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Blacktop

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Mrs Blacktop with the D750.

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Hangout for big guns
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Two handheld shots stitched
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They were waiting on this Great Egret's mate to fly in
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paul04

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Roy1961 said:
strange way to hand hold a big lens? (guy in blue)
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I thought the same, as I steady my 150-600mm in middle of the lens,

I did ask him why he holds it that way, as it's a 300mm fixed lens he can gently push it against his forehead to hold the lens steady, I can see why when you try and hold the lens, as it is a bit heavy.
He only does it when panning.
 
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paul04 said:
I thought the same, as I steady my 150-600mm in middle of the lens,

I did ask him why he holds it that way, as it's a 300mm fixed lens he can gently push it against his forehead to hold the lens steady, I can see why when you try and hold the lens, as it is a bit heavy.
He only does it when panning.
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If I am shooting fast moving things, like animals or aircraft, with my Sigma 50-500mm I hold it a long way forward like that and change focal length by pushing/pulling the lens barrel; rather that turning the zoom collar, which I find too slow. I'm sure that it's probably not recommended to do it that way but it is far quicker (and easier). The other advantage is that you are supporting the lens much closer to the front, potentially giving more rigidity.
 
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