For those who've been to Africa...
Aug 19, 2019 09:09:45 #
Vector wrote:
I had that problem when I first got my Tammy 18-400. It seemed unbalanced, , especially when zoomed out. My solution: instead of holding it the lens "standard" way, stretch out your hand so that your thumb points in a direction opposite your fingers and place it under the lens as if you are holding a plate of food. If that doesn't make sense, let me know and I'll post a picture.
Hope that helps!
Hope that helps!
Thanks. I'll give that a try when I go to the zoo to practice.
Aug 19, 2019 09:10:37 #
sschonfeld wrote:
Sorry but had to add these two
Enjoy your safari
Enjoy your safari
Thanks for posting. I'm getting really excited about visiting SA.
Aug 19, 2019 15:05:40 #
DebAnn wrote:
Hi Sylvia. Meant to ask you earlier. I haven't yet used the 18-400 very much. But I'm having trouble balancing it. Maybe because it's the first lens that extends so far. I have heavier lenses that I can hold steady. Did you find this was an issue when you first got yours? I'm thinking I'll have to take a monopod to Africa and hope the safari people have bean bags.
Aug 19, 2019 15:07:29 #
I have A150 to 600 tamron and found a pistol grip that fits where the Manopod would go it work very well, And eliminates the need for that long stick that others might find intrudive and you might find cumbersome,
Aug 19, 2019 15:27:46 #
dyximan wrote:
I have A150 to 600 tamron and found a pistol grip that fits where the Manopod would go it work very well, And eliminates the need for that long stick that others might find intrudive and you might find cumbersome,
Could you explain how holding the grip creates less movement that just holding the camera?
Aug 19, 2019 15:56:44 #
I took my Tamron 18-400 with me to Africa. Great lens and didn't need a flash for anything. I also take my iPhone if you want to take pictures at dinner in the camps. Have a great time.
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