Rumors > Lenses
300/2.8 L (IS MK1) or 400/2.8 L (non-IS)
D.Sim:
--- Quote from: xROELOFx on April 20, 2012, 08:17:41 AM ---
--- Quote from: D.Sim on April 20, 2012, 04:09:26 AM ---
--- Quote from: DanoPhoto on April 18, 2012, 11:35:16 AM ---Thanks for the beanbag/ricebag advice...did not think about, but similar concept to upward shooting ::) .
I could use tripod when sitting, but not laying down.
I have a buddy that will lend me a gimbal head to test drive once I make a decision. Is a gimbal head overkill, good idea or a necessity?
--- End quote ---
Have to be careful about that ricebag... Don't use real rice if you're in tropical areas. I tried a DIY one, was fine till one day I found beetles all over my bag... was wondering where they came from, especially when they kept reappearing despite multiple "vaccuum treatments"... Finally realised it was from the bag =(
That said, I made a new one with a handful or two of uh... "borrowed" styrofoam beans from my sister's beanbag... Works a charm. Might want to get be wary of getting it damp though - I carry a waterproof foam mat around for that as well, just in case.
--- End quote ---
i got a bean/rice bag filled with these kind of things: https://www.lowlandphotoservice.nl/granulaatkorrels/440-rjs-granulaat-korrels-lichtbruin.html. the website is in dutch, but i guess there's similar products to be found in your country. they are lighter than rice (about 1 third lighter) and don't attract beetles :P
--- End quote ---
If its organic, it'll attract beetles. Or mold. Probably get moldy if you don't take care of it either way, but foodstuff does move ever so faster... which is an unfortunate site effect of living in the tropics
Those things look rather... hard though =/
DanoPhoto:
They look like some type of recycled plastic material. looking for my (Dutch to English) translator button to read the description. Fortunately, I do not do much tropical travel, but moisture is everywhere.
@D.Sim - did your sister ever figure out you were the "borrower"? I have two sisters and that would have been an interesting "discussion".
D.Sim:
--- Quote from: DanoPhoto on April 20, 2012, 09:44:44 AM ---They look like some type of recycled plastic material. looking for my (Dutch to English) translator button to read the description. Fortunately, I do not do much tropical travel, but moisture is everywhere.
@D.Sim - did your sister ever figure out you were the "borrower"? I have two sisters and that would have been an interesting "discussion".
--- End quote ---
Well, as beanbags go, they tend to... deflate over time, if you will. Especially when theres a small hole in the corner that allows beans to fall out.... ;)
DanoPhoto:
Hey gang, as part of the "oh, by the way" discovery process, now I need to consider a bag or pack to tote one of these monsters to/from the ball fields.
Think Tank Galss Taxi looks good, but sure there are many more option out there
What do you use? Do you keep strap attached?
Thanks, Dan.
TexPhoto:
For my 400mm 2.8, I originally I used the hard case that it came in. I want all the protection I can get. Then I added an acrca-swiss plate and it would not fit. Now I use a wheeled pelican case. Also heavy but hey, it protects my investment, and I can sit stand on it. My monopod is long enough that I can stand on the pelican, getting me over the heads of others.
I keep a small bike lock in the pelican so if I'm going to leave the empty case someplace while I move on the sidelines of a game, it's not going to walk away.
Navigation
[0] Message Index
[#] Next page
[*] Previous page
Go to full version