David J Brooks wrote: > I bought the grip for the D200 to use with the VR 70-1210 f2.8 Do they sell the half track and gimbal mount together or like most Nikon accessories is that a separate purchase?
David J Brooks wrote: > Thanks Stan and Paul. > > So, an aperature link, i mean a green button on the grip eh. > > That is a handy feature. > > I bought the grip for the D200 to use with the VR 70-1210 f2.8 and it > works well for balance. All of my Pentax glass is relatively lighter > than that lens, so i was unsure of the balance aspect. > > Only thing is i see the grip is almost twice what it is up here than > on some US sites. Maybe next time i escort a load to the US i'll try > and stop and get one. > > Yup your heard correctly. Even though i told the boss i did not think > this work was for me and basically quit, he told me to hold on to the > credit cards, just in case.:-) > > Can't even quit a job properly.:-) > > Dave > > On Jan 5, 2008 11:17 AM, Paul Stenquist <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> wrote: > >> Yes, yes, and yes. I use the grip all of the time. I wouldn't want to >> be without it. You'll probably get at least 700 shots, even with >> chimping, although I rarely count and almost never exhaust both >> batteries before replacing them. The battery gauge only reads voltage >> from the battery currently in use, but you can set menu options to >> use both batteries or one followed by the other. Doesn't seem to >> make any practical difference. I have it set to use both. I sometimes >> shoot handheld with the A400/5.6, and it balances rather nicely. >> Wouldn't want to try it without the grip. It's not just balance >> either. It's having more camera to hang onto. Finally, and most >> importantly, it's great for vertical shooting. You get another set of >> control wheels, a green button and a shutter release on the grip, so >> you don't have to be a contortionist to shoot vertical. I love it. >> Paul >> >> On Jan 5, 2008, at 10:13 AM, David J Brooks wrote: >> >> >>> Any one using this grip. >>> >>> My plan is to have a look at the 60-250 F4 when it is released >>> hopefully in the not to distant future, and use the K10D as my prime >>> equine camera. My D200 gives me good static shots, but my action shots >>> tend to be soft. I like the colour and richness of the K10D >>> presentation shots i have done in the past. The small amount of action >>> stuff looked pretty good to. I have to less PPing with the K10D as >>> opposed to the D1H and D2H. >>> >>> If i go this route, and get the 60-250, i think it will be a large >>> some what heavy lens and which would help by getting the grip. >>> >>> Any one using it feel it helps in balance of larger lenses. >>> Does it let you know individual battery strengh like the D200. >>> Do you think 1 Pentax battery and 1 3rd party battery in the grip >>> would last for 450-550 shots, with chimping. >>> >>> Thanks >>> >>> Dave >>> -- >>> Equine Photography >>> www.caughtinmotion.com >>> http://brooksinthecountry.blogspot.com/ >>> Ontario Canada >>> >>> >>> -- >>> PDML Pentax-Discuss Mail List >>> [email protected] >>> http://pdml.net/mailman/listinfo/pdml_pdml.net >>> to UNSUBSCRIBE from the PDML, please visit the link directly above >>> and follow the directions. >>> >> -- >> PDML Pentax-Discuss Mail List >> [email protected] >> http://pdml.net/mailman/listinfo/pdml_pdml.net >> to UNSUBSCRIBE from the PDML, please visit the link directly above and >> follow the directions. >> >> > > > > -- I am personally a member of the Cream of the Illuminati. A union with the Bavarian Illuminati is contemplated. When it is complete the Bavarian Cream Illuminati will rule the world -- Anonymous -- PDML Pentax-Discuss Mail List [email protected] http://pdml.net/mailman/listinfo/pdml_pdml.net to UNSUBSCRIBE from the PDML, please visit the link directly above and follow the directions.
