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  For photographers - Canon shooters

  by SadElder in

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  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?.

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  Yep it is pretty big for packing.
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  For photographers - Canon shooters

  by SadElder in

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  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?.

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  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.

  
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  For photographers - Canon shooters

  by SadElder in

  1. social
  2. entertainment

  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?.

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

  
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  For photographers - Canon shooters

  by SadElder in

  1. social
  2. entertainment

  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?.

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  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

  1. social
  2. entertainment

  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?.

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  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
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  For photographers - Canon shooters

  by SadElder in

  1. social
  2. entertainment

  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?.

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  revealer: I also have among my arsenal a nice Canon Elph. I carry it in my console for a quick shot now and then. I've always believed that it's the shot that counts, not the gear. If you're happy with what you have and enjoy using it, don't let anyone look down on your choices. I don't have much patience for gear elitists. There will always be a bigger, better, faster, fancier something that dates the thing you bought yesterday. There are folks out there all the time who outshine my limited abilities, but I've met some really great people who are always willing to share what they've learned.

  pride: Many folks get some great phoe shots, so don't discount it. I use my own phone now and then to get a shot of something. My Nikon film cameras found themselves at the bottom of a closet for many years. About 6 years ago I got bit by the bug again and really enjoy digital. Lots of practice shooting without the expense of processing and printing. Same comments as above... enjoy what you shoot... shoot for youself and be happy. PM if you want some pointers for whatever they may be worth.

  Go shoot something.....
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  For photographers - Canon shooters

  by SadElder in

  1. social
  2. entertainment

  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?.

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  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?

  Happy shooting.
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  Conti: WTS Motion re Appeal Bond - WTS Motion 10/26, Conti's Opposition 11/02, WTS Reply 11/06

  by DNCall in

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  Please try again
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  Matt 24:45-47 The faithful slave refers ONLY to Governing Body. Does this make sense?

  by MC RubberMallet in

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  according to 2 reports thus far from 2012 annual meeting, this is new light.

  some may need more time and verification to post an opinion on this, but i plan on showing the scriptural fallacies of this "new light".

  comments?.

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  MC RubberMallet

  Question - Did the death of Jaracz and/or Barr get start this thinking? Or have they been thinking this and Barr and/or Jaracz quieted such thoughts, and since he died, they went along with it?

  This has been fomenting for some time. Dan Sydlik was one opposer that I know of. He was told he was standing in the way of a benevolent dictatorship. At the time we were unaware of the tumult that was bulding around all this, only that Dan was told he was in the way. Of what we didn't know then. So here we are some years later and it has happend. Watch out for the tightening of the screws and don't drink any kool-aid.
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  Talent shows at the KH?

  by skeeter1 in

  1. jw
  2. friends

  so, i know of a real talent show that took place at a kingdumb hall about 10 years ago.

  there was never another talent show.

  but, the jws all loved it and still talk about it.. is there a "rule" or something in the elder's manual about this?

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  I can't ever remeber anything other than JW business occurring in a KH. It would have been strictly forbidden anywhere I was associated. Not even a picnic table was allowed on the site. Dubland is terrified of lawsuits, so they would never "expose" themselves to the possibility of some thing happening during some pleasurable event.

  Got to attend a few family nights over the years, they gradually became boasting sessions with little to enjoy from our perspective.

  At one time branch dedications included performances of local music, etc. Heard that Ted "the boss" Jaracz was absolutely livid after a visit somewhere, and they put a stop of such "worldy" displays.