Veebee Posted June 21, 2016 Posted June 21, 2016 Brilliant shot, Vivek. I also like the handheld route. Tried the tripod once when I was trying to get a shot of the moon, I just find it a bit of a mission to keep setting up. Might need to start using it with some shots with my 55-200mm though. The 18-55mm is light enough to use handheld. Thanks Its almost impossible to set up a tripod on a game drive vehicle that's the only reason I shot handheld. What Tripod are you using ? I found that when using a 3 way head its really a pain to set it up when shooting subjects like the moon. A ball head works much better for something like this. The 55-250 is still light enough for the hand, but if you don't achieve a fast shutter speed then you have to stick it onto the tripod.
Fruity Posted June 21, 2016 Posted June 21, 2016 Thanks Its almost impossible to set up a tripod on a game drive vehicle that's the only reason I shot handheld. What Tripod are you using ? I found that when using a 3 way head its really a pain to set it up when shooting subjects like the moon. A ball head works much better for something like this. The 55-250 is still light enough for the hand, but if you don't achieve a fast shutter speed then you have to stick it onto the tripod. Got this one. It says Professional, but of course it's far from being Professional. Think I payed just over R900 for it. Veebee 1
Veebee Posted June 21, 2016 Posted June 21, 2016 Got this one. It says Professional, but of course it's far from being Professional. Think I payed just over R900 for it. Hahnel make good accessories so nothing wrong with quality there. it is a ball head, so you just have some good control from it. Just spend a few minutes to get use to the tension control on the head.
Tumbleweed Posted June 22, 2016 Posted June 22, 2016 http://www.timeslive.co.za/thetimes/2016/06/22/Strawberry-moon-solstice FULL CIRCLE: The strawberry Moon over Johannesburg.Image by: ANDREW CLELAND DJR and Slowbee 2
Taps Posted June 22, 2016 Posted June 22, 2016 Golden Gate this past weekend (5D3, 70-200 2.8 ii. F8 1/180 sec ISO 100. On a tripod!) Tumbleweed and gummibear 2
gummibear Posted June 23, 2016 Posted June 23, 2016 Some fireworks pics from National Day celebrations. Tumbleweed, Veebee and DJR 3
Slowbee Posted June 23, 2016 Posted June 23, 2016 sorry for the hijack - but this is a good deal for today only .. http://www.takealot.com/hahnel-triad-30-lite-tripod/PLID29753459
Flowta Posted June 23, 2016 Posted June 23, 2016 sorry for the hijack - but this is a good deal for today only .. http://www.takealot.com/hahnel-triad-30-lite-tripod/PLID29753459 I've actually been looking at that one Slowbee 1
Slowbee Posted June 23, 2016 Posted June 23, 2016 I've actually been looking at that onegreat price for what it does.
Veebee Posted June 23, 2016 Posted June 23, 2016 sorry for the hijack - but this is a good deal for today only .. http://www.takealot.com/hahnel-triad-30-lite-tripod/PLID29753459 definitely not a bad deal for what you get. will work fine with a small SLR and a medium sized lens like a 55-250 or 70-300. You can always weigh it down as shown in the pic with a bag or extra weights if you shooting on uneven surfaces or on a windy day. Slowbee 1
Flowta Posted June 23, 2016 Posted June 23, 2016 definitely not a bad deal for what you get. will work fine with a small SLR and a medium sized lens like a 55-250 or 70-300. You can always weigh it down as shown in the pic with a bag or extra weights if you shooting on uneven surfaces or on a windy day.https://budgetography.wordpress.com/2012/09/10/hahnel-triad-30-lite-tripod-review/
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