Canon Photography
Hand-holding your 100-400 ...
Hi guys, I know some of you, in particular Keith , rely soley on handholding your camera and lens ( as I do too ) . Who wouldn't when you have the Godsend that is IS .
I grip the very end of the lens ( supporting most of the weight ) with my left hand and fire away . I have noticed that you have to kind of adjust your fingers on your left hand slightly so not as to jog the manual focus ring though if I'm being particularly clumsy.
I was wondering , what are some of your hand-holding techniques ? Or is that too much of a secret 
I know a girl who also has the 100-400 and she grips the tripod ring bracket with her left hand which I found to be a very awkward and unweildy way of shooting . Yet , she has shown me some amazingly sharp photos !
Cheers
Nick
Still getting to grips with how to handhold my 100-400 (had it less than a week). I've tried the far end like you, or close to the body (more strain on the wrist though). I also find it easier if I squat down and rest my elbow on a knee! Haven't tried the tripod ring but may give that a whirl.
Interested to read how others do it.
I've never really thought about this, to be honest.
I cradle the lens along its length, with the heel of my hand under the first moulded ridge on the lens body (the section with the little screws in it), my fingers spread out under the length of the barrel.
My index and middle fingers rest on the tightening ring.
I think as long as it's comfortable and steady, there's not much to worry about here - I reckon that tucking your elbows into your torso properly is much more important.
I cannot get away with holding the tripod mount though!