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Issue with Fuji Zooms and Tripod

Started Apr 1, 2020 | Discussions thread
JNR
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Re: Issue with Fuji Zooms and Tripod
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Kirth Gersen wrote:

Well, I found the solution. I'm a bit embarrassed to say it, but I will own up. When I mounted 55-200 on the tripod this morning, I noticed the slightest of wobbles, and noticed the ballhead was very slightly loose despite being as tight as I could make it. Taking off the camera, I got an Allen key, tightened it up o the tripod and.. no more shakes. Well significantly fewer shots with shake. And yes, of course you can get sharp photos on a tripod with low shutter speeds!

Thanks all of you who made constructive suggestions. I have certainly learned a lot more about the camera in the last 24 hours! One last, sharp shot of my garden ;).

Always impressed when someone owns up to the source of the problem. You probably got to most of the source, but when doing a comparison I still think shooting inside eliminates environmental variables. And, shooting at a wider aperture will tell you more about the lens differences.

Enjoy your Fuji adventure. Even though I mostly prefer the primes (due largely to the desire for lens speed and small size), I suspect you will be pleasantly surprised by the high quality of the zooms - the 55-200 is a good one (though I don't own it - I've seen great shots from it).

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