Setup for long lens: The attached photo is what published today in the local newspaper about my setup of super long lens. It works well for me. Just share here. Any suggestion is...

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Apr 25, 2016 01:07:43 #

Richard HZ Loc: Indiana, US

The attached photo is what published today in the local newspaper about my setup of super long lens. It works well for me. Just share here. Any suggestion is greatly appreciated. Thanks!

Apr 25, 2016 02:37:58 #

Leicaflex Loc: Cymru

:thumbup:

Apr 25, 2016 23:30:35 #

jcboy3

What brand is the camera support? I haven't seen that one before (I'm familiar with the Hoage, but that doesn't look like it).

Apr 25, 2016 23:42:48 #

Richard HZ Loc: Indiana, US

BENRO LH400
Thanks!

jcboy3 wrote:

What brand is the camera support? I haven't seen that one before (I'm familiar with the Hoage, but that doesn't look like it).

Apr 26, 2016 07:47:21 #

jimq Loc: Cape Cod, MA

Where did you get it? B&H reports it as discontinued.

Apr 26, 2016 08:25:10 #

jcboy3

jimq wrote:

Where did you get it? B&H reports it as discontinued.

Samys, Adorama. Holga Camera (Hong Kong) has it listed for $109.

Or look at the Haoge Telephoto Lens Support Bracket ($80 at Amazon).

Apr 26, 2016 09:22:00 #

Richard HZ Loc: Indiana, US

Although I buy almost of camera gears from B&H or Adorama, I got this this particular accessory from Benro China directly via my friend in China. The cost is about USD$100. The cost is about or over $200 if you can get from BenroUSA or Amazon.com.

Thanks!

jimq wrote:

Where did you get it? B&H reports it as discontinued.

Apr 26, 2016 09:25:41 #

jimq Loc: Cape Cod, MA

Thanks guys, just ordered from Holga. It looks like the perfect setup for my 600 f:4.

Apr 26, 2016 09:50:55 #

davidrb Loc: Half way there on the 45th Parallel

jcboy3 wrote:

What brand is the camera support? I haven't seen that one before (I'm familiar with the Hoage, but that doesn't look like it).

Manfrotto makes a piece similar to this. They list it as "Telephoto Lens Support" that replaced 3420 support bracket. It extends to a 9" span.

Apr 26, 2016 10:01:16 #

amfoto1 Loc: San Jose, Calif. USA

Kirkphoto.com makes support brackets for some specific lenses, too.

Check Wimberley (tripodhead.com), Really Right Stuff (RRS) and Hejnar Photo, too.

Apr 26, 2016 10:02:49 #

imagemeister Loc: mid east Florida

Richard HZ wrote:

The attached photo is what published today in the local newspaper about my setup of super long lens. It works well for me. Just share here. Any suggestion is greatly appreciated. Thanks!

You have the right idea, but you can not shoot vertical orientation with this - as far as I know.

Here is the RRS support - http://www.reallyrightstuff.com/Lens-Support-Pkg-dual-Quick-Release - where you can shoot verticals.

And, here is a much cheaper version - http://www.ebay.com/itm/251625082172?_trksid=p2060353.m1438.l2649&ssPageName=STRK%3AMEBIDX%3AIT

Apr 26, 2016 10:37:11 #

RRS Loc: Not sure

imagemeister wrote:

Thanks for the info. I wonder what those black rollers will do to a white lens over time.

Apr 26, 2016 11:07:05 #

wmurnahan Loc: Bloomington IN

Saw the article in the HT, great pictures, I have lens envy after seeing your set up. Biggest lens in my current set up is a 300.

Apr 26, 2016 12:15:58 #

speters Loc: Grangeville/Idaho

Richard HZ wrote:

The attached photo is what published today in the local newspaper about my setup of super long lens. It works well for me. Just share here. Any suggestion is greatly appreciated. Thanks!

I don't like the idea of using blocks for supporting the lens, there are adjustable (height) supports available that allow the lens to turn and not mark the lens (that's what I would use and I use them on some of my heavier lenses)!

Apr 27, 2016 02:20:04 #

photon56 Loc: North America

Thanks for sharing. I've been looking for different setups to reduce the vibration on longer lenses.

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