What's the heaviest equipments you ever used with this? My Canon 1DX+700-200 2.8 IS feel a little unbalanced unless I put fastenr on tripod ring.
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I have not used with 70-200 f/2.8L IS, but I've used it with 24-70 f/2.8L and it's fine. I guess you'd attach the fastenr to wherever you would normally mount the camera on a tripod--and in the case of 70-200 f/2.8L IS, you would mount that camera on a tripod using the tripod ring on the lens--so I think you're doing it correctly =)
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I use a Nikon D7000 with a 28-200mm lens and a SB-600 flash, seems secure, though if possible I always keep my hand on the camera, habit I guess.
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Not sure how heavy my equipment, but I typically have 2.8 zoom lens, battery grip with extra battery on Nikon D7000, so got to be 4-5 lbs. I also bought the black rapid fastner ring, so maybe why it's a bit more heavy duty. Didn't have problem, but you do need to tighten it up once a while, since they do get loose after a while.
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I use this with a canon 7d and 70-200 4L lens. In the past, before upgrading my camera to 7d, I used it with a T2i and canon 100-400 L so the weight is sort of the same. I never mount the black rapid on the camera, just the tripod ring on the lens. When I used the 7d with myCanon EF 16-35mm f/2.8L II, I still have approximately 4 pounds of heft, so there is more unbalance, but not too bad. I also walk around a lot in NYC so there really is no other alternative to the sling camera strap for me.
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Ive used my Canon Rebel+300 3.5 IS + my 430 exii flash. The strap and fastener is pretty sturdy. I love this strap because I do a lot of hiking. Its also a great walk around strap. I like the sport edition because the strap that holds it in place under your arm. Highly recommend this product.
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Sorry for the delay but I bought this for my son and I had to get in touch with him to get the answer. He says that he had to buy a robust Ball Head that would hold the weight in order for this to work successfully. The ball head also allows you to tilt and move the camera as you want to. I hope this helps you with your problem.
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Yes, I love it! Its good for a heavy camera. Make sure all equipment is attached correctly.
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it has supported a canon 7d with 70-200 f2.8 and extender. this is about 10 pounds total. it is very sturdy. I suspect that the head that you choose, not the tripod itself, will be your limiter.
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I have this tripod and I absolutely love it. I have a Canon 60D and can cantilever it out over my subject without any problems. You will have more weight they me, however, the stand is equipment to attached a cantilever weight to stabilize the tripod. I don't think you can go wrong.
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Tripod is fine. Monopod you're risking shaky footage.Image is incomparable, but I use the 24-105 IS if I have to do handheld or monopod work.
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I use this with a Canon 7D. It's very well balanced with a camera on it. My tripod is a Manfrotto 055CXPRO3 but I think just about any tripod above the cheap lower priced models would suffice.
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Great idea. Wish I didn't need a tripod, though. I guess I'll have to decide whether I really want to do a lot of macro work. Thanks!
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Absolutely not compatible with any camera with lenses that has weight. My 1DX with 200 f1.8, or even the lighter 400mm f2.8 II IS, the monopod flat plate comes loose with the heavy torque, and the segments cannot be adjusted while shooting unless you lift the weight on the stick. Not something you want to do when trying to record moments.
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Thanks for asking.... I'd have a sturdier tripod for any/all telephoto lens. Just not good enough. The extra weight makes the tripod "slide" downward.
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I use it with a Panasonic 170 as well as Canon DSLR'S the heavier the camera and battery the smoother the ride. Keep zoom lens in one focal length to achieve and keep static and dynamic balance
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I'm using the tripod - and have some reasonably heavy equipment on it ( digial camera + telephoto lens ) and i took some long exposures that were fine. Clearly one of the main factors is weight but i have had no stability concerns.
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Hard to tell. I have a Lumix with a 200mm lens and it was fine. Any issue was that the camera is so light compared to the lens, so the torque of the long lens seemed to have a slight effect, but I could clamp it down: it worked fine. If the weight of the system is centered over the base of the tripod, which a heavier camera would have, it should be OK. The tripod seems very sturdy for me.
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I can't tell you definitively since mine hasn't arrived yet but my Canon T2i is about that weight and that's what it's made for. Once you get it there's a sequence you have to do to balance it using the length and weights at the bottom. I would assume it's going to be fine though.
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Hi. I ended out returning the Manfrotto and purchasing a Carbon Fiber Gitzo based on the difference in weight, though the Manfrotto didn't weigh that much more (+ 1LB?). I am using a Sony RX1R, so even the 1 LB difference in weight was important since my camera is so compact. Unfortunately though, I cannot remark on your camera and lens from experience, since your carrying heavier equipment from the start, but it was a nice tripod and ball head for the price, rated to hold that weight, and seemed pretty portable over all. Hope that helps
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I don't know yet. I have just attached it to my camera rig and have only been out once. That said, I have a heavy rig - Canon 7D with grip , using my Canon 70-200 L, and it seemed sturdy enough. Won't know for sure until there is a failure, which will probably lead me to test it over a mattress or something like that.
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I would not trust it whatsoever with anything over 2lbs. Even at 2 it's a little bit sketchy. And like the other answer said, this product is so-so at best. If you're using a point and shoot or go-pro on it, fine. But it's not enough for a DSLR like a Canon T2i or T3i or anything larger.
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Hi Nadia, I believe that all the mounting holes and threading are standard. The SL1 is not as heavy as the T3i which I own so stability shouldn't be an issue. However If you intend to upgrade to a larger DSLR soon, you may need a more durable tripod, especially if you are into serious photography. I would recommend that you contact the supplier and let them answer your queries. Please not that this tripod currently works well for me as my skill level is still amateur.