Lenses have a soul...

[luigi bertolotti]

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... indeed, what can one do, after a long trip in the dark, finding a home, a man, and a M8 in front, ready to catch ? No need that someone asks "say cheese..." he (she?) SMILES

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[jaapv]

You've got strong arms

[luigi bertolotti]

You've got strong arms

... with no body to fit... at the moment... ... but its usability is anyway a lot questionable... oh well, was an old dream...; well.. let's evaluate the next time you'll take your DMR in Corvara...

Edited June 15, 2010 by luigi bertolotti

[jaapv]

I really like those big guns - the original idea was to mount them on two tripods. I feel the best way to stabilize them is to use a beanbag Quite suitable for wildlife and birds if handled that way.

[jc_braconi]

I really like those big guns - the original idea was to mount them on two tripods. I feel the best way to stabilize them is to use a beanbag Quite suitable for wildlife and birds if handled that way.

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What kind of adapter is mounted on the Telyt of your picture ?

Edited June 16, 2010 by luigi bertolotti

[dkCambridgeshire]

The Manfrotto 393 might do the job ... and can be adjusted to support at the centre of gravity. I use one with the 560mm Telyt. in conjunction with a Manfrotto 359 telescopic camera support which attaches to the tripod

 

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[jc_braconi]

What kind of adapter is mounted on the Telyt of your picture ?

 

One for using the lens in short distances

[luigi bertolotti]

One for using the lens in short distances

Curios item... the original tube with diaphragm setting has gone away... but maybe there is a diaphragm into the accessory... such a lens wide open at short distances must have a negligible DOF....