IMPORTANT -when locking either vert or horiz screws, does the image move in camera finder? Is motion very smooth, or a tad rough. Are there rough spots? When using a 500mm lens at 100 meters, ANY jittery motion adds time to getting the shot.
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I have not experienced any noticeable movement or image shift when locking the vertical and/or the horizontal. The movement of the head has been very smooth. I use it with a 300mm lens so I don't have any experience with a larger 500mm lens. Once I establish balance of the lens and camera, the moves very smoothly.
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As MDA pointed out, the nodal point moves on all zoom lenses, whether or not the external barrel extends/retracts. I have shot panoramas with this lens's big brother (f/2.8) and been very satisfied with the results. I think this is a non-issue.
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I'm having a similar problem. I've noticed it most in low light, when the subject moves. I don't think I've experienced it much outdoors in bright light. I've not taken the time to research it yet. I'd say I've been somewhat disappointed in the camera.
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Sam, Thanks for the question. I primarily take still shots so I do not know much about the shaking. It is a very good, hight quality all around lens. I'll give it a video test run and get back to you on the results. Best, Jonathan
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This is defiantly one of my better tripods and it works very well I use a canon 7D and a 100-400L lens with no trouble at all. I will say I do prefer th other flip Dow leg locks. Sometimes when your hurring u don't get these tightened down as much as u should. Over all I would prob. Buy it again.
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I agree with Mr Simpkin's response. If the mount snare the same...the thing to remember the auto with this an I find using a tripod makes the photo a little crisper.
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D. Barnes is correct. Although I'm very new with the camera, I am amazed at how well the stability worked with telephoto movie. When photographing our grandson's football game, the camera was set to full zoom, and the view finder shown the movie as shaking terribly. I was certain it would be unviewable (a word?). But after downloading, it was quite amazing how steady the movie appeared. Impressive.
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Depends on how it's balanced. For example, I run a Nikon D3S with a 70-200mm VR II sometimes. If you use the tripod anchor on the camera, it's awful, but if you use the mount on the lens, it's great. You can adjust the height up or down to find a comfortable position on your body. You can play with the location on your body too (Front vs back vs side, etc). You'll find something that works well for you, I think.
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The Nocticron IMO is better corrected and more Leica-like. The Voigtlanders get a tiny bit more light but the rendering is different. The 42.5/0.95 was excellent before the Nocticron was released but after comparing images from both, the Nocticron just seems to be better. The 25/0.95 is a different focal length but is also a fast lens which now has a clickless aperture ring. I'm a stills person so this is from a stills perspective. If you're into video, the Voigtlanders are tough to beat due to the clickless aperture rings. If you need optical stabilization however, the Nocticron is your best bet that is still fast and mid-telephoto. The Nocticron IMO is better corrected and more Leica-like. The Voigtlanders get a tiny bit more light but the rendering is different. The 42.5/0.95 was excellent before the Nocticron was released but after comparing images from both, the Nocticron just seems to be better. The 25/0.95 is a different focal length but is also a fast lens which now has a clickless aperture ring. I'm a stills person so this is from a stills perspective. If you're into video, the Voigtlanders are tough to beat due to the clickless aperture rings. If you need optical stabilization however, the Nocticron is your... » Read More The Nocticron IMO is better corrected and more Leica-like. The Voigtlanders get a tiny bit more light but the rendering is different. The 42.5/0.95 was excellent before the Nocticron was released but after comparing images from both, the Nocticron just seems to be better. The 25/0.95 is a different focal length but is also a fast lens which now has a clickless aperture ring. I'm a stills person so this is from a stills perspective. If you're into video, the Voigtlanders are tough to beat due to the clickless aperture rings. If you need optical stabilization however, the Nocticron is your best bet that is still fast and mid-telephoto. « Show Less
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My lens locks in, the little silver button on the slide clicks forward when the lens is locked, and you must push that button back to be able to twist the lens to remove it. This is if you are talking about the lens locking to the adaptor. Instead, if you are talking about the adaptor locking to the camera, if you turn it the wrong way, you can turn it around and around in the mount without it locking in. That is just a question of turning the right direction. I've had the mount for a year, use it heavily, and it works perfectly for me. I use it with two Nikon lens.
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if you are asking does the cam stick? What I notice there is a minor stop or added resistance at 650 then smooth again all the way out. I do not find it to be bothersome at all. This only applies to when the magnifier ring is coupled to the cam. There is no sticking at all in when I first set the calibration ring. I hope this helps.
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Everyone 's hands shake especially with telephoto lens. The beauty of modern cameras is that they shoot so quickly that its it practically eliminates the problem of hand shake. That said, when shutter speed is decreased to allow more light unto the sensor, this lens handles itself better than even the most expensive lens. This locks the image, keeping it stable, even before u take the shot. The only problem is that it really drains the battery. So use only when using slower shutter speeds like below 1/60 of a second. Even with slow speeds its always best to master good technique. Hope this helps. (Stop overthinking this, Buy this lens!!!!!)
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It's actually controlled well. At it's widest aperture you'll see it. This is a known issue, like on the Zeiss. But it's something that can be fixed in Adobe. The lens is a good deal and worth it.
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I've been using this binocular for spotting birds or watching objects. The optics quality is better than than 300mm telephoto lens. One problem I found is that seeing objects for few a short period of time, i.e. over 20 seconds, develops shaking scene by slight hand movement. A monopod with binocular adapter will fix this, which I gonna try.
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My lens is very smooth & quiet. We did have an issue with dirt inside the elements of the first lens and had to get a replacement. I suspect their manufacturing is not 100%
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Personally, I find the quick release mechanism to be loose. When my 5d is on it, with any lens, the head tips down when shooting portrait style (vertical). However I haven't had any problems shooting landscape style (horizontal). it is a decent tripod though. Hope it helps.
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When handling in normal circumstances, I have not found lens creep to be an issue. The one scenario where there is a bit of creep is when using a Blackrapid camera strap, which in effect hangs the camera upside down. That in itself is usually not enough, however normal hiking/walking movements will jog the lens. I compensate for that by loosely holding the camera so it does not sway around.