brianmen Loc: Sydney Australia

A put up a post requesting help with my 400mm 2.8 lens with 2 X convertor detaching from my 7D Mkii with the strap set up I was using. I got real help from the hog subscribers which I am very grateful for. Following these suggestions I have now set up a new strap rig to carry this setup. I even stretched the friendship further and attached my monopod with Gimbal head to the tripod mount on the lens. When I was walking ready to shoot I had the monopod stretched out to the length I needed. I could just swing it round into position and fire away. It just trailed in behind so it didn’t hinder me when walking. I have connected some very strong key rings to each lug of the lens. Onto this I clip a double harness with only one side being attached and a normal shoulder strap which is then attached to the other side. I set it so that the weight is equally distributed to both my shoulders. Thanks to everyone who contributed. You can see the set up in the photos.

The harness and strap set up


The rings on the lens lugs


Yours truly Ready for action

RWR Loc: La Mesa, CA

That howitzer would look great mounted on a military Jeep! :)

imagemeister Loc: mid east Florida

Here is how I carry mine - and use a steel monopod adjustable from the top with a pan/tilt fluid head ( manfro 3063) - 300 2.8 W/2X

Capn_Dave

Hi again Brian. That looks like it should work without catching. Only way to find out is to give it a whirl Pearl.
Now for the second part. Why do you have a ball mount on your monopod? I just screw my lens directly to the monopod. I am trying to save every ounce of weight I can.
Cheers
Dave

Gary Truchelut Loc: Coldspring, TX

looks good, glad I could help a little