Large lens carry
Feb 8, 2022 09:33:51 #
jsfphotos wrote:
Hey Bill Nikon! Who makes that little carry handle? We want to know!!! Thanks.
That looks like something from smallrig.
Feb 8, 2022 10:10:49 #
Sidwalkastronomy
Loc: New Jersey Shore
I carry my 150-600 Tamron with a cotton carrier vest and attach the safety strap and the strap to hold the lens to the vest. Wondering why do you need a double handle and not use the lens handle as your carrying handle
Feb 8, 2022 10:13:15 #
Just got a 600mm f4. If it is on a monopod or tripod over the shoulder for a longer walk. I also have a somewhat small strap on the lens that I put over my neck just in case I drop or it detaches from monopod. Also hand to have it hold the weight if you are adjusting the legs. If I were to adjust legs, afraid it may tip and fall! Too much money to drop it!!!
This little strap is not obtrusive and just enough for safety!
This little strap is not obtrusive and just enough for safety!
Feb 8, 2022 10:22:15 #
Feb 8, 2022 11:10:38 #
CliffMcKenzie
Loc: Lake Athens Texas
Better (and available) solution. Billnikon provided an attractive solution to help carry a long lens & camera however “out of stock”, “discontinued” and from the manufacturer “5-8 day delay after the conclusion of the Chinese New Year” leaves us hanging. A better solution is to change the foot to an elongated Arca Swiss foot (yes, this assumes you use Arca Swiss). The Nikon (200-500 or 500) requires you to add an Arca Swiss plate (ASP) to its foot. The problem is ASP addon has only one screw which even when used with a Gimbal head has to constantly be retightened (shooting jets at 7 FPS). Better, yes, the elongated ASP makes a great, stable handle. I use a Black Rapid and additionally help support weight by carrying the foot. You also would have a faster dismount to tripod and the strap hangs around your neck.
Feb 8, 2022 11:47:58 #
billnikon
Loc: Pennsylvania/Ohio/Florida/Maui/Oregon/Vermont
DoneFlyin wrote:
So what brand/source is the handle? Where does one locate a handle like that? Thanks…
I bought it several years ago from a company called filmcity.
Feb 8, 2022 12:37:34 #
druthven wrote:
I would like to hear how members of the forum carr... (show quote)
deleted - couldn't find the link I wanted.
Feb 8, 2022 12:38:06 #
DoneFlyin
Loc: Texas Hill Country
billnikon wrote:
I bought it several years ago from a company called filmcity.
Thanks for the info - I appreciate it. A pretty nifty handle!
Feb 8, 2022 12:38:46 #
Feb 8, 2022 13:16:13 #
tiphareth51
Loc: Somewhere near North Pole, Alaska
Hello, your post has generated a lot of interest. There are several different ones on Amazon but I did not see your particular model.
The Zeadio brand looks interesting. Once my trip is done, will get me one. If you could post a link to yours, that would be appreciated. Thank you.
The Zeadio brand looks interesting. Once my trip is done, will get me one. If you could post a link to yours, that would be appreciated. Thank you.
Feb 8, 2022 14:24:07 #
billnikon wrote:
This is how a man carries a Nikon 200-500 mm lens. "No straps or slings that you don't need, this little handle is a: bad ass need".
what brand is this?
Feb 8, 2022 14:27:29 #
billnikon
Loc: Pennsylvania/Ohio/Florida/Maui/Oregon/Vermont
orvisk wrote:
what brand is this?
Filmcity
Feb 8, 2022 14:46:27 #
Joe Martin
Loc: Fort Collins, Colorado
Not sure how many would find this helpful, but I found it at B&H.
https://www.bhphotovideo.com/c/product/1483011-REG/uurig_1365_aluminum_dslr_camera_universal.html/?ap=y&gclid=Cj0KCQiAxoiQBhCRARIsAPsvo-wFpPxJVqT7iQIli3jmtQMzJ1h5ThR_cd7MPuaHyIFhO8u2nEiEAhcaAiy-EALw_wcB&lsft=BI%3A514&smp=y
https://www.bhphotovideo.com/c/product/1483011-REG/uurig_1365_aluminum_dslr_camera_universal.html/?ap=y&gclid=Cj0KCQiAxoiQBhCRARIsAPsvo-wFpPxJVqT7iQIli3jmtQMzJ1h5ThR_cd7MPuaHyIFhO8u2nEiEAhcaAiy-EALw_wcB&lsft=BI%3A514&smp=y
Feb 8, 2022 15:44:44 #
The lens feet on some large lenses are very comfortable as a handle. I know a couple of Nikon feet are even cushioned. A good Arca Swiss plate is all that's needed.
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Feb 8, 2022 15:58:46 #
billnikon
Loc: Pennsylvania/Ohio/Florida/Maui/Oregon/Vermont
Bill_de wrote:
The lens feet on some large lenses are very comfortable as a handle. I know a couple of Nikon feet are even cushioned. A good Arca Swiss plate is all that's needed.
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My tripod foot on my Sony 600 f4 is padded.
https://www.bhphotovideo.com/c/product/1485539-REG/sony_sel600f40gm_fe_600mm_f_4_gm.html?sts=pi&pim=Y
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