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jlwilm » Wed Apr 07, 2010 9:03 am
Not a Nokon Guy, but a comment that applies is universal.
A general rule for hand held is that the shutter speed should be twice your lens (zoomed) setting. So if you are zoomed out to 300 you need 1/600th or better shutter speed. This usually translates to a wide open lens and or a high ISO to get there - which can have a negative impact on depth of field and image quality.
Image stabilization can improve on this significantly and if you want to see the difference, it can best be experienced by looking at something with IS on, then off - at max zoom range.
So, using a tripod will definitely resolve the issue and there are many who practice 100% tripod shooting, but this isn't my style.