Heavy lens issue (Page 2): I like the look that big lenses can provide, but I am getting older, and considering moving down to MFT or smaller. I notice that the low-light noise from...

Low Budget Dave

gvarner wrote:

I like the heft of my D7200 when I hoist it up and anchor it to my face.

I like the look that big lenses can provide, but I am getting older, and considering moving down to MFT or smaller. I notice that the low-light noise from (for example) a GH5 is slightly higher than my A9, but in good light, the photos are almost identical

d2b2 Loc: Catonsville, Maryland, USA

xt2 wrote:

I suspect this is really an "each to their own" discussion point gvarner.

Cheers!

This is UHH. Don't get rational!

Davethehiker Loc: South West Pennsylvania

I reduce camera shake on my birding lens by pushing it over to the piano and attaching it with bungie cords.

Mine is bigger than your's. It's a guy thing.

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Canisdirus

The answer to almost every problem in life is .... do more pushups.

CatMarley Loc: North Carolina

gvarner wrote:

It seems that lots of folks like to quibble over t... (show quote)

I find the "best" camera is the one you end up grabbing the most often. It is a tool. And it doesn't matter how wonderful the tool is if it mostly stays at home while you are out using another. Your "best" camera and "greatest" lens don't take any pictures on the shelf.

aellman Loc: Boston MA

gvarner wrote:

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One reason the Nikon F was a favorite of professional photographers in the 1970s was it's weight. Many of them felt it's mass helped stabilize the camera in marginal shooting situations. >Alan

Bill_de Loc: US

CatMarley wrote:

I find the "best" camera is the one you end up grabbing the most often.

I like that better than saying 'the one in your hand'!

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davidrb Loc: Half way there on the 45th Parallel

gvarner wrote:

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Just spent a week chasing elk in Rocky Mt. Natl. Park. In that 7 day period I shot combinations of several "big whites." At NO time do I ever remember thinking anything about the rig I was carrying except my distance from the subject. The weight of what I carried was the last thing I had on my mind. Including the camera that weight varied from 7lbs. to 11lbs. I was far more concerned with the images of elk I was making, not how much weight was involved.

Davethehiker Loc: South West Pennsylvania

davidrb wrote:

Just spent a week chasing elk in Rocky Mt. Natl. Park. In that 7 day period I shot combinations of several "big whites." At NO time do I ever remember thinking anything about the rig I was carrying except my distance from the subject. The weight of what I carried was the last thing I had on my mind. Including the camera that weight varied from 7lbs. to 11lbs. I was far more concerned with the images of elk I was making, not how much weight was involved.

machia Loc: NJ

What weight ? Lol
Come on, unless you have medical issues it’s not a factor.
But then again if you have lots of stuff I understand that you would try to minimize weight.
Perhaps photographers should work out with weights three times a week ?
Just kidding.😃

Low Budget Dave

machia wrote:

What weight ? Lol
Come on, unless you have medical issues it’s not a factor.
But then again if you have lots of stuff I understand that you would try to minimize weight.
Perhaps photographers should work out with weights three times a week ?
Just kidding.😃

I am a little older than average. (To paraphrase Douglas Adams, If you were to pick a number at random, I would be a little older than that...) I also have a heart condition, and arthritis in my neck right where the camera strap goes.

I found that working out with weights not only helped me carry the camera for longer periods, but made my muscles more stable when I was shooting any focal length over 75mm. I also switched to decaf just so I could reduce the motion blur.

I am not saying that everyone should do this, but it is something to consider. People who are pros, and even people who are just dedicated hobbyists, go to a lot greater lengths than that to take good photos.

kufengler Loc: Meridian, Idaho 83646

rmalarz wrote:

Outside of those who have a physical issue that inhibits the use of some equipment, people need to realize that there are only three things that affect image quality. Those are accurate optics, shutter speed, and aperture.
--Bob

You may add "an eye for perspective or subject".
How to use your tools make for a quality outcome.

camerapapi Loc: Miami, Fl.

I am glad you brought this up. "It seems that lots of folks like to quibble over the difference in weight." Well age and physical conditions are good examples. When I carry an Olympus mirrorless body with a Zuiko 12-40 f2.8 Pro I have to admit that I feel more comfortable than carrying a D610 with a 24-70 f2.8 AF. Quality of images? I feel very confident with the Olympus and in case you ask, yes I have used the Nikon combination I have just mentioned.

A "few ounces" makes a big difference in the field but especially at the end of the day. The Nikon excellent 200-500 f5.6 VR is almost 5 lbs. Use it with your camera and there will be a substantial weight in that combination that will wear you off on an extended shooting. If weight is not important for you I see no issues in carrying that combo. I could use that lens for a few hours but I do not want to carry that weight for the rest of my shooting. A lighter alternative would be my choice.

Bob resumed it all with accurate optics, shutter speeds and aperture and I am going to add technique. We all know that a professional will make miracles with lesser gear.

rook2c4 Loc: Philadelphia, PA USA

Some people want a lens that does it all, but weighs next to nothing. A magical lens indeed.

nadelewitz Loc: Ithaca NY

CHG_CANON wrote:

Life as a photographer is either a daring adventure or just a cropped-sensor body.

You appear, in this and other posts, to have a serious hatred of crop-sensor cameras. Deal with it.