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Jackie Morton September 6th, 2009 05:35 PM
Thanks guys.

Jon Fairhurst September 6th, 2009 07:02 PM
Quote:
Originally Posted by Tim Polster (Post 1319227)
The rule of thumb for handholding is 1 to 1 1/2 times shutter for the focal length you are shooting.

So 300mm would need 1/320th to 1/500th to get a sharp image without camera shake.
Also, IS is said to give you a couple of stops or so. That means 1/80th to 1/125th with IS on. Having owned the 70-300 f/4-5.6 IS, this is pretty realistic.

Ben Longden September 6th, 2009 08:26 PM
Yes. If the subject is static.

Generally, if the AC is prop driven, then you want to blur the blades. That makes it look natural in flight.

Ben


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