Does anyone find that the lack of IS is a problem if you don't have particularly steady hands?
505056
For me, it is more of a problem the closer you are to your subject. Since the focus also can go in and out quickly on a macro lens with a slight motion toward or away from the subject, the problem is compounded. I'm not enough of an expert to say whether the presence of IS would resolve the forward/back issue.
505057
Hi Silvia. I have not found it a problem at all. Without the use of a tripod, nobody is perfectly steady. My shots come out clear. I have no complaints.
505058
I always use a tripod, so I can't answer this question. But one would expect a 100mm lens to be very sensitive to movement. It's the price you pay for amazing magnification. I've been using the LiveView focus feature on my computer screen, which allows me to re-focus individual areas of the photo every time there is a position change. I highly recommend setting this feature up if you have a stationary subject.
2143613
It was actually pretty difficult, even with dexterity. You'll need someone to help you, I think
291532
Simple answer is yes BUT if I understand your goal, I have seen better solutions with an articulating arm. You may want to search that . While this does have a wide range of adjustments , it is not something I would want to do on a regular basis .
2059021
I haven't had that problem (that I know of), I don't use it often so it may be an inherent characteristic. I am interested in other folks feedback.
2112019
It should be helpful for weak hands. Sounds like you could have carpal tunnel.
1103750
For me personally I don't have trouble doing neutral pull ups on it as is, it's a non issue for me. Hope that helps!
2196747
I've never had a problem doing this as the trigger does not require a large amount of pressure, however the motion does not feel particularly ergonomic and I can imagine someone having trouble with this if they already had hand/tendon issues.
1182069
Absolutely not. I have weaker hands every day ( 50+ women can probably relate) and I was shocked at how little effort this takes! You truly hardly touch it and the juice comes pouring out.
1417708
I'm not sure. It doesn't take particular strength, but I do need to use both hands to get it placed correctly.
181280
I agree w/other responders here --- if I can hold/use w/o difficulty, it's not too heavy. ---
133347
Yes, to an extent...I typed this response with no extra support. You can tap fine but it does jiggle as you type on it. If you want no movement whatsoever, look elsewhere.
1804746
Yes no problem. My husband is not handy at all and he was able to do it without my help!
2157025
Yep. That's how I use mine just don't jostle around too much and it should be ok.
234823
Yes, although it's not going to be as precise as the pen would be though. I always seem to have a problem at work because people go to point at something on the screen and instead they move everything around.
1995004
No - it's very clicky in each of the four directions, and slightly sticky. I've found that even just using it as arrow keys is difficult, w.r.t. getting precise motion.
537072
I don't think that it is significantly different from the other keys. I may require slightly more "push" but it is hard to tell. I'm a touch typist and I feels fine to me.
2196752
It does for me. I had a broken in two places wrist on my dominant hand - and am kind of spastic with my other hand so yeah.. it's rough for some of us.