Recent content by Canon400mm_Guy

As an owner of a 100-400 I find it to be a sweet lens first off. With that statement said I also wish I had a 70-200 for things outside of birding and zoo trips. My idea for you is to try the 1.4 TC and save up to get the other. There is not a 1 do all lens that is affordable. Good luck and...

Depending on how cold it is I usually us a pair of "cold weather" golf gloves.

In this photo he has a backpack on as well. I have used this setup for a 6 hour day of photography and was not fatigued. The best part is the cameras stay close to the body even when you trip up and fall.

I will throw another option at you, the Cotton Carrier. This system has helped me carry two cameras comfortably and I do not have the worry of the cameras banging together or falling. Fantastic system all around.

400 2.8 IS. it makes the shots pop off the page.

I personally am a L fan. I had a EF 70-300 4-5.6 IS and ran it head to head with my EF 100-400 L and hands down the L kicked its butt. AF was quicker as well as quieter. The images were sharper in comparable focal distances. Needless to say I only used the non L about five times in three...

70-200 2.8 IS 1.4x TC & 2x TC 400mm 2.8 IS Giottos tripod Manfrotto gimbal head

I purchased a low end filter for my 100-400 L (circular polarizer) sent it back immediately. The poor excuse for glass totally ruined the AF as well as image quality even in MF. As the saying goes you get what you pay for.

I've been using the Kingston Pro cards for three years very happy with the 4 and 8 gig although when in high speed the 8 gig slows the buffer. Great price and solid performance.

I purchased mine with a 401k loan and used my personal/ business checking. If she found out I think someone would have a great view of the back of my teeth via a look through the lens......OUCH!!!

I might need to check if she is on here if we do that. ROFLMAO

Possible a light meter if you shoot portraits. Wireless radio trigger for off camera flash triggering. Wolverine portable storage with built-in card readers. Just a few ideas. Good luck and let us know what you get!

I use the Giotto's tripod MTL 9360B to hold up my 400mm 2.8 IS. I believe I paid about $160 US. Very solid when paired with the Manfrotto 393 gimbal head.

I too am hiding a 400 2.8 IS from the misses. I have the Tenba 400 bag and purchased it through B&H for about $165 US. The lens is a monster. The best way to hide it believe it or not for me is in plan sight. I do hope you have a great tripod as well as a gimbal. I hand held only once and my...