Tripod Probs

[jibbonpoint]

Hi

I've a problem with a Tamron 70-210 19AH. It weighs just under a kilo & doesn't have it's own tripod mount & can't see how you could fit one either. I'm having trouble getting it still on the tripod, even with the mirror up delay. It's worse if I have to use a 2x teleconverter. (sometimes I just have to use one). I have a Velbon CX560.

Does anyone have any ideas?
Thanks

Graeme

[maddog10]

I am not familiar with that tripod, is it possible that it is a 'lightweight' model?

May also be some universal style clamp-on type tripod mounts.
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[jibbonpoint]

It ceratinly wasn't one of your more expensive tripods Michael. (Approx $US110) but the tripod handles heavier units but more balanced. The mass here is supended from the camera but not balanced. I think the solution is to not fully extend it, which means I'll have to crouch; Oh! well.
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Pentax K10D + Kit lens. Tamrons 70-210 19AH, 70-210 46A, 80-210 103A, SP 2x tele: Pentax Super Takumar 50 1.4, 135 3.5, F 50 1.7. :Ricoh 35-70 Macro:Soligur 400 6.3

[j.lukow]

Maybe you need to use the idea that Andy (F16SUNSHINE) passed on to me in my thread on a question of technique
http://forum.mflenses.com/a-question-of-technique-t7175.html

The jist of it was to use additional weighting at the base of the tripod via drawstring bags.

I use that same lens on a very regular basis - Minolta Mount (Minolta XG70) usually with the auto winder on it and sometime with a tele-extender with no issues.

The tripod I use is an older Velbon Victory - which isn't exactly a heavy weight - though quite stable.

The only other thing that I can think of (although it may be a stretch) is your weight centred (the camera) and does it have any weight to it?

Jim
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Tamron 28mm f1:2.5, Tamron SP 35-80mm f1:2.8/3.8 & CF TeleMacro zoom 80-210 f1:3.8,
Vivitar f3.0~4.5 35-200mm macro focusing zoom, f 2.8 28mm CF Wide angle, 2x macro focus teleconverter,
Sigma F4 25-250, f 2.8~4 35-70mm zoom master,
Tokina SD f4-5.6 70-210 zoom, f4.5 80-200 "Ultra" zoom,
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Auto Yashinon DX 1:1.7 50mm,Steinheil Munchen Culminar 135mm f4.5, Adaptall-2 M42 adapter
Zeiss . . .
Zeiss Contaflex 126 system
Zeiss Contaflex Super

Other gear - Gossen Luna-Pro

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[Rob Leslie]

Tamron made a tripod sleeve that fits most if not all their med and long Adaptall lenses. One occasionally comes up on eBay.
Unfortunately they sell for fairly good money.
The simple reason for this is because you only need one tripod sleeve for any number of Tamron Adaptall lenses you own so not as many sleeves as lenses were ever sold and Tamron owners never sell their tripod sleeve unless they are giving up all their Tamron lenses.
I would never sell mine, even for real silly money.
My suggestion is you make a simple tripod cradle to support your lens on a monopod or tripod. Should be good for speeds down to 1/30 sec and lower if your carefull.
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[jibbonpoint]

Thank you for all thst assistance. I'll see what the Tamron cradle looks like & maybe get the Canon to adapt or even fashion my own.

Graeme
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Pentax K10D + Kit lens. Tamrons 70-210 19AH, 70-210 46A, 80-210 103A, SP 2x tele: Pentax Super Takumar 50 1.4, 135 3.5, F 50 1.7. :Ricoh 35-70 Macro:Soligur 400 6.3

[Rob Leslie]

I use this rail most for macro work but it is also handy to Balance heavy lenses on the tripod.


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Pentax K10D & K100D. Many Tamron Adaptall SP lenses, Fujinon f4.5 400mm. A loved Lens Baby 2, Lubitel triplet +++ and many many film cameras. Mainly a Digital user.
http://roblesliephotography.blogspot.com

[LucisPictor]

[Himself]

Nice combo Rob.
Is that rail part of a bellows?
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