DonFischer: Not the OP, but once in a blue moon Cookie will let me pick up one of her units. I can hand hold her Canon 500 prime which is a relatively long and heavy unit. Right hand on the camera and left at the extreme end of the lens hood. She has a couple 100-400 Canon zooms that are shorter and considerably lighter. I have to find some sort of support (tree limb, rock, or sit down) to keep those stable. Admittedly, a tripod is a pain in the ass when one is wandering the sticks with a camera. If wildlife would behave like fruit baskets, we'd have an easier time.
Given the slant of this forum, I see the same effects with firearms. I have a 15 lb 45-90 Sharps that works well off hand. With a shorter/lighter 600 Rem in 6-mm I can't do crap without a rest.
Enjoy your stuff. Good luck in the coming year.
Last edited by 1minute; 12/26/23.
