the 90 is not working out...

[jsrockit]

Are you telling me that you have a tremor that 1/500th of a second can’t stop? I’m not trying to be funny, but I would got to the doctor immediately Joe.

 

[Godfrey]

Um, yes: many people have musculature issues that make even 1/500 second dicey for critical sharpness.

some interesting ideas...i checked the website of our local pro shop and they have some open box h1 bodies but still fairly pricey...there are really no other lenses that i want atm...i might just sell it if i can't figure out how to shoot it.
i must say that as my 70th b'day approaches i am a bit depressed that i might not have that same steady hand of yesterday.

Sorry to say this, but I know for a fact that I cannot hold a camera as steadily now as I could even 15 years ago, not to mention 40 years ago at all. This is normal and natural ... human musculature ages, we just don't get to be 25 forever no matter how much we may fantasize about it.

You should try to not be depressed about these things, should not hold onto impossible expectations. Just accept them and do what you can to mitigate and work around them. I love to ride my bicycle, my motorcycle ... I know I cannot ride as I could in my youth and, knowing that, I don't try to race the youngsters. When cycling with them, I do my best to keep up and enjoy the compliment when one or another of them gives me a nod and a grin, says, "Hey! You're pretty quick for an Olde Fahrte!" That's enough of a compliment to make my day, and I'm content to enjoy it and the associated company of young people to laugh with. 😀

So ... Just do your best. If you cannot achieve the work you want with the unstabilized 90mm, switch to the stabilized 80mm or a stabilized body. Don't sweat it by much, it's all just equipment.

G

"Equipment is transitory. Photographs endure."

 

[jsrockit]

Um, yes: many people have musculature issues that make even 1/500 second dicey for critical sharpness.

Obviously. I think you know I was not speaking in general, but to him specifically. More worried for Joe than shocked.

I have a tremor... 1/500th does the trick ... for now.

 

[back alley]

i don't have a tremor but my hands do shake a bit if i hold my arms out ahead of me...i guess the 16-80 ois must work really well...i could use that at 80mm if i want something longer.
and for the record i'm not really depressed about it all but i am not happy about it either.
i do appreciate the concern though.

 

[jsrockit]

i guess the 16-80 ois must work really well...i could use that at 80mm if i want something longer.

Yes, it is really good. Anyway, it is just a lens... if it isn't working and you don't want to deal with it... use what works. 🙂

 

[back alley]

maybe i'll trade for a 55-200...or sell the 90 and add the $$ to my gear budget.

 

[Hari]

for long the 105/2.5 Nikkor in ltm
stay at 250 or better unless you can
lean on something

 

[Ronald M]

Back in the day we had a saying; ‘the best lens is a tripod’.

Agreed. Better than my fancy handholds, but you need to carry it around and you miss fleeting moments.

 

[Dpingr1]

My hands are not nearly as steady as they used to be either, and my left hand is weaker than the right because of a mild stroke several years ago. Hasn't stopped me, though. I just make sure I have a small monopod with me for using longer lenses or heavier cameras.

 

[Pál_K]

As a general tip for steadiness, learned from decades of precision long range shooting, gently press the release in the short moment after you've totally exhaled. Also, don't try to "force" a particular hold - your muscles should be completely relaxed and merely providing support.

 

[farlymac]

We're all getting older along with you, Joe.😀 If you really like the lens, you'll figure out something to make it work for you. Don't give up so easily.

PF

 

[back alley]

We're all getting older along with you, Joe.😀 If you really like the lens, you'll figure out something to make it work for you. Don't give up so easily.

PF

yeah, this getting old sorta sucks, eh?
i can see using a monopod or a tripod but less...i have both...i won't make any sudden moves tho i am tempted towards the open box xh1..;

 

[Doug]

Joe I hope you'll find a good solution, and one convenient to implement. I'm an opportunistic shooter so a mono/tripod is too much hassle when out photo hunting. But I'm a decade ahead of you and very much appreciate IBIS in my Pentax and Leica Q. Wish you luck!

 

[CharlesDAMorgan]

yeah, this getting old sorta sucks, eh?
i can see using a monopod or a tripod but less...i have both...i won't make any sudden moves tho i am tempted towards the open box xh1..;

I have an XH1. I much prefer the ergonomics vs the other Fujis, particularly the grip. I have carpel tunnel syndrome and can grip, but for all intents and purposes, the 5 stop IBIS is quite brilliant.

I hope you get it sorted!

 

[ruby.monkey]

Shouldn't you be using this as an excuse to buy an X-T4?

 

[back alley]

Shouldn't you be using this as an excuse to buy an X-T4?

a thought that i had not considered but is now etched into my wobbly brain!

 

[back alley]

just texted the camera store about the open box xh1 and it has been sold...

 

[Richard G]

In my 50s I discovered that digital is unforgiving for sharpness compared to film. The 1/ focal length shutter speed rule no longer cut it. This was with Leica M and I was pretty steady. For a 90 in 135 format I’d want 1/250 minimum. The floating ISO with Fuji would be the solution to try first.

 

[back alley]

UPDATE...well i did sort it out and basically made sure that the shutter speed is high enough to overcome my shakiness...
along the way i also decided that i don't care for the weight of it (also the 16-80) and will eventually sell these 2 lenses off.
the weight of the xpro3 with the 27mm or the 18mm is more in line with my needs and wants...

 

[jsrockit]

Always good to discover you need less instead of more... 🙂