Canon EF 500mm f/4L IS USM - Page 67

TooManyShots · 9th of November 2010 (Tue)

Quote:

Originally Posted by Flores

anyone have a suggestion on a monopod to use with this monster? I've rented one for a long weekend.

I am using the Gitzo GM3551.

S.E.V. · 9th of November 2010 (Tue)

Quote:

Originally Posted by Flores

anyone have a suggestion on a monopod to use with this monster? I've rented one for a long weekend.

When I use the 500mm to shoot motosports with, I personall use the Manfroto 682B

Here is the link to B&H

http://www.bhphotovideo.com/c/produc..._Monopod.htmlI have also removed the sorry excuse for what the thing is a tri-pod leg from the monopod freeing up a pretty good mount of weight. Now it is very light and super sturdy. I also have a Kirkphoto Quick Release plate on top for easy connect and disconnecting of the lens from the monopod. Gitzo has some very nice ones as well, but for the past 2yrs the manfroto has held up very nicely. FYI do not use a swivel or gimbal head on a monopod you will have fun trying to keep it all together.

Sevan

FlyingPhotog · 10th of November 2010 (Wed)

I'm handheld...

Methodical · 10th of November 2010 (Wed)

Nightbound, I like what you're posting, but the Meadowlark is it for me. I've been trying to get a shot like that. As a matter of fact, I plan to visit the only site where I've seen this bird. Beautiful. I have not done much bird photography since LL football season so it will be nice to get out this weekend.

Flores, I use the Feisol 1401 monopod, except mine is the older vs. without anti rotation: http://www.feisol.net/feisol-monopod...i14g514s157nm0

Well, I've been playing with the big boy 500 at LL football games; lot bigger targets than those birds.

Thomas Hopkins · 10th of November 2010 (Wed)

Quote:

Originally Posted by Flores

anyone have a suggestion on a monopod to use with this monster? I've rented one for a long weekend.

I use a Gitzo 5541

dolina · 10th of November 2010 (Wed)

I use a GM5561T

S.E.V. · 10th of November 2010 (Wed)

A few more.

Sevan

Nighthound · 10th of November 2010 (Wed)

Wow, talk about a high degree of difficulty. Killer shots Sevan and she's a beauty.

dolina · 10th of November 2010 (Wed)

Excellent images Sevan

Flores · 10th of November 2010 (Wed)

thanks guys! Looks like I will be ok!

S.E.V. · 16th of November 2010 (Tue)

Got some more, a little different then the norm.

Shot at the Civil War Re-enactment last weekend.

iso 6400 5d MK II

7shot pano

Larger version but not full size: http://farm2.static.flickr.com/1401/...df33e4e8_o.jpg

Sevan

Flores · 17th of November 2010 (Wed)

pins and needles... it will be here friday from lens rental... I'm praying for the weather to hold out till monday, so I can go do some nature shots with it, after a weekend of shooting race cars

ErnieT · 17th of November 2010 (Wed)

Wow, those are some amazing shots in here lately of course! Sevan amazing shots of the kingfisher! I'm very jealous! Never seen one in the wild before, but would love to get some shots sometime! Here's one from myself. Rainbow Parakeet! Beautiful colorful bird!.. and a bonus Siberian Tiger!

S.E.V. · 17th of November 2010 (Wed)

Thanks Ernie, These images are saweet, I love the colors on the parakeet, and that tiger, wow looks at those eyes. Nicely done man.
Sevan

ErnieT · 18th of November 2010 (Thu)

Thanks alot of the comments Sevan!

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Methodical Cream of the Crop Join Date: Oct 2008 Location: Where ever I lay my hat Posts: 5,093	Re: Canon EF 500mm f/4L IS USM Nightbound, I like what you're posting, but the Meadowlark is it for me. I've been trying to get a shot like that. As a matter of fact, I plan to visit the only site where I've seen this bird. Beautiful. I have not done much bird photography since LL football season so it will be nice to get out this weekend. Flores, I use the Feisol 1401 monopod, except mine is the older vs. without anti rotation: http://www.feisol.net/feisol-monopod...i14g514s157nm0 Well, I've been playing with the big boy 500 at LL football games; lot bigger targets than those birds. __________________ Tool Chest My Site Flickr "Never be afraid to try something new. Remember, amateurs built the Ark, professionals built the Titanic" Last edited by Methodical : 10th of November 2010 (Wed) at 10:39.

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Flores Senior Member Join Date: May 2010 Location: TEXAS Posts: 1,136 IMAGE EDITING OK	Re: Canon EF 500mm f/4L IS USM pins and needles... it will be here friday from lens rental... I'm praying for the weather to hold out till monday, so I can go do some nature shots with it, after a weekend of shooting race cars

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ErnieT Member Join Date: Jan 2009 Location: Melbourne VIC Posts: 707	Re: Canon EF 500mm f/4L IS USM Wow, those are some amazing shots in here lately of course! Sevan amazing shots of the kingfisher! I'm very jealous! Never seen one in the wild before, but would love to get some shots sometime! Here's one from myself. Rainbow Parakeet! Beautiful colorful bird!.. and a bonus Siberian Tiger! __________________ Canon 7D - Gripped, Canon 17-40 F4L, Canon 70-200mm F2.8L non-is, Canon 500mm F4L IS, other photographic odds and ends that i use sometimes

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S.E.V. /Include subdirectories, empty directories, and verify. Join Date: Mar 2007 Location: Agoura Hills, CA Posts: 3,837 IMAGE EDITING OK	Re: Canon EF 500mm f/4L IS USM Thanks Ernie, These images are saweet, I love the colors on the parakeet, and that tiger, wow looks at those eyes. Nicely done man. Sevan __________________ ShotsInTime / Gear List /Flickr / Canon Family Portrait - Don't Argue With A Stupid Person, They Will Bring You Down To Their Level And Beat You With Experience.

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