What’s wrong with a simple bean bag filled with actual dried beans (used to be
a popular recreational accessory and was the basis for the overpriced photo
accessory or the ‘wheat bag’ used to treat arthritis (heat in microwave). A
solid filling is heavier but a more positive rest.
So, strong cloth of choice, dried kidney beans, sewing machine. Get on with it!
Andrew Fildes
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> On 15 Dec 2015, at 4:16 am, Chris Trask <christrask@xxxxxxxxxxxxx> wrote:
>
> Ah, that is pretty unusual/extreme. The rock sack method works well with
> the 75-260 TX.
>
> You've reminded me of my futile search for an ancient history accessory
> called a "bean pod", which was a small pillow filled with styrofoam beads
> that yo could rest the lens or the entire camera on. I did find something
> similar but the price was outrageous.
>
> Chris
>
>>
>>> Adding a weight to the bottom of the tripod column, such as a
>>> sack of rocks or sand, helps to reduce the vibration.
>>
>> Not in this case. The vibration is above the tripod mount itself. The
>> lens is so long and the weight so far out from the mount, that it will
>> just start rocking. Then if there is a wind, it just starts to shake.
>>
>> Best results I got from the lens was with one hand placed out on the
>> lens shade. I even hung things from the lens itself. Anything to add
>> mass that would counter the harmonics. It's about the only lens I've
>> ever used that had this problem to this extent. Another technique I
>> would use is setting it on my rolled up coat, laying on the hood of my
>> car.
>>
>> I think the lens is really great for "lock-down" usage. The focus
>> method is among worse-ever. These days, with my moon pictures, I
>> wouldn't mind having one again, but it's far too specialized of a lens
>> for me to invest in.
>>
>
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