Posts by SadElder

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For photographers - Canon shooters

by SadElder in

i'm a nature photographer and like most always seeking better, longer glass.. i'm most attracted to the 600mm f4 is canon lens though some have suggested dropping down to a 500mm due to the weight issue.

both these lenses are heavy and i can't see myself lugging either one long distances without my modified baby stroller.. any experiences with either lens?

what tripod head are you using?.

SadElder

Shamus: haven't heard much other than the ads I've read about the Kirk. Yeah it's pricey too! Aren't we a crazy lot?

Do a follow-up on its' performance if you will.

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For photographers - Canon shooters

by SadElder in

i'm a nature photographer and like most always seeking better, longer glass.. i'm most attracted to the 600mm f4 is canon lens though some have suggested dropping down to a 500mm due to the weight issue.

both these lenses are heavy and i can't see myself lugging either one long distances without my modified baby stroller.. any experiences with either lens?

what tripod head are you using?.

SadElder

Shamus: I bought a 50mm about a month ago but haven't had the time to "play" yet. Soon. BTW did you see how much a 1.2 costs vs the 1.4?...WOW Too much!

Hint: I have a 100-400 IS which has been my mainstay since I started shooting. It's great for birds in flight too, heavy but not terribly so. I'd like to move to the next level with something that gives me a little more reach. Hence the 500 vs 600 question. I can buy a 500 for about $1000 less than a 600. Some folks seem to lean in that direction because of the weight of the 600, about 3 lbs more than the 500. I don't really see that as an issue because I likely will never lug either beast without my "carriage". Though the savings might launch me into that full frame dslr I want.

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For photographers - Canon shooters

by SadElder in

i'm a nature photographer and like most always seeking better, longer glass.. i'm most attracted to the 600mm f4 is canon lens though some have suggested dropping down to a 500mm due to the weight issue.

both these lenses are heavy and i can't see myself lugging either one long distances without my modified baby stroller.. any experiences with either lens?

what tripod head are you using?.

SadElder

Isn't it amazing how much all this stuff costs? Always in search of the next best shot.

Shamus: likewise.

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Can a JWs Elder be "removed" if his wife is known as the congregation "gossip"?

by booker-t in

jw
friends

i remember in my kingdom hall one of our 5 elders bro.

"smith" had a gossipy wife sis "smith" who would be known to gossip from the time she enter the hall until she left.

i don't know how she never was reproved or counseled for her gossiping.

SadElder

tiki - you beat me to the draw.

Too many elders run their mouths to the wifie who then has to elevate her position by being in "the know". When I tried to stem some of this in one cong. it fell on deaf ears among the body who denied it was a problem.

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If Circuit Overseers drive Buick LaCrosses, what do Governing Body members drive?

by Calebs Airplane in

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i dont think anyone really knows the answer to this one... but im thinking theyre probably driven around by cos in their buick lacrosses and don't actually have cars of their own... but i could be wrong..... by the way, the cos in my area drive used toyota corollas... so it would appear that the american cos get the plush cars while non-american cos get second-rate vehicles.. .

purchase used circuit overseer cars here.... .

SadElder

Grant Suiter used to drive a black Electra 225.

I think most of the other older guys we knew did not drive.

Don't have a clue as to the newbies.

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For photographers - Canon shooters

by SadElder in

i'm a nature photographer and like most always seeking better, longer glass.. i'm most attracted to the 600mm f4 is canon lens though some have suggested dropping down to a 500mm due to the weight issue.

both these lenses are heavy and i can't see myself lugging either one long distances without my modified baby stroller.. any experiences with either lens?

what tripod head are you using?.

SadElder

Yep it is pretty big for packing.

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For photographers - Canon shooters

by SadElder in

i'm a nature photographer and like most always seeking better, longer glass.. i'm most attracted to the 600mm f4 is canon lens though some have suggested dropping down to a 500mm due to the weight issue.

both these lenses are heavy and i can't see myself lugging either one long distances without my modified baby stroller.. any experiences with either lens?

what tripod head are you using?.

SadElder

Shamus

I don't know what your gear is but just to give an example for the Acratech ($350 B&H Photo)above.

I have loaded on this head my Canon 7D with battery grip, 100-400MM lens, 560 Flash with better beamer.

I have heard some great things about the really right stuff line but can't speak from experience. I also have the head below a Flashpoint gimbal head, not as good as the Wimberley but a good substitute on a budget ($239 Adorama) I think I like it better than the Acratech.

head

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For photographers - Canon shooters

by SadElder in

i'm a nature photographer and like most always seeking better, longer glass.. i'm most attracted to the 600mm f4 is canon lens though some have suggested dropping down to a 500mm due to the weight issue.

both these lenses are heavy and i can't see myself lugging either one long distances without my modified baby stroller.. any experiences with either lens?

what tripod head are you using?.

SadElder

Shamus: I have this head which works nicely for moderate weights, Acratech GV2. Not a lot of weight.

Ball Head

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For photographers - Canon shooters

by SadElder in

i'm a nature photographer and like most always seeking better, longer glass.. i'm most attracted to the 600mm f4 is canon lens though some have suggested dropping down to a 500mm due to the weight issue.

both these lenses are heavy and i can't see myself lugging either one long distances without my modified baby stroller.. any experiences with either lens?

what tripod head are you using?.

SadElder

shamus: let us know when your site is up.

chariklo: I enjoy shooting wildlife with my Canon. There is a wealth of information available to you on the net in the way of free training and reviews. Whatever camera you use... just get out there and shoot and learn from that. The only things I find myself short on is time and of ccourse $.

Six: right now APS-C - Canon 7D and other older versions. There is a full frame on the horizon, but I will need to recover from the next lens purchase first.

I've been using a gimbal head on my 100-400 and also a gimbal style ball head, but neither of these will handle the weight of the 600mm. So I'm leaning towards the Wimberley head - pricey that it is.

I found a nice solution to lugging my gear for most hikes that have smoother trails. I bought one of those portable jogging strollers with larger pneumatic tires (Target on sale for about $100). With a few additions of some straps and velcro I was able to make a pretty nice cart to push along my gear. Helps the bad back and neck.

Thanks to all

Happy shooting

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For photographers - Canon shooters

by SadElder in

i'm a nature photographer and like most always seeking better, longer glass.. i'm most attracted to the 600mm f4 is canon lens though some have suggested dropping down to a 500mm due to the weight issue.

both these lenses are heavy and i can't see myself lugging either one long distances without my modified baby stroller.. any experiences with either lens?

what tripod head are you using?.

SadElder

monkeyman: hope you enjoy your trip. It's always interesting to shoot folks in their everyday surroundings unaware of your camera. A nice macro lens is on the horizon for me after I recover from my big foot purchase.

Happy shooting