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Apr 09, 2008 12:44 |  #1

What is the lowest shutter speed you feel comfortable using with a non IS lens and the camera is on a Monopod ?


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Apr 09, 2008 16:27 |  #2

What focal length?

Are you shooting a still or moving object?



  
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Apr 09, 2008 16:35 |  #3

Focal length 100 and still object


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Apr 09, 2008 17:11 |  #4

scorpio_e wrote in post #5295099 (external link)
Focal length 100 and still object

On a crop sensor, I'd say 1/100 is pushing it but some people have steadier hands than others.



  
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Apr 09, 2008 19:13 |  #5

On a monopod? 1-2 stops gained at least, imho.


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Apr 09, 2008 20:14 |  #6

What about a 70-300 non IS Lens for shooting sports or Live animals such as birds or deer?


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Apr 09, 2008 20:21 |  #7

i shoot sports witth a 135 non-is @5.6 just fine


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