Finally did it---The 500 is on it's way

[HDNitehawk]

...the weight of the larger ones really scares me and I will be doing quite a few hours of walking the trails

Denise that is a justifiable fear. Owning the 500mm I can tell you it is a job to take it out any where. I have mine in a full size back pack, carrying it anywhere for a couple hours is a job. When carrying it out of the backpack one can put it on a good monopod and shoulder it. But its still a lot of work.


Not to sound sexiest, but there are a lot of women if they asked me I would think it would be a mistake for them. I know my wife couldn't handle it. If you try just know your in for some work.


But if you ever think you want to buy one, I would suggest renting one just as you mentioned so you could give it a try to see how it is. Once you see the IQ it produces you will want it for your own.

[Bill W]

Denise....don

[bob williams]

Congrats Robert......you wife isn't going to like you having a "new" mistress! LOL
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She has already "warned" me. now I "owe" her---not sure exactly what that means yet[:#]