----- Original Message ----- From: "Julian Loke" <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> To: <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> Sent: Friday, March 01, 2002 2:42 AM Subject: Re: EOS lens tripod collars
> > [EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote: > > Further to my question, posted 16/1/02. > > F.Y.I., tripod collar adapter (Canon PART number YG2 - 0500 NOT AN > > ACCESSORY) will allow the use of tripod collar type B (standard on many L > > lenses) with 100 f/2.8 USM Macro. > > The adapter fits neatly onto the lens locating at three detents. The tripod > > collar fits over the adapters four lugs in the same way as it would on a > > lens. Smoothness of rotation is compromised but otherwise it works very > > well. > > Hi Craig, > > Thank you for your very useful information. > > Did you find any problem with fitting the Tripod Mount Ring B on the EF > 100mm f/2.8 USM Macro lens? > > In particular, is it true that a battery pack cannot be used? > > Cheers > Julian Loke Hi Julian, Fitting is simple (as described above). Once fitted, it is not possible to rotate the camera through 360 degrees as the tripod ring fouls the finger grip. This happens no matter which grip I use (i.e Standard Grip GR-E1 or Power Drive Booster E1. I do not have a Battery Pack BP-E1, but doubt if it makes any difference). In practice, this is not a problem as rotation from landscape to portrait (with the shutter release button uppermost) is not affected. The type of tripod head used is more likely to cause a problem. Of my 3-way tripod heads (Manfrotto 390, 029,160), landscape orientation is not possible with the 390, when the camera has a PDB-E1 fitted. As I only use this lightweight tripod for going walkabout, I never take bodies with boosters, so it's not an issue. (Q. "What's the best tripod?" A. "A heavy, sturdy one." Reply "No, the one you have with you!") Incidentally, I leave the adapter ring on the lens. It doesn't hinder me when hand holding. Hope this is of help. Regards, Craig Z * **** ******* *********************************************************** * For list instructions, including unsubscribe, see: * http://www.a1.nl/phomepag/markerink/eos_list.htm ***********************************************************
