Hand-holding Long Lenses (1 Viewer)

Nigel G · Jan 11, 2006

I have been following various threads on Image Stablisation (or OS/VR etc) versus non IS lenses and the oft repeated advice is that good long lens technique is still the basis for good pics. So what is good technique ?

Clearly one is almost always going to do better with a tripod but if, for whatever reason, you haven't got one available or can't use it, what makes a good hand holding lens, what are the golden rules, what are the general guidelines.

Keith Reeder · Jan 11, 2006

Here you go, Nigel:

http://www.nikonians.org/html/resources/guides/technique/handholding1.html

Nigel G · Jan 11, 2006

Thanks Keith - just the info I was looking for.

rogerscoth · Jan 11, 2006

Nigel G said:
I have been following various threads on Image Stablisation (or OS/VR etc) versus non IS lenses and the oft repeated advice is that good long lens technique is still the basis for good pics. So what is good technique ?

Clearly one is almost always going to do better with a tripod but if, for whatever reason, you haven't got one available or can't use it, what makes a good hand holding lens, what are the golden rules, what are the general guidelines.

One alternative method, as used by a resident birder/photographer on The Isles of Scilly, is as shown below :-

Roger

Adey Baker · Jan 12, 2006

Stay off the B

the night before

Being left-handed can be a benefit as well...

mjmw · Jan 12, 2006

Keith Reeder said:
Here you go, Nigel:

http://www.nikonians.org/html/resources/guides/technique/handholding1.html

Being pretty poor at hand holding, I am loathed to pass comment...but one point I would question on this link...

The technique I was shown for portrait was hand OVER the camera, not under - very similar to the arm position when you have a grip attached. This tightens/pulls less muscles in your arm and places less stress on your wrist.

Maybe it doesn't matter?

Cheers Mark.

QuantumTiger · Jan 12, 2006

One thing I didn't see mentioned in the linked article. Holding the lens at the end from furthest the camera helps a lot, because it reduces the angle the lens moves through when your hand wobbles slightly.

Ryder · Jan 16, 2006

Nigel G said:
I have been following various threads on Image Stablisation (or OS/VR etc) versus non IS lenses and the oft repeated advice is that good long lens technique is still the basis for good pics. So what is good technique ?

Clearly one is almost always going to do better with a tripod but if, for whatever reason, you haven't got one available or can't use it, what makes a good hand holding lens, what are the golden rules, what are the general guidelines.

Another thing to take along but they do work.
http://bushhawk.shopol.com/Group/5YDIQ7IWWOKX6ZMJ.htm

Cheers
Craig Ryder

psilo · Jan 23, 2006

LOL Roger love the photo technique. I used to do that on my eldest sons shoulder but he is taller than me now

DigitalCC · Feb 4, 2006

long lens

rogerscoth said:
One alternative method, as used by a resident birder/photographer on The Isles of Scilly, is as shown below :-

Roger

http://www.keiko-ni.com/keiko/Equipment/everything/longlenstech.html

http://www.moosepeterson.com/techtips/longlens.html

http://www.nikoncafe.com/vforums/showthread.php?t=52767&highlight=long+lens+technique

These are some links that helped me - practice, practise, practise!!
take care Mike

Pluvius · Feb 5, 2006

TRy this one www.fredmiranda.com/forum/topic/336167

Nigel G · Feb 5, 2006

Thanks everyone. Keep em coming.

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