Hi Ken,
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If you can afford the LiPo, get it. It not only lets you shoot forever (remember when cameras didn't use batteries?!), it transforms the way the camera feels.
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As others have already pointed out nobody ever regretted buying the LiPo-grip. With a bit of luck you may find a used one as people move on to newer DSLR cameras. It does add weight but ergonomically it has a wonderful design - try one and you're hooked forever.
Maybe even custom inspectors read this forum?
Yes, the flash stays in place--vertical--and the camera VERY easily flips position. The bracket is VERY stable--and I like how the power cord is secured as opposed to my Strobo 120 (or any Strobos). You have to buy the flash cord attachment to suit your cord however.
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Maxven, start at this image and go for about 5 or 6--all taken with th E10 and Hoya R72. Most of my IRs were taken with G1 and Hoya R72, but I found the E10 quite acceptable. I use channel mixer (mono) primarily to convert my IRs. Sometimes I use LAB and lightness channel. No--you can't see 'through' the filter. I composed, focused, put filter on--all on a tripod--the only way I shoot IR.
I'm trying to think how to describe this. The frame sits in your hand--that little 'handle' sits out front and you put your hand under it instead of under the camera/lens. That stays 'as is'--only the camera flips over to the left (the shooter's left). The bracket, the flash stay as is also. The bracket goes under (or sort of 'surrounds') the camera--the lens sort of goes between the the 2 sides of the bracket. When you have hold of your grip (in my case) I just sort of lift up/over and the camera moves into portrait mode. It is quite ingenious--and very smooth and easy. Nothing like using my Strobo. so, no, I would say the camera doesn't 'hang' from my hand--it is supported by the bracket under it and the mechanism that flips it. Quite sturdy--to say the least LOL. I will never ever need another bracket in my whole life smile .
Hi Bill,
I just have never taken handheld IRs. I used a tripod with my G1 also-(-a monopod works okay also), but I find I rather prefer a bit longer shutter times--more 'film' IR appearing. But--that being said, it does make it less flexible. I enjoy 'process' smile -- so part of shooting IR for me IS the tripod, filter, setting up the shot, etc.Very nice work. I should have been more specific on the lack of
IR. I agree that if you want to take a tripod with you all the time
and can find a nice calm day (no wind) then the E-10 does do quite
well. Since shutter speeds of 2 or more seconds are usually
required I do not consider the E-10 a very versatile IR Camera. An
example of one would be an C-2100 which allows viewing through the
view finder and handheld shots. Sorry if my comments mislead
anyone.
Jeff S
WB9ZPO
C-21OO, E-1O ,TCON 300s, TCON 14-B
