kent2

B&H photo web site lists the LH-1037 (out of stock) as the correct hard case for the beercan lens. They do not list a LH-1044, so I have no idea to its usage.

kent

No - the Nikon 39 will not fit.

your only option is with the Minolta unit. Good luck finding one. They are very rare to see on the used market.

kent

Anything new to the marketplace will yield a higher price. Wait for the pipeline to fill, watch the mass marketer's, prices will drop.

(just try to get a new Z06 corvette below MSRP.... sticker price plus $5 - 10,000 dealer addon pricing !!!! low supply, high demand)

kent

I have no first hand experience in the longer exposures... however, it is being done with great results.

Please see this threat at dpreview...

http://forums.dpreview.com/forums/read.asp?forum=1035&message=15421513

kent

Yoav,

I do not know what to say... If possible, try the lens on an alternate body as Bill has suggested.

If you back off from the long end, just a little, say 190-200mm... are you getting a clean shot? Could it be the lens has lost calibration at the very end of travel?

kent

Try an alternate test...

Shoot with all same settings, but use the 2 second self-timer to release the shutter (the camera will lock up the mirror). You maybe experiencing vibration from the mirror movement when you release the shutter. also try using a remote release instead of the camera body release button. also make sure Anti-Shake in OFF when on the tripod.

kent

There is one listed on the "In Transit" page at KEH. No grade or price at this time. Keep an eye on their web site.

kent

Thanks to all for your replies.

I like what I am seeing in the Brushhawk style and will take a strong look into that.

Thanks again. Kent

Some time ago, I saw a outdoor tv show on wild life photography. The

photographer was using a "gun stock like shoulder mount for the

camera and long lens. I have drawn a blank in my reseach for this

type of accessory. Can anybody point me in the correct direction for

this type of mount.

I want to shoot wild life in the mornings and evenings from our cabin

cruiser while anchored in the calm waters of protected coves. This

style of camera support may lend itself to get the shot easier than

sandbags or tripod.

thank you. kent

Thank you for the thoughtful answers.

Christopher, you were correct in assuming that I was not looking for the 1x-3x macro... though it a unique item. By the way, glad to see somebody else likes the white kit.

Clinton, thanks for the marketing info. Most interesting.

Alexandre, the 200/2.8 sounds like a wonderful lens. Maybe in the future I will set up to the "G" lens.

Thanks again everybody,

Kent

Hello Group,

I am new to the registered list.... been lurking unregistered for a

few months now. I have done a bit of research here and on other web

sites. Great information. Here is my question.

I have been looking back a few model years to purchase an 8000i or

8700i film body in white finish. Minolta also had offered the 5200

flash in white finish.

I have only found the 35-105,F3.5/4.5 (I) Macro(55 filter) in white.

Were any other primes or zooms offered in white finish without

getting into the premium G class glass? (I have found budget silver

finish.)

I don't know why I want a white outfit... they just seem to be

special!

I have been shooting with a 7000i since introduction and still use it

with great results. Just purchased the 7D... learning and loving

it... mine does show the back focus problems which others have

experienced. I will send it to Minolta Service for calibration after

more usage to learn if any other issues need addressing...

Thank you all,

Kent