On Jan 5, 2008 6:21 PM, P. J. Alling <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> wrote: > 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?
Seperate. My half track training is just about over Dave > > > 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. > -- 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.
