Junior's Photo How-To Guide #1

[maroun.c]

Kenneth,
I have the following ball heads:

486 RC2 BH
222 Joystick ball head.
I also use the 685 B Monopod.

the 486 is Robust enough for my camera and lenses but I believe the 488 Would be a better choice still.
I currently use a D70s and my heaviest lense is the 70-300 which is not that heavy. Sometimes I do attach the Manfrotto MAcro rail and the D70s a reversing ring coupe of extension tubes and a 50 mm 1.4. While not really heavy this setup is very motion sensitive and with using a remote shutter realeas eI have no complaints motion wise.
the 222 Joystick ball head does nto support as much weight as the 486 however is very convenient with tracking wildlife or panning.
the 222 comes as vertical or horizontal. I have the vertical one and I'm happy with it.
The combination monopod 685 and the 222 ball head is a very nice combination too.
Hope this helps.

 

[Itaysworld]

Good write up Junior.

I didn't see you had this and just published a similar on in my thread in this section.

Great tips!

Best,

 

[TWallace]

If you use Firefox (and you should), you can use this useful Add On to view the settings used on photos. Just right click an image, select "View Image Exif Data".

This doesn't always work, as some people strip the exif data from their images either intentionally or unknowingly. If you use Photoshop and save your images by using "save for web" it will automatically strip exif data to reduce file size.

I've found viewing exif data very helpful in learning photography for reef tanks. Find an image that looks good, you can see what camera they used, what shooting mode they were in, ISO, shutter speed, aperture, focal length, etc.

 

[Rae C.]

<a href=showthread.php?s=&postid=13606069#post13606069 target=_blank>Originally posted</a> by juniormc8704

Shutter Release Cable or Remote

If you don’t have a shutter release cable, simply set your camera to TIMED RELEASE. Read you manual as they are all different. Some cameras even let you select how long after you press the shutter release button that if fires the picture. This will allow the camera to stop moving before the shutter opens.

I think this is the MOST HELPFUL hint I've heard yet. My digital camera is getting a bit old, the batteries are slow and everything comes out a bit fuzzy after the first couple pic's. So I've been pushing the button with frustration.

Using the timed release is a brilliant idea! I'm so glad you said that!

 

[juniormc8704]

happy to help however i can.