Is the MM294A4 sturdy enough to support a D750 &amp; 70-200 lens? Does it wobble with about 6 pounds of camera and lens on it? Thank you for your advise.
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That is the same camera and lens I am using doing my sports photos and it will hold it but it is not real sturdy. It is usable but if I need a new one I would not buy this one again.
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i have this Rig and it works great with my DSLR and a Prime ZEISS 50MM lens. anything above 6lbs, becomes kind of heavy for the arms. but the rig can handle 10lbs easy.
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If I'm not wrong the mount can handle about 9 lb. I use it for tracking shots of the moon and the sun with a Nikon D90, battery handle and a Sigma 50-500mm. This combination weights about 7 lb. and I have yet to have tracking errors. It is a good idea to place the center of mass of the optics you're using as to minimize torque. Also, I found that the brackets that come with the mount tend to flex, which then affects alignment. I ended up getting a solid dovetail L bracket instead, but if you are putting less weight on the mount you might not need it.
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I have a Canon 70D with a Sigma 150-500 mm 4.5 pound lens and it's very solid... and great for adjusting on uneven terrain... Had mine a year and love it... very well built!!
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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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The heaviest rig I have is a Canon 7D with a 70-200L 2.8 and it handles it well (with the lens collar of course). Don't think I would go any heavier, especially if it was a 500mm prime.
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It is stable for my Nikon d7000.since it is light to carry on, it is not for a big camera with a huge lens
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That depends on the tripod that you place it on. I use a Canon 5D3 with a battery grip and 70-200mm f/2.8L lens. I've not had any problems, but that's still not as heavy as your rig. Personally, I'd say that you are okay as long as your tripod can handle the weight.
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I bought it to use with my SB-800s and some light modifiers. It holds perfectly.Than I test it with my D7000 and a nikkor 18-135mm, not so good. Too heavy for the socket.
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My camera and telephoto lens weighs 7lbs. and there is no problem. It is very sturdy but don't try to use it as a stand alone tripod. It can tip easily.
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As Raymonte said, it is a very sturdy and strong tripod. My husband used an Olympus and his lens are pretty heavy. It is why he bought the Slik. He loves it.
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Not sure about the nikon but My Canon D60 w/ 70-300 IS lens weighs 4.10 lbs and it did great with that.
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You may want to think about getting the S4 head. I usually use this for Canons t4i, 70d, 7d with prime lenses under 100mm focal length which are fairly light. This weekend I am using it with a 70-200L lens and it is quite a hassle. I believe its supposed to support 5.5 pounds but after 4.5 pounds moving up and down becomes jerky since you have to tighten it so the camera doesn't fall backward or forward. So if your "Hd camera for TV/Cinema" is heavier than 4 pounds you should get the S4 head.
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I've used it with a zoom lens that weighs about 4.5 pounds. I really like it.
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I think it's sturdy enough to hold a heavy camera/lens combo like yours. I haven't had any problems with it, but that's an expensive kit you've got and it might be worth it to take a look at brand like Manfrotto. Just saying. After all, your camera gear is only as good as your supporting gear.
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I use this with a nikon D300s and a 85 mm macro lens, and it is just right. So probably in comparison your equipment might be too heavy.
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This is just a personal opinion - I use this support for the 24-105 when on occasion I'm using slow exposures because it does not have a tripod mount and it is heavy and allows vibration during exposure. On lenses with balancing tripod mount, this doesn't seem to be an issue. That being said, the mount does come apart and extend a great deal, and could be adapted either for mounting the camera or lens, giving a two point support instead of one, albeit with the front support somewhat in the way.