[LRFlex] Re: An apology
- From: Douglas Herr <telyt@xxxxxxxxxxxxx>
- To: leicareflex@xxxxxxxxxxxxx
- Date: Tue, 11 May 2004 09:30:33 -0700 (GMT-07:00)
I like this one much better than the other "new" heron - my other comment still
stands: are the herons in your corner of the continent easier to approach, or
do you have a talent for getting closer?
Doug Herr
Birdman of Sacramento
http://www.wildlightphoto.com
-----Original Message-----
From: David Young <dnr@xxxxxxxxxxxxx>
Sent: May 11, 2004 8:39 AM
To: leicareflex@xxxxxxxxxxxxx
Subject: [LRFlex] An apology
Hi Guys!
I owe you all an apology... Another Heron, posted last night, was the "same
old Heron" - originally uploaded March 17th!
Last night, I set up the new web page but inadvertently sent the post,
without remembering to first upload the new photo!
The "new heron" is now uploaded and ready for viewing... my humble apologies!
And thank you all, for your comments on the "same old Heron"! :)
The new shot was taken with the 400/f6.8 (no extender) using the shoulder
stock, but without monopod nor other steadying device. (I haven't figured
out how to attach the monopod to my old-style shoulder stock!)
The shoulder stock does indeed, make it possible to hand hold -rather
easily with the 400mm and difficult, but not impossible, with the 2x for
800mm. The biggest problem with the 2x is you need to have a bright day,
for f13 wide open precludes its use on most overcast days.
I'm afraid, Ted, that I am using a (gasp!) cable release to fire the R8...
haven't got one of the fancy wired releases for the winder yet. Still, it
works pretty well!
The winder (Thank you Howard C!) is a god-send with this lens- both for
balance and for being able to use the pistol grip. Without it, you need
your left hand to focus, your right hand to press the release and your
other right hand to wind the film! I dunno about the rest of you, but that
leaves me one right hand short!
My hat is off to Doug, who uses the SL (no motor/winder) with this lens and
somehow manages to wind the film and not miss any shots!
Comments on the 'new' new Heron appreciated.
Thanks for looking!
Cheers!
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David Young, | égalité, liberté,
Victoria, CANADA | fraternité et Beaujolais.
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