I want to shoot a partial solar eclipse in a couple of weeks. Would this be strong enough to protect my camera or should i stack??
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I don't know, but i don't think so. It was good for me for beach pictures in Cuba last may. But it's another story pointing to the sun. I would google for the right one. Don't know that much to say wich one should be the best.If you want me to send you a test picture write to me to rorofe to gm. Bye
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I'd go with a much stronger filter. 1.8 maybe. Don't stack you'll just be begging for light scatter shooting in to a light source like that.
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im sure its strong enough to hold your camera. i got one for my girl friend and she loves it. she carries her purse (heavy) and all the other junk women tote around them..
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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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It is worth its price. It's not super sturdy at all. It works well for light weight camera and i would not recommend it if you will use it with a professional camera. However, since it is not super sturdy, it's pretty lightweight and easy to be carried around. It all depends on what kind of camera you are using it with.
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in a word yes, but if it's all you are going to use it for it's total over kill, I use my carrier for a Canon 7D with a 100-400 lens on it, you should consider something more light weight for a (great) point and shoot, the weight of my gear helps keep the carrier in place as well something that light might cause the carrier to be, ummmm, floppy if that makes sense
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I have used it with a Canon 5D and the Canon 100-400 and it's definitely strong enough to hold the weight. Whether or not it has enough weight/mass to dampen vibration is something you'd have to determine for yourself based on what you're shooting. I got this tripod to use at airshows and needed something as lightweight as possible to carry around all day. I'm very happy with the tripod and after a year of use and travel it has held up well.
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I wouldn't think it would matter what camera you were using. Even a "nikon," lol. Its just something that magnifies your view, and keeps the bright sun light off your viewing screen. Its such a great piece when you are out shooting in Bright sun.I even used it to see my phone better yesterday at the air show! A MUST HAVE in bright sun!
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Hi, As for protection for the camera, yes, as long as you have it all snapped up and covering the camera I would say it would do a good job of protecting from rain. If you were to turn a garden hose on it maybe not so much, there are openings where the two halves meet and where the camera straps have space to exit and flowing water could enter at those places. And keep in mind that this is a leather case and as such exposure to water isn't it's strongest suit. If you think rain/water will be a regular encounter you would be better off with some synthetic material but for the casual, unexpected encounter it is more than adequate. Hope this helps.
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My best response is true. While it can handle more weight and be counter balanced easy enough, there is some bending that can happen which will warp the metal. A dslr and a decent lens is fine but don't pile on a bunch of other gear or you'll end up with a bent jib.
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I'm using the tulip lens cover right now and it's good for sunny days but if it's raining a lot where you shoot I would use the rubber hood. Plus the rubber one is better for all around things. It's more of a multipurpose hood.
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I have two, plus 1 smaller.... Couple umbrellas and my tripod all in what used to hold my backdrop set up. It's a bag type case but serves the purpose
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It should hold them, but it will not be steady. I used mine for about 2 months before it started to give out because of too much weight. I've used the 2.5K BMCC and know how heavy it is. I was using Canon DSLR's, namely a 5D MkIII with L prime glass on it, and the weights provided, and it started to bend the tubes at the fulcrum. It was great while it lasted, but I ran into problems with not being able to clamp the locks down tight enough to keep it from slipping out of place. Also, in any wind, it wasn't very sturdy, even with everything tightened down. The design is good in that it compacts down nicely, but overall I'd recommend getting one that is a bit heavier duty, like a carbon fiber one. Long story short, yes, it will hold them. Will it balance? Probably not. Unless you are shooting with a Micro 4/3, or lightweight DSLR like a Rebel Series or D3100, this ePhotoInc Portable DSLR Mini jib just doesnt' cut it.
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My camera bag gets so full that adding a case just doesn't appeal to me. I will say that a photographer friend warned me that the base, that screws into the camera, is made of plastic ( as opposed to her Nikon(I think) flash that was metal) and so more likely to break.
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yes it will hold you camera as questioned. I prefer to store my camera with lens facing up. This assumes you have the standard lens attached. long telephoto lens maybe a problem.
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It should hold it just fine. Bear in mind it isn't a heavy duty tripod, and it won't take getting knocked around much, but for the price it's been great.
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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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The bracket doesn't have much to do vertical shooting on tripod. As long was the tripod is durable or if you have sandbags to hold the tripod down, there wouldn't be a problem. It has to do with the weight of the camera in addition to the bracket. If the tripod isn't durable, the camera weight will tilt the entire tripod and possibly damage your dslr. Best,TechNeek