Originally posted by wildman OK now for the big question:
HOW DO YOU FOCUS IT?
I see plenty of shots of large slow moving waders and static architectural and other features but...
.... how do you get on and stay on target let alone focus it without a proper viewfinder?
I'm talking about small nervous little wood warblers deep in the bush at say at least 30x magnification or more.
I'm not saying it can't be done occasionally and by pure dumb luck but can it be done consistently like when I use my scope on the K5?
Off hand I can't imagine trying to find and focus quickly and accurately using only a LCD especially at high magnifications.
But I have no experience with the Q so I'm willing to listen.
Typical for me - no more than 10 seconds to see, acquire, compose and fire:
NOTE: this bird is in real life about one third the size of your fist.
These are the types of discussions we have in the reach thread.
Personally, I find assistive devices including a red dot scope for targeting and a loupe for focusing on the magnified image along with a steady tripod very helpful.
I use a 300mm lens primarily and still find it a challenge, I can only imagine what a 560mm scope must bring since now you are shooting at 3080mm effective focal length.
Using the Q with long lenses takes time and a methodical approach.
Active subjects that only stay in one spot for a few seconds is an exercise in frustration, so I stick to static objects or those with focused activity, say feeding or at a nest.
When it all comes together the results can be very satisfying.