I have one of those made out of a small pillow case filled with $3 of dried
beans. Rice works well too.
Charlie
On Mon, Dec 14, 2015 at 12:16 PM, 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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