Rebel Question

reewik · 23rd of February 2006 (Thu)

Since I bought my 400 5.6 it seems my mount has become loose.... Not loose I guess but it seems to flex so to speak... Ok I know this is not clear... What do you all think. (I have tightened all the screws, none were loose)

I look forward to an upgrade to possible the 30D or the MkII... we will see what the Easter bunny, my Birthday, Fathers day, Christmas, and whatever other day I can think of will bring me...

I sill love what the rebel does for me so this may be a non issue.

Kinger · 23rd of February 2006 (Thu)

Well with a lens like that make sure that you are supporting the wait of the lens, and not just let it hang off the end of the camera.

reewik · 23rd of February 2006 (Thu)

Right, I realize that but i am looking to see if anyone else has also experienced this issue.

Kinger · 23rd of February 2006 (Thu)

Well I haven't experienced that issue at all with mine, and I have had it for two years. But then I just got my 100-400 and it is my first heavy lens.

gunnut · 24th of February 2006 (Fri)

I've got a sigma 170-500 with hood hanging on my rebel.I have not noticed it being loose.I use it manly with a monopod,and the clamp bracket around the lense.

AMainePhoto · 24th of February 2006 (Fri)

how bad is it flexing?

reewik · 24th of February 2006 (Fri)

Well with nothing to campare it too it is hard to say... I can hear it move it that indicates anything.. I can probably see a mm of space if I put a little pressure on it??

maggie_potatoes · 24th of February 2006 (Fri)

At what weight are lenses considered heavy enough to require support?

Mags

Kinger · 24th of February 2006 (Fri)

Ok, I may be wrong in this assumption, but if the lens weighs more then the camera, then support the lens.

Steve Parr · 24th of February 2006 (Fri)

Quote:

Originally Posted by Kinger

Ok, I may be wrong in this assumption, but if the lens weighs more then the camera, then support the lens.

Quite honestly, I never gave it much thought, but that makes perfect sense...

Steve

Curtis N · 24th of February 2006 (Fri)

Quote:

Originally Posted by maggie_potatoes

At what weight are lenses considered heavy enough to require support?

Perhaps a good rule of thumb is, if the lens has a tripod ring, it's meant to be supported. I don't think a normal person is strong enough to cause damage by trying to hold it up with the camera, though.

To the OP: I would have the camera/lens checked by someone knowledgeable. The flexing you describe doesn't sound right, and it could cause focusing problems if the amount of flex changes between the moment of focus and the moment you take the shot.

Pyrex · 24th of February 2006 (Fri)

I feel a bit presumptious adding to this as a fairly new user of an XT Rebel, but I have seen several magazines comment on NOT supporting a heavy or long lens with the body.

They all say hang the camera off the lens, as the lens can support the weight of the body, but the camera body WILL flex if you try to hold the lens up with it.

Hope you haven't already strained it....

reewik · 24th of February 2006 (Fri)

Well, the camera has no problems and I always hold the lens not the camera no matter what lens I use... Ok the 50 and , kit, and 28-105 I do not but the rest I do... The bad part is I cannot just hang it over my sholder.

23rd of February 2006 (Thu)	#1
reewik Goldmember Join Date: Dec 2004 Location: Lavergne, TN Posts: 2,657	Rebel Question Since I bought my 400 5.6 it seems my mount has become loose.... Not loose I guess but it seems to flex so to speak... Ok I know this is not clear... What do you all think. (I have tightened all the screws, none were loose) I look forward to an upgrade to possible the 30D or the MkII... we will see what the Easter bunny, my Birthday, Fathers day, Christmas, and whatever other day I can think of will bring me... I sill love what the rebel does for me so this may be a non issue. __________________ Eric: www.avianart.net Canon 1D MKIII, 600 f4 IS, 85 1.2L Canon 1D (Classic),50 2.5 Macro, 1x lifesize

23rd of February 2006 (Thu)	#2
Kinger Member Join Date: Nov 2003 Location: West Deptford, NJ Posts: 361 IMAGE EDITING OK	Re: Rebel Question Well with a lens like that make sure that you are supporting the wait of the lens, and not just let it hang off the end of the camera. __________________ Stephen King Drebel, EF 17-40L, EF 50, EF 85, EF 100-400L, 550 EX http://home.comcast.net/~king247 (randomly changing)

23rd of February 2006 (Thu)	#3
reewik Goldmember Join Date: Dec 2004 Location: Lavergne, TN Posts: 2,657	Re: Rebel Question Right, I realize that but i am looking to see if anyone else has also experienced this issue. __________________ Eric: www.avianart.net Canon 1D MKIII, 600 f4 IS, 85 1.2L Canon 1D (Classic),50 2.5 Macro, 1x lifesize

23rd of February 2006 (Thu)	#4
Kinger Member Join Date: Nov 2003 Location: West Deptford, NJ Posts: 361 IMAGE EDITING OK	Re: Rebel Question Well I haven't experienced that issue at all with mine, and I have had it for two years. But then I just got my 100-400 and it is my first heavy lens. __________________ Stephen King Drebel, EF 17-40L, EF 50, EF 85, EF 100-400L, 550 EX http://home.comcast.net/~king247 (randomly changing)

24th of February 2006 (Fri)	#5
gunnut Member Join Date: Dec 2005 Location: Central Valley California Posts: 72	Re: Rebel Question I've got a sigma 170-500 with hood hanging on my rebel.I have not noticed it being loose.I use it manly with a monopod,and the clamp bracket around the lense.

24th of February 2006 (Fri)	#6
AMainePhoto Member Join Date: Feb 2006 Location: Kennebunk, Maine Posts: 163 IMAGE EDITING OK	Re: Rebel Question how bad is it flexing? __________________ Canon DSLR 350D - black Sigma 70-300mm F4-5.6 DG Macro Sigma 10-20mm F4-5.6 EX Canon BG-E3 Battery Grip Canon SpeedLite 420EX Apple Powerbook G4 - Tiger -------------------------------

24th of February 2006 (Fri)	#7
reewik Goldmember Join Date: Dec 2004 Location: Lavergne, TN Posts: 2,657	Re: Rebel Question Well with nothing to campare it too it is hard to say... I can hear it move it that indicates anything.. I can probably see a mm of space if I put a little pressure on it?? __________________ Eric: www.avianart.net Canon 1D MKIII, 600 f4 IS, 85 1.2L Canon 1D (Classic),50 2.5 Macro, 1x lifesize

24th of February 2006 (Fri)	#8
maggie_potatoes Member Join Date: Dec 2004 Location: PEI, Canada Posts: 53	Re: Rebel Question At what weight are lenses considered heavy enough to require support? Mags

24th of February 2006 (Fri)	#9
Kinger Member Join Date: Nov 2003 Location: West Deptford, NJ Posts: 361 IMAGE EDITING OK	Re: Rebel Question Ok, I may be wrong in this assumption, but if the lens weighs more then the camera, then support the lens. __________________ Stephen King Drebel, EF 17-40L, EF 50, EF 85, EF 100-400L, 550 EX http://home.comcast.net/~king247 (randomly changing)

24th of February 2006 (Fri)	#12
Pyrex Member Join Date: Dec 2005 Location: UK, West London Posts: 58 IMAGE EDITING OK	Re: Rebel Question I feel a bit presumptious adding to this as a fairly new user of an XT Rebel, but I have seen several magazines comment on NOT supporting a heavy or long lens with the body. They all say hang the camera off the lens, as the lens can support the weight of the body, but the camera body WILL flex if you try to hold the lens up with it. Hope you haven't already strained it.... __________________ EOS Digital Rebel XT (Black) EFS 18-55 USM kit lens / EFS 10-22 USM EF 70-200 USM f2.8L / EF 50 USM f1.4 EF 2X Mk11 Extender Speedlight580EX /Jessops Ext Tubes

24th of February 2006 (Fri)	#13
reewik Goldmember Join Date: Dec 2004 Location: Lavergne, TN Posts: 2,657	Re: Rebel Question Well, the camera has no problems and I always hold the lens not the camera no matter what lens I use... Ok the 50 and , kit, and 28-105 I do not but the rest I do... The bad part is I cannot just hang it over my sholder. __________________ Eric: www.avianart.net Canon 1D MKIII, 600 f4 IS, 85 1.2L Canon 1D (Classic),50 2.5 Macro, 1x lifesize

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