How do YOU sturdy your Canon 70-200?

Salleke wrote in post #2070407
If you can afford it go and get the IS version.
It's a fantastic lens and the IS is unbelieveble.

Good luck.

I've read that the IS consmes more battery than the non-IS
What are the pros and cons of the IS other than its $500 additional cost?

... maybe I should re-do a thread search, there should be tons...

-D

Dumale wrote in post #2070755
I've read that the IS consmes more battery than the non-IS
What are the pros and cons of the IS other than its $500 additional cost?

... maybe I should re-do a thread search, there should be tons...

-D

yes, IS takes more battery power but not enough to be an issue. batteries are what.....$15 each?

ed rader

I don't have to steady my 70-200...it's the IS version, and I can safely shoot at 1/30.

Seriously, though...I don't brace myself or anything..it's only a single pound more than my 24-70L. No biggie.

I use a monopod about half the time with this lens. In terms of battery consumption I have never found it to be a problem, although I always have a spare battery with me......believe me, the advantages of IS far outweighs the need to have an extra battery with you. I read somewhere that the power consumption with IS is increased by 15-20% but dont quote me on that figure. Enjoy you 70-200, its a great lens.

Ronald S. Jr. wrote in post #2070783
I don't have to steady my 70-200...it's the IS version, and I can safely shoot at 1/30.

Seriously, though...I don't brace myself or anything..it's only a single pound more than my 24-70L. No biggie.

but the 24-70 weighs more than 2 lbs!

speaking of which i don't see a 24-70 in your signature...did you sell it again ?

ed rader

Ronald S. Jr. wrote in post #2070783
..it's only a single pound more than my 24-70L. No biggie.

a single pound more?!? oh my, I can't wait!

guess its time for this newbie to get a 'duck shot' out onto the forums once that IS arrives!

Great info!!!
-D

You can use the camera strap as a brace, it may be tricky to describe without diagrams but I'll have a try...

Hold the camera in your left hand, lens vertical, so the strap hangs down.
Put your right arm through the strap, rest your upper arm on the strap.

Raise your forearm and move it slightly to the right, now bring it back over the strap and take hold of the camera in your right hand. The strap should now cross your hand below your index finger then run across the back of your hand.

Experiment with the strap length so that it's nice and tight in this position.

Whilst holding the camera firmly against your face you can now tension the strap by moving your elbow - I find this helps reduce a lot of wobbling.

Hope this helps (and makes sense... )

ed rader wrote in post #2070797
but the 24-70 weighs more than 2 lbs!

speaking of which i don't see a 24-70 in your signature...did you sell it again ?

ed rader

2.1 lbs. Yeah, I sold that and the 20D to resolve an old debt. I'll get it back sometime. No worries.

Ronald S. Jr. wrote in post #2072325
2.1 lbs. Yeah, I sold that and the 20D to resolve an old debt. I'll get it back sometime. No worries.

if the next copy is great you'd better keep it. with the luck you've had you're due for seven bad copies in a row .

ed rader

Hell, I don't even know how many I've had. I'm pretty sure this last one was number 6.

I can shoot at about 1/100 comfortably with the 2.8 IS version. When I shot with the f/4 non IS I had to shoot at 1/320 or 1/500 to avoid photographer error -- and 1/800 or 1/1000 was better if the sunlight supported it. It seems the older I get the faster I have to shoot.

Davidsl222 wrote in post #2072778
I can shoot at about 1/100 comfortably with the 2.8 IS version. When I shot with the f/4 non IS I had to shoot at 1/320 or 1/500 to avoid photographer error -- and 1/800 or 1/1000 was better if the sunlight supported it. It seems the older I get the faster I have to shoot.

the shaking stops when you die....if that's any consolation .

ed rader

curiousgeorge wrote in post #2070202
I find that attaching a helium balloon to the end of mine works really well.

ahahaha.....perfect!! according to that mythbusters we'd only need like 20 balloons on the end of it for it to help!

Like any new piece of equipment it takes time to get used to and get the most out of it.
There are many who consider it their favorite lens.

Push the shutter real fast!...............