First long-lens attempts

Hi all - looking for some constructive criticism and maybe technique suggestions for monopod and long lens use. Is it just me or is no.2 straight?

Setup is 5Dc, Sigma 300(@600) with CPL for no.2. Monopod for both, braced against inside right foot - holding hood with left hand seemed to stabilise a little more. The 2x TCs are not going to retain sharpness, but your opinions on how to get the best out of them will interest me. Thanks.

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It's really hard to be sure without a better reference point in the image, so as the felon said in court, "Maybe yes, & maybe no". ; )

You probably should run some tests with yours. Post #5 for my experience with mine.

And Sticky: -=FAQ=- Teleconverter/T-Con Tele extender FAQ

UKmitch86 wrote in post #16200643
Is it just me or is no.2 straight?

If it is you, you are not alone! Looks low on the left.

Nothing wrong with sharpness as far as I can see. The cricket shot is nice. The second one less so as we see the kayak man on the back. There is no way I can tell there might be tilt in #2 so no worries.

Like the cricket shot, but the people behind the batsman are distracting, I would have moved around a little, moving them to the side .Timing is good. The 2nd shot does give the impression that it slopes down on the l/h/s.