Need Advice On Tripod Head
Jun 28, 2014 18:37:45 #
RWR
Loc: La Mesa, CA
Since Manfrotto has not responded to my inquiry, I know I can depend on you for expert advice. Need I be concerned about overstressing this tripod head? (Bogen 3063)
Jun 28, 2014 18:44:19 #
amehta
Loc: Boston
RWR wrote:
Since Manfrotto has not responded to my inquiry, I know I can depend on you for expert advice. Need I be concerned about overstressing this tripod head? (Bogen 3063)
It's right on the edge. If you zoom out, the stress might change, so you better not do that. I'm not surprised Manfrotto has not responded, they don't want to admit any limitation, even something as challenging as this.
Jun 28, 2014 18:46:49 #
Jun 28, 2014 18:47:32 #
Hang about 40# of concrete on her and she should be good to go!
Jun 28, 2014 18:59:29 #
The one in the thumbnail looks a little iffy, but the one in the download photo looks much bigger. I'd go with the second one.
Jun 28, 2014 19:07:00 #
RWR wrote:
Since Manfrotto has not responded to my inquiry, I know I can depend on you for expert advice. Need I be concerned about overstressing this tripod head? (Bogen 3063)
Wow you'd best to wait to hear back from Manfrotto, it's probably in engineering right now to build you something
Jun 28, 2014 21:14:25 #
RWR
Loc: La Mesa, CA
Say, thanks all for your assistance. I'll just use it for a hat rack (not my straw hat, though - that's too fragile lol).
Jun 28, 2014 22:22:15 #
I'm surprised that you left it on there long enough to snap that photo. You must not care for it too much. You are braver than I am.
Jun 28, 2014 22:41:50 #
RWR
Loc: La Mesa, CA
Erik_H wrote:
I'm surprised that you left it on there long enough to snap that photo. You must not care for it too much. You are braver than I am.
I would have moved it sooner, but didn't want to disturb a couple of bashful caterpillars mating in the bushes.
Jun 29, 2014 01:04:01 #
Do NOT use that rig with the column extended. It could be blown over be any hurricane that happens along!
Jun 29, 2014 01:27:23 #
I'm gonna suggest a tripod ring for that lens. That's an awfull lot of weight for that body to support on that tripod like that. :lol:
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Jun 29, 2014 01:28:27 #
SharpShooter wrote:
I'm gonna suggest a tripod ring for that lens. That's an awfull lot of weight for that body to support on that tripod like that. :lol:
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Maybe an extension arm......
Jun 29, 2014 07:18:52 #
RWR wrote:
Since Manfrotto has not responded to my inquiry, I know I can depend on you for expert advice. Need I be concerned about overstressing this tripod head? (Bogen 3063)
WOW !!!
I admire your ability to live on the edge. You are one brave person.
(I hope your equipment survived the challenge. Amazing.)
Jun 29, 2014 13:29:19 #
I also see you connected the camera straight to the tripod and did not use a lens support, I agree, you're pretty brave!
Jun 29, 2014 13:40:17 #
RWR
Loc: La Mesa, CA
I don't know about brave - foolish is probably more like it. Think I'll just weld a stud on the top of my Hi-Lift jack & use it as a monopod. It's in the Jeep all the time, anyway. Will work on the lens support, too. I'd never have thought of all these great tips if I hadn't posted this.
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