Is the lens light enough to use on a tripod w/o buying the tripod ring? I.e., is the camera's tripod mount strong enough to handle it?
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I use the ring most of the time but the 4.0 should be OK without it. I have used it on my 60 without the ring and had no issues.
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Yes the quick release plate will fit it and the camera isn't too heavy, but I would not put any heavy lenses on the camera. I usually half the load capacity of tripods for reasonable use, so for this one I would say 4-5lbs should be just fine.
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I really don't know why not if this camera has a standard tripod mount. The lens described is not unusually long or heavy and the tripod is quite capable of supporting it and the camera without tipping over. The legs lock in an adequately large triangle. If it (or any tripod) seems unstable when supporting such gear, be sure the lens is directly over one of the legs when in use. However, I don't believe this should be necessary in the described camera and lens.
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I'm sorry but haven't even looked at any tripod mounts for this lens. It's not bulky and heavy like a Canon EF 70-200mm IS L lens or anything so you may be just fine with just the affixing the camera body directly to the tripod. I found this tripod mount and have read it's designed specifically for this lens: http://www.mu-43.com/showthread.php?t=41512
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I use it with a Nikon D80 and 18-200mm lens. I have also added flash at times and the weight is something over 4 lbs at that point. I have used it in this configuration out-of-doors in a wind and have not been concerned about stability.
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I don't know how much your setup weighs but my camera with battery grip and biggest lens is sturdily supported by this tripod. Depending on the direction that you're facing your scope, you may want to extend the two front legs of this tripod for more support. I have not ever had a problem with this tripod as far as weight concerns. This little guy is a tank. Hope this helps.
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The merit of this tripot is its extreme portability, whether in a medium size carry-on or backpack. Based on what I could find out about the weight of your system, which seems to be similar to mine: Lumix GH1+ up to 100-300mm lens, this tripod will work well on the road. However, for more adventurous photo projects, such over rugged terrain or under severe windy conditions, your applications will be rather limited.ps: I am using a Vanguard S50 ball head. The one came with the tripot will not hold my system steady, period.
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I would not recommend using any 400mm lens handheld. This lens is large and heavy and really needs to be supported on a tripod. If tripod mounted IS and low light situations become non-issues as you should always turn off IS when you tripod mount an IS lens. I have gotten some remarkable bird photographs with this lens - it is very sharp and well worth the money for the extra reach it provides.
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absolutely not for the lens but the support with the small tripod Yes indeed!
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The tripod is very light duty with a screw mount that most cameras have. DO NOT mount your digital SLR camera on this mount because it is so light. It is perfect for the small pocket cameras but nothing more. It is excellent when used in this way because it is bendable. Tim
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I use it on a D300.it is heavy!! It does take good pic and a tripod should be used
1673259
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.
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Lynn, I think it will work fine. What time of equipment/weight are you putting on it? The tripod is compact, but i wouldn't use it to support a heavy camera and lens.
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Thank you for your inquiry. You can mount a DSLR on the tripod - it has the standard 1/4"-20 threaded post that is found on most photographic tripods. The tripod is fairly light weight and you should check for stability when you have attached your DSLR.
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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 canon T3i w/ a 50-250 lens with a batterie pack and it is rock solid! Love this tripod the ball head is awesome and very easy to use.
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I'm using this lens for long range stills... like a shot of a full moon I have it mounted on a Nikon D3100 with a doubler 2X making it a 1000mm Zoom lens. The first thing I noticed was that I couldn't hold it still enough to take a picture without some sort of stabilizer (recommend a tripod), the second thing is the light was really low, which for my purpose was perfect. I haven't tried it for any moving objects.