Does the 18-35 have a metal or plastic camera mount?
884881
Metal. Some of the other parts are plastic and it helps with keeping the lens weight down. Excellent lens.
1929764
I don't know about that - I'm a dude. I returned it because the plastic mount/neck is very flimsy, causing the camera to shake during activity.
466533
It is plastic. For the price I am happy. Even with a long lens the locks hold. It would not be suitable for a professional.
1457825
Nope. Just a fixed plastic mount. Mine actually broke off. Pretty weak if you ask me.
852666
It is made of metal. Aluminum? This is a great product. You have to jury rig a mount for the camera but it is easy.
904385
The grip is all plastic. There is no direct connection with the grip tripod mount and the camera body mount. I would not trust the grip tripod mount with any lens other than a light prime. Just a note; all grip functions work as advertised. I have large hands and the camera+grip feels better in my hands.
802651
The plastic is pliable. It is similar to a heavier trash can liner. I could insert my hands and manipulate the controls on the camera or I could manipulate the controls through the plastic. It's pretty much like using a good trash bag over your camera, but it's cut to fit the camera and give you easy access to the viewfinder.
472945
The camera has a steel "Ball" type mount. It is not "flexible" like rubber. I personally find the mount very sturdy and can be pointed in any direction from under a roof overhang.
2252981
It has a metal body! It is light weight and fits in your pocket! Perfect little camera with a nice 10X optical zoom. 4.5-45.0mm 1:3.2-5.8
838553
I believe the difference is they give you a roll bar mounting bracket for the camera ???
2030138
...metal & plastic, but this doesn't mean is sturdy. ...on mine the screw on the Quick Release Plate became lose after 2-3 times using it with a regular DSLR and not the heaviest lens at all... The seller NEVER REPLIED to my questions!I won't buy it again!LM
435839
All Nixon from the 50s on use the same mount. I yard this on my kit lens 18-55mm and it worked fine. Did you have a plastic mout to start with if?
1178379
It came with 2 mount options. A little metal bracket and a plastic reciever case.
368765
aluminum, I bought a steel mount seperatly. the mount that came with the scope was substandered to me, I had no confidence in it's stability or rilyability.
1529283
The gray part on the opposite side of the position locks is plastic but it seems to be just there to hold the leg release button in place. The leg screw locks are metal as are all of the important load-bearing parts. The ball itself seems to be plastic, but that's kind of understandable given how these things work. The ball socket is metal, but I can't be certain about the ball safety lock; it's covered with rubber and I can't see what's under it. What I can tell you is that this tripod is very sturdy and well built. I've had a camera and lens with a combined weight of at least four pounds mounted on it and it locks down well and stays in place.
1654576
I believe the head that connects to the camera is plastic. There are aluminum parts, but the main portion is good quality plastic. The remainer of the mechanism is plastic.
449856
its only mountable with the supplied plastic waterproof case. There is the standard camera tripod nut on the bottom