new lens:) (DSLR, 400mm, adjustment, telephoto)

[Brill]

Originally Posted by grannymontanny

How do you guys carry your 100-400? I went to the park yesterday,and by end of an hour,my arm and shoulders were killing me from carrying it around. maybe a better shoulder strap?

I use a r-strap by black rapid.

[WyoNewk]

You might consider getting a monopod and cover the main section with water pipe insulation. I cover the main sections of my tripods (and monopod) with that, and it makes carrying them on my shoulders much more comfortable. The monopod would also give your camera a little support to help keep your images sharp.

I haven't used a camera strap in years, other than small hand-straps.

[grannymontanny]

thanks for all feedback. i am getting a little more used to the weight of the thing. i think i will get a better strap tho. one that goes over the shoulder,and not the neck. i do have a monopod and will give that a try as well REALLY enjoying this lens!

[mathjak107]

i always use a monopod for my heavy lenses. it makes the weight so easy to balance and carry. after a few trips to the zoo hand holding my 80- 200m f2.8 nikon lens its not something i want to do.

[blueflames50]

Originally Posted by grannymontanny

thanks for all feedback. i am getting a little more used to the weight of the thing. i think i will get a better strap tho. one that goes over the shoulder,and not the neck. i do have a monopod and will give that a try as well REALLY enjoying this lens!

I use a Think Tank Holster with Harness as I have a really bad neck problem. I have also customized straps so as not to have to have the weight around my neck.
Holster Camera Bag - Digital Holster Camera bags for Nikon, Canon

[blueflames50]

Originally Posted by mathjak107

i always use a monopod for my heavy lenses. it makes the weight so easy to balance and carry. after a few trips to the zoo hand holding my 80- 200m f2.8 nikon lens its not something i want to do.

what head do you use that supports the weight of a heavy lens on your monopod?

[mathjak107]

i think its the manfrotto 484rc2

[blueflames50]

Originally Posted by mathjak107

i think its the manfrotto 484rc2

wow....a ball head will support the weight of an 80-200mm?? I have always been told not to use a ball head as it can't hold up to the weight...hummm...

[mathjak107]

i use it on both the monopod and my tripod and been using it for 4 years..... not only does it support the 80-200 but my d300 with flash mounted at the same time.

[WyoNewk]

Originally Posted by blueflames50

wow....a ball head will support the weight of an 80-200mm?? I have always been told not to use a ball head as it can't hold up to the weight...hummm...

That's nonsense. A good ball head will support any lens you'll ever need. As an example, a Kirk BH-1 is rated to hold 50 pounds.