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Some shots with the 2X teleconverter from yesterday. I was trying to photograph distant Red-necked Grebes (in summer plumage), Stejneger’s Scoters and (another?) White-billed Diver.
Most of the shots were crap but the above diver wasn’t too bad and was actually handheld.
These shots were on the monopod…………..
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One thing I’ve noticed about the R5 is a lot of the monopod/teleconverter shots are soft. I usually use the monopod when I attach a T/C and handhold without. Is it the image stablization ‘fighting’ with the monopod? I know my lens (the 500 f4M2) can sense it’s on a tripod but can it sense it’s on a monopod?
Gosh, all very technical Stuart! Can’t see anything wrong with this excellent selection of images.
Thanks Tony. The hit rate was not so high though.
I think the IS and the monopod should complement each other for a sharp image…
yes they did on my 7DM2, maybe I just had a couple of dodgy days with this combo?