wrote:
Those of you that are bird photographers I need to ask a question, do you use a monopod when capturing bird photos your thoughts are greatly appreciated.
tripod with my 150 - 600, monopod with my 70 - 200. Sometimes I hand hold the 70 - 200, but not usually.
Jan 14, 2019 09:16:09 #
gvarner
Loc: Central Oregon Coast
If it’s not moving, use a tripod. If it’s flying, pan with or without a tripod. With a tripod might be better.
Jan 14, 2019 09:48:31 #
I use a monopod with fold down feet frequently, more for weight support than stability, due to arthritis. Will use a tripod when stationary such as in a blind. I'm not to good at hand holding long lenses for the above reason.
Jan 14, 2019 10:12:34 #
kdogg
Loc: Gallipolis Ferry WV
Monopod with a quick release ball head in case I need to go hand held. my longest lens as of now is a Canon 70-300mmII. I'm saving for a 150-600mm Tamron for which I will probably go with a tripod and the Manfrotto gimbal head I already have.
Jan 14, 2019 10:13:33 #
I use my Induro Monopod quite often photographing birds in my yard. I have found that I sit on my folding stool that it works great with the monopod.
I just got back from a trip photographing sandhill cranes, eagles, gulls, kingfishers, sea gulls and more on the Tennessee River. The guide had a monopod mounted by one of the seats. While the boat was moving it picked up vibration of the boats, but sitting still it worked great.
I just got back from a trip photographing sandhill cranes, eagles, gulls, kingfishers, sea gulls and more on the Tennessee River. The guide had a monopod mounted by one of the seats. While the boat was moving it picked up vibration of the boats, but sitting still it worked great.
Jan 14, 2019 10:18:16 #
Jan 14, 2019 10:33:55 #
davyboy
Loc: Anoka Mn.
When I’m usually shooting from my blind which is a shed with a window I rest the camera on window ledge!
Jan 14, 2019 10:55:40 #
I know the wisdom is to use a tripod whenever possible, but I find them expensive and cumbersome. All my wildlife are taken handheld with a Canon zoom100 to 400mm EF lens. I only brace the camera when something is available and handy like a window frame or tree etc. Remember most wildlife and birds rarely stop moving. https://www.flickr.com/photos/136904201@N08/
Jan 14, 2019 10:59:53 #
twillsol wrote:
tripod with my 150 - 600, monopod with my 70 - 200. Sometimes I hand hold the 70 - 200, but not usually.
What type of head are you using on the monopod? I have a gimbal head on my monopod.
Jan 14, 2019 11:05:04 #
Woodworm65 wrote:
Those of you that are bird photographers I need to ask a question, do you use a monopod when capturing bird photos your thoughts are greatly appreciated.
These are some examples of birds shot hand held with a 150-600mm (or equivalent field of view). The 600mm shots are with either a D800 or D810. The equivalent field of view is with a Sony RX10M4.
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Jan 14, 2019 11:09:29 #
tomad
Loc: North Carolina
All hand held... I tried a monopod and it just kept me from getting a lot of the shots I wanted.
https://www.uglyhedgehog.com/t-572639-1.html
https://www.uglyhedgehog.com/t-572639-1.html
Jan 14, 2019 11:13:37 #
Jan 14, 2019 11:29:18 #
Gene51 wrote:
These are some examples of birds shot hand held with a 150-600mm (or equivalent field of view). The 600mm shots are with either a D800 or D810. The equivalent field of view is with a Sony RX10M4.
That's impressive that you can get such great shots hand-held! Especially with that lens!
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