Question to Nikkor 200-500 /5.6 users:
Feb 3, 2019 21:38:48 #
Hi There,
I am 65 and a small woman. I've had two right shoulder surgeries and Im right handed and shoot with my right hand. I only shoot hand held.
This is a great lens but is heavy however, you definitely get used to the weight. I also purchased a Blackrapid shoulder harness that is amazing! Its totally interchangeable and can hold two cameras at one time.
I would check it out. Its a great help to me as I can let the camera with lens attached hang down securely at my side to give my arm a rest.
Good Luck!
I am 65 and a small woman. I've had two right shoulder surgeries and Im right handed and shoot with my right hand. I only shoot hand held.
This is a great lens but is heavy however, you definitely get used to the weight. I also purchased a Blackrapid shoulder harness that is amazing! Its totally interchangeable and can hold two cameras at one time.
I would check it out. Its a great help to me as I can let the camera with lens attached hang down securely at my side to give my arm a rest.
Good Luck!
Feb 4, 2019 06:06:02 #
billnikon
Loc: Pennsylvania/Ohio/Florida/Maui/Oregon/Vermont
imagemeister wrote:
and, for how long if you are waiting for action ?? - more congrats !
In Florida wetlands, NOT LONG.
Feb 7, 2019 14:20:43 #
I'm 83 and I hand-hold mine with the D800e attached with good results.
Feb 7, 2019 14:36:11 #
DaveyDitzer
Loc: Western PA
To all who handhold the Nikon 200-500 lens: do you use the tripod foot and remove it?
Feb 7, 2019 16:25:03 #
DaveyDitzer wrote:
To all who handhold the Nikon 200-500 lens: do you use the tripod foot and remove it?
Turn it so the foot is on top. Too much movement if held by the foot. Hold the lens underneath with your left hand toward the front of the lens, keep your elbows against your body, take a breath and breath out slowly while 'rolling' your index finger onto the shutter release. By rolling your finger you'll help with any vertical camera movement.
Feb 7, 2019 16:33:48 #
next time you watch football, check the cameras on the sideline for unipods... quitw a few..
Feb 7, 2019 16:35:51 #
Feb 7, 2019 17:37:53 #
billnikon
Loc: Pennsylvania/Ohio/Florida/Maui/Oregon/Vermont
DaveyDitzer wrote:
To all who handhold the Nikon 200-500 lens: do you use the tripod foot and remove it?
I use it to carry around the lens, in fact, I added a holding handle made by film city. Cost about $20.00. Works great.
Feb 7, 2019 21:03:21 #
Feb 9, 2019 17:44:27 #
Feb 9, 2019 17:45:18 #
Feb 9, 2019 19:12:12 #
DaveyDitzer
Loc: Western PA
billnikon wrote:
I use it to carry around the lens, in fact, I added a holding handle made by film city. Cost about $20.00. Works great.
I ordered one. Interesting site. Their price was $19. Shipping was $12. The link to amazon took me to the same item for $100 plus shipping!
Feb 9, 2019 22:27:38 #
DaveyDitzer wrote:
I ordered one. Interesting site. Their price was $19. Shipping was $12. The link to amazon took me to the same item for $100 plus shipping!
What site did you order this from?
Feb 9, 2019 22:55:53 #
DaveyDitzer
Loc: Western PA
I took the link which took me to ProAim. There was a link on that page to Amazon where I found the $100 price. Back at Proaim it was still 19.95 plus about $12 for SHI, so it's on the way. Anxious to try it.
Feb 10, 2019 00:49:12 #
tiphareth51
Loc: Somewhere near North Pole, Alaska
I'm confused. Is the camera lens support carry handle orderable from Cine City or Pro Aim at the $19.xx price? The Amazon link is $100. I am unwilling to put my credit card information out on an international site. So my question: is this order able through a Canadian or USA site at the $19.xx price? Thank you for helping.
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