Canon 100D- bit too small

[Nathaniel]

Re: Canon 100D- bit too small

Thanks Kelly and Andy. I do use my long lens as per Andy's comment- left hand on the lens,supporting it's weight, and right hand on the controls.
It is the "torque" aspect which appears to be the problem, but I was not at all keen on buying another crop larger body DSLR for wild life shooting.I have no regrets at all about buying the 100D which I enjoy using as a light weight camera. I am now able to carry two camera bodies in my holdall for concerts and special assigments in churches and elsewhere- the 6D and 100D whereas in the past I only had the 6D and often wondered what I'd do if the 6D manfunctioned during an important assignment. The fact I have 2 (DSLR) camera bodies with me is a great,mental,comfort to me.

[Paulstw]

Re: Canon 100D- bit too small

I think Andy's suggestion with the grip strap would actually help a lot.

[the black fox]

Re: Canon 100D- bit too small

if you have a tripod mount on your lens nat ,i have a pistol grip you could attach to it to see if that helps .the other choice is a battery grip to balance the weight .or indeed a lighter lens with equal reach.

looking at it from an entirely different angle why not just go for something like the new canon SH60 with its incredible zoom range .lightweight ,long zoom .and decent quality

[Nathaniel]

Re: Canon 100D- bit too small

Many thanks for all your comments. This thread has actually opened my mind to two things (i) whether my operational techniques are correct & if correct (ii) I think a hand grip will be the best solution- without adding any weight. I have not considered a larger crop DSLR at all as it would defeat the whole pupose of my buying the 100D- it's lightness. Thanks Jeff for the offer of a pistol grip; the camera has got a tripod socket.
I will let you know my final decision and what I done. Once again my sincere thanks to all the good members for their comments and advice, which is much appreciated, as always.

[the black fox]

Re: Canon 100D- bit too small

i,ll try to sort out a meet up in the week nat ,try this grip as it might just be what you need .my personal thoughts are along the lines of its a nose heavy rig though .perhaps you would like to come to the secret valley with me and maybe ashley (depends on his work ) i/we can show you a different way of doing things where the weight won't be a problem .
its a pity i haven't still got it but a while back i bought a special rig from the U.S.A that actually held the camera and lens in front of you on a four strap harness ,i found it to small for me but would have been perfect for you

there ya go found one in germany bit pricey though e/bay item 111305509620 ,best to do a google on LENSMASTER LENS CRADLE as you might find it stateside cheaper and can also see what it does

[Nathaniel]

Re: Canon 100D- bit too small

Thanks Jeff. After I posted this thread,and having read James's "me and my camera" in the current EOS magazine, I was really pumped up after reading his health problem & how he has overcome it, and went out to try holding the camera and lens with my left hand, more towards the lens end,and found that the torque problem was more or less non existent. It would appear that the technique of holding the camera and lens in this instance could be the answer. i will know how I feel once I try a proper field test. So wait for it!

[wayne2418]

Re: Canon 100D- bit too small

Pumped up eh Nat ..lol .. Sorry .