Is the DA*60-250mm hand-holdable?

RioRico · 06-19-2012, 02:14 PM

Originally posted by apisto

Originally posted by kcmadr:

... I also had a point-and-shoot camera mounted to the hot shoe so I could record HD video while taking pics...

I have not heard of that before. How does one do that?

Ha! Nifty idea! Cut a small piece of plastic. Countersink a hole in it for a short 1/4" screw. Screw that into P&S base. Slide the assembly into the SLR hotshoe. Brilliant!

kcmadr · 06-19-2012, 03:32 PM

Originally posted by RioRico

Ha! Nifty idea! Cut a small piece of plastic. Countersink a hole in it for a short 1/4" screw. Screw that into P&S base. Slide the assembly into the SLR hotshoe. Brilliant!

Originally posted by apisto

I have not heard of that before. How does one do that?

Use a device like this -

kcmadr · 06-19-2012, 03:37 PM

It works very well, you just have to make sure both cameras are pointing at the same thing.

About 29 seconds into this video you can hear my camera going...

Youtu.be

selar · 06-19-2012, 09:47 PM

What sort of bag do you carry this large lens in? Looking for a bag that will hold the DA 60-50 along with Sigma 8-16 and DA16-50 with a K5.

stormtech · 06-19-2012, 10:03 PM

Originally posted by selar

What sort of bag do you carry this large lens in? Looking for a bag that will hold the DA 60-50 along with Sigma 8-16 and DA16-50 with a K5.

I know this isn't answering your question, but thought I would let you know what fits the 60-250 mounted on the K-5 (with grip) perfectly. I use a Lowepro Toploader 75AW for just that combination alone - a perfect fit.

Lowepro - Toploader Pro 75 AW

ve2vfd · 06-19-2012, 10:10 PM

It is a substantial lens, but in my experience I find it quite hand holdable and use the lens extensively.

In lower light where slower shutter speeds are needed I'll often use a monopod. In normal daylight my normal setup is K5d + battery grip and 2nd battery + DA*60-250, TAv mode, f8, 1/350

kcmadr, LOVE the twin cam setup! I'll look into this for taking photos at fire scenes.

Pat

ve2vfd · 06-19-2012, 10:16 PM

Funny your should mention the Toploader Stormtech, I use the Outback 200 myself

Lowepro Outback 200 Modular Beltpack LP36077-PEU B&H Photo Video

Great to carry a small amount of gear for action shots.

Pat

**apisto** · 06-20-2012, 02:41 AM

Originally posted by kcmadr

Use a device like this -

Thanks! Time to hit Ebay!

jay_akita · 06-20-2012, 08:35 AM

Another confirmation of the K5/60-250 combo being very hand holdable. It's clumsy if you plan to hang it around your neck while say hiking (I've done it for short, scenic stretches but end up stabilizing it with one hand) but if you have a toploader like other people mentioned it's not an issue. As far as actually shooting with it, between the K5's SR & High ISO performance and the constant F4 it makes for a great combo. Awesome IQ and great reach in one lens.

Fl_Gulfer · 06-20-2012, 08:56 AM

I have a great shoulder bag that I carry all my stuff in,( just for walkaround) its the Kata DB-455 DPS.

Amazon.com: Kata DB-455 DPS Series Digital Bag for a Camera, Laptop, and Personal Day-to-Day Gear (Black): Camera & Photo

Mr_Canuck · 06-20-2012, 10:10 PM

I never ever use a neck strap. I hold it mostly in hand and occasionally switch to left hand for some relief. I have a Tamrac Velocity 7x that should hold it nicely plus another lens or two if needed.

Now I wonder what short range zoom pairs best with it?

selar · 06-20-2012, 10:13 PM

Originally posted by mr_canuck

now i wonder what short range zoom pairs best with it?

da*16-50

Katier · 06-21-2012, 06:15 AM

Definitely down to how steady you are, I regularly hand-hold me 70-300@300 down to some pretty slow shutter speeds (I've done 1/30th before) but others might struggle at 1/90th.

eddie1960 · 06-21-2012, 06:25 AM

Originally posted by Katier

Definitely down to how steady you are, I regularly hand-hold me 70-300@300 down to some pretty slow shutter speeds (I've done 1/30th before) but others might struggle at 1/90th.

I've hand held a 200 as low as 1/25 but the results were not razor sharp. Acceptable for the use but not what the lens is capable of

Williunck · 06-21-2012, 08:09 AM

I have the smcp 17-70 Canuck, but I think I am going to get the DA* 16-50 instead. the 17-70 is a decent lens but i have seen sharper results from the 16-50 - unless you get one of the bad ones (which is why I haven't hit the buy button yet). Getting a bad copy would really be a bummer, I guess you can send it back though.
Here is one with the 17-70

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06-19-2012, 02:14 PM	#31
RioRico Veteran Member Join Date: Jun 2008 Location: Limbo, California Posts: 11,263	Originally posted by apisto Originally posted by kcmadr: ... I also had a point-and-shoot camera mounted to the hot shoe so I could record HD video while taking pics... I have not heard of that before. How does one do that? Ha! Nifty idea! Cut a small piece of plastic. Countersink a hole in it for a short 1/4" screw. Screw that into P&S base. Slide the assembly into the SLR hotshoe. Brilliant!

06-19-2012, 03:32 PM	#32
kcmadr Veteran Member Join Date: Feb 2007 Location: Vancouver, BC Photos: Albums Posts: 614	Originally posted by RioRico Ha! Nifty idea! Cut a small piece of plastic. Countersink a hole in it for a short 1/4" screw. Screw that into P&S base. Slide the assembly into the SLR hotshoe. Brilliant! Originally posted by apisto I have not heard of that before. How does one do that? Use a device like this -

06-19-2012, 09:47 PM	#34
selar Veteran Member Join Date: Jul 2007 Location: Sydney, Australia Photos: Gallery \| Albums Posts: 2,042	What sort of bag do you carry this large lens in? Looking for a bag that will hold the DA 60-50 along with Sigma 8-16 and DA16-50 with a K5.

06-19-2012, 10:03 PM	#35
stormtech Veteran Member Join Date: Jan 2011 Location: In the boonies (NW Penna) Photos: Gallery \| Albums Posts: 5,744	Originally posted by selar What sort of bag do you carry this large lens in? Looking for a bag that will hold the DA 60-50 along with Sigma 8-16 and DA16-50 with a K5. I know this isn't answering your question, but thought I would let you know what fits the 60-250 mounted on the K-5 (with grip) perfectly. I use a Lowepro Toploader 75AW for just that combination alone - a perfect fit. Lowepro - Toploader Pro 75 AW

06-19-2012, 10:10 PM	#36
ve2vfd Veteran Member Join Date: Aug 2007 Location: Montreal, Canada Photos: Gallery Posts: 2,433	It is a substantial lens, but in my experience I find it quite hand holdable and use the lens extensively. In lower light where slower shutter speeds are needed I'll often use a monopod. In normal daylight my normal setup is K5d + battery grip and 2nd battery + DA*60-250, TAv mode, f8, 1/350 kcmadr, LOVE the twin cam setup! I'll look into this for taking photos at fire scenes. Pat

06-19-2012, 10:16 PM	#37
ve2vfd Veteran Member Join Date: Aug 2007 Location: Montreal, Canada Photos: Gallery Posts: 2,433	Funny your should mention the Toploader Stormtech, I use the Outback 200 myself Lowepro Outback 200 Modular Beltpack LP36077-PEU B&H Photo Video Great to carry a small amount of gear for action shots. Pat

06-20-2012, 02:41 AM	#38
apisto Loyal Site Supporter Join Date: Jul 2009 Location: Minnesota Posts: 588	Originally posted by kcmadr Use a device like this - Thanks! Time to hit Ebay!

06-20-2012, 08:35 AM	#39
jay_akita Forum Member Join Date: Jul 2010 Posts: 64	Another confirmation of the K5/60-250 combo being very hand holdable. It's clumsy if you plan to hang it around your neck while say hiking (I've done it for short, scenic stretches but end up stabilizing it with one hand) but if you have a toploader like other people mentioned it's not an issue. As far as actually shooting with it, between the K5's SR & High ISO performance and the constant F4 it makes for a great combo. Awesome IQ and great reach in one lens.

06-20-2012, 08:56 AM	#40
Fl_Gulfer Veteran Member Join Date: Jul 2007 Location: Florida Gulfer Photos: Albums Posts: 3,054	I have a great shoulder bag that I carry all my stuff in,( just for walkaround) its the Kata DB-455 DPS. Amazon.com: Kata DB-455 DPS Series Digital Bag for a Camera, Laptop, and Personal Day-to-Day Gear (Black): Camera & Photo

06-20-2012, 10:10 PM	#41
Mr_Canuck Guest	I never ever use a neck strap. I hold it mostly in hand and occasionally switch to left hand for some relief. I have a Tamrac Velocity 7x that should hold it nicely plus another lens or two if needed. Now I wonder what short range zoom pairs best with it?

06-20-2012, 10:13 PM	#42
selar Veteran Member Join Date: Jul 2007 Location: Sydney, Australia Photos: Gallery \| Albums Posts: 2,042	Originally posted by mr_canuck now i wonder what short range zoom pairs best with it? da*16-50

06-21-2012, 06:15 AM	#43
Katier Forum Member Join Date: Jun 2012 Posts: 72	Definitely down to how steady you are, I regularly hand-hold me 70-300@300 down to some pretty slow shutter speeds (I've done 1/30th before) but others might struggle at 1/90th.

06-21-2012, 06:25 AM	#44
eddie1960 Veteran Member Join Date: Aug 2010 Location: Toronto Photos: Gallery \| Albums Posts: 13,666	Originally posted by Katier Definitely down to how steady you are, I regularly hand-hold me 70-300@300 down to some pretty slow shutter speeds (I've done 1/30th before) but others might struggle at 1/90th. I've hand held a 200 as low as 1/25 but the results were not razor sharp. Acceptable for the use but not what the lens is capable of

06-21-2012, 08:09 AM	#45
Williunck Inactive Account Join Date: Jun 2012 Posts: 58	I have the smcp 17-70 Canuck, but I think I am going to get the DA* 16-50 instead. the 17-70 is a decent lens but i have seen sharper results from the 16-50 - unless you get one of the bad ones (which is why I haven't hit the buy button yet). Getting a bad copy would really be a bummer, I guess you can send it back though. Here is one with the 17-70