Gerry, Canon UK list this item, described as "Tripod adapter for TS-E lenses". It's UK list price is �33.29, but from what you say, it is not available in the US.
Another route may be from NPC, primarily know as manufacturers of Polaroid backs. The Polaroid back for my EOS1Ns came with a tripod spacer. A simple alloy rod, threaded top and bottom (about 1-1/2 inches long). I suspect this would do the job. It may available without the back, as a spare part? Regards, Craig Z ----- Original Message ----- From: "Gerry Morgan" <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> To: <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> Sent: Friday, January 25, 2002 2:16 AM Subject: Re: EOS Tripod Adapter for Tilt-Shift Lenses > > > > Gerry Morgan wrote: > > > I'm trying to buy a tripod adapter that will prevent the TS-E 45mm lens > > > from fouling on my tripod head. > > Julian Loke wrote: > >The spacer might be an FD system accessory that was carried over to the EOS > >system, since I see the occasional Canon FD 35mm Tilt-Shift advertised with > >and without a spacer. > > > >At http://eosdoc.com Jeff Conrad suggested in his Tilt-shift lens manuals > >that a booster/grip could be used in place of the Canon spacer. Or that > >changing to a ball-head might also give sufficient clearance. > > > >I think there might be yet another (undocumented) alternative. But you have > >to cross over to the "dark side" and order a Nikon AH-5 Tripod Mounting > >Spacer for 85mm f/2.8 Micro PC Lens. See: > > http://www03.bhphotovideo.com/images/items/241996.jpg > > > >For the asking price of $USD50, do you think that an accessory ball or 3-way > >head might be better value? What kind of tripod are you using? > > The tripod head that gives problems is a Bogen 3028 3-way head. It works > fine with my Bogen 3029 head, but that's not always the head that I want to > use. By carefully positioning the camera on the head, it is possible to > make the 3025 work without fouling, but it means that the camera is not > always in the most convenient position on the head. Thank you for the > suggestions. The Nikon AH-5 attachment looks like the best idea. I'll see > if anyone suggests a cheaper alternative before spending $50 on it, though. > Perhaps there is a generic tripod mounting spacer that would be cheaper. > I'll call some camera stores and find out. > > Thanks again! > > Gerry * **** ******* *********************************************************** * For list instructions, including unsubscribe, see: * http://www.a1.nl/phomepag/markerink/eos_list.htm ***********************************************************
