DaveO wrote:
Thank you for your response,Dook. I always shut "OS" off on my lenses,but I just picked up a Manfrotto 393 and was thinking that if I'm moving due to following an object,maybe there could be an advantage to using it. I'm a novice and was looking for some experienced feedback to "cut back" on experimenting. Just being lazy!
I also have the 393 on a monopod. The 1/500 or faster recommendation works for me. The gimbal is heavy so watch the mounting screw. I had one break on a less expensive monopod, and keeping the camera strap around my neck saved me. I have added the quick release slide to both my 150-500 and the 120-300 and mounted a 357 on the tripod for quick setup and balance.
One more note, the rubber cap on the swivel fell off mine in the field but I do not miss it.