tamron 17-50 non vc

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luis bunuel

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after much procrastinating ...i am close to buying the tamron 17-50 non vc for my 550d

my question is without the vc on the 550d...do you think it is hard to keep steady?

i have manfroto monopod...and will be doing mostly documentary work

anybody who is using the non vc version is stability a problem?

i cant seem to find much information about people using the non vc for video


thanks
 
lots of people use the non VC for video. I use it for video as well and as long as you have some sort of stabilization you'll be fine. Its a wonderful lens.

Even walking around is not bad depending on how you manipulate your camera. :) Hope that helps.
 
luis bunuel said:
after much procrastinating ...i am close to buying the tamron 17-50 non vc for my 550d

my question is without the vc on the 550d...do you think it is hard to keep steady?

i have manfroto monopod...and will be doing mostly documentary work

anybody who is using the non vc version is stability a problem?

i cant seem to find much information about people using the non vc for video


thanks
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It's a quality lens and a great value. It does weigh a lot more than the cheaper kit lens which will help keeping it steady. You will have to stabilize any lens for video work even if it has IS for better control over your shot. The more weight and mass attached to your camera the more steady it will be. I use a variety of rigs. Your monopod hanging from the bottom of your camera will provide both mass and increase leverage. The camera by alone is much more venerable to hand shakes than with a long handle attached. Another good trick is to use the neck strap along with the monopod as a simple stabilizer. Using a little force pressed against the camera tightening the strap connection to your neck will dampen any hand shake. At the same time the long monopod hanging will help you keep the camera angle constant to the horizon, but with practice the camera can be raised and lowered similar to a jib action. Simple physics are the best cure for the shakes.
Something people overlook is keeping your own body steady as well and to remember to relax and breathe. Thai Chi practitioners will make steadier shooters than caffeine freaks.
 
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thanks everybody

Cheers Rockmore..very informative reply...never thought of using strap alongside monopod

That's funny, I often hear of more people using the non-vc version because of it's supposed sharper image compared to the vc version.
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well do a search on youtube. and vimeo...i only found one video of the non vc lens....vast majority of posts are about the the vc version..
i only found a couple of threads here about the non vc.
 
The video I did of my daughter was with the non VC version.. its quite shaky on occasion as well because the focus is her, but I try to stablize myself as best as I can..

I had nothing to stabilize.. just the camera and my arms :) I do have battery grip though which helps with the added weight.


Or are you looking video video discussions on VC vs NON-VC?
 
Kastro said:
The video I did of my daughter was with the non VC version.. its quite shaky on occasion as well because the focus is her, but I try to stablize myself as best as I can..

I had nothing to stabilize.. just the camera and my arms :) I do have battery grip though which helps with the added weight.


Or are you looking video video discussions on VC vs NON-VC?
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What a cutie she is. Great song.
 
I've had both. Sold the VC version. Really prefer the non VC... and yup its sharper. I can keep it pretty stable with my hands alone. However i do have a pretty good rig.
 
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