tvphotog Cream of the Crop  More info Post edited over 8 years ago by tvphotog. (2 edits in all) | Mar 13, 2015 17:22 | #1 Has anyone used this device to good effect with a big prime or a 100-400 + extender? Does it give you the increased stability of 15% claimed by RRS?  Image hosted by forum (717380) © tvphotog [SHARE LINK] THIS IS A LOW QUALITY PREVIEW. Please log in to see the good quality stuff. Jay
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Mar 14, 2015 17:02 | #2 Hejnar do something very similar. I did have a look at these sort of supports a while back when I had a 600 F4 L IS with a worn tripod ring. In theory they look like a very good solution as they off load the tripod ring on the bigger Super Teles, for a 100-400 I really wouldn't bother. Additionally it may well impede the zoom mechanism. Life is for living, cameras are to capture it (one day I will learn how!).
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CScottIV I should keep some things to myself!  More info | I agree with you on the 100-400L. For it to do any good you would have to re-adjust the front part every time you zoom because the diameter varies. Charles
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Mar 14, 2015 22:38 | #4 Thanks for the advice. Jay
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eddieb1 Senior Member  986 posts Likes: 227 Joined Apr 2013 Location: Oregon More info Post edited over 8 years ago by eddieb1. | Mar 15, 2015 11:05 | #5 I use a similar device for macro work. Putting 2 or 3 extenders on the camera body, followed by a lens, I think a bit of support is warranted.
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Mar 15, 2015 17:27 | #6 eddieb1 wrote in post #17475918  I use a similar device for macro work. Putting 2 or 3 extenders on the camera body, followed buy a lens, I think a bit of support is warranted. That is something I should consider as I often use extension tubes - ending up with quite a few joints! However for the 100-400 I think it would be more trouble than it's worth. Life is for living, cameras are to capture it (one day I will learn how!).
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Mar 15, 2015 18:00 | #7 johnf3f wrote in post #17476399 That is something I should consider as I often use extension tubes - ending up with quite a few joints! However for the 100-400 I think it would be more trouble than it's worth. Interesting for Macro however. For the 100-400 with an extension was really my concern. Jay
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I still wouldn't go for it due to the fact that the 100-400 extends/shortens when you zoom. If you were just setting it at a given focal length then this may not be a problem. Life is for living, cameras are to capture it (one day I will learn how!).
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