>All this is moot if I can't get a longer plate than the 7" one that is on >the lens at the moment.
You might try Kirk. Kenneth Waller -----Original Message----- >From: William Robb <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> >Sent: Jan 13, 2006 1:52 PM >To: [email protected] >Subject: Re: Continuing to Accessorize Bertha > > >----- Original Message ----- >From: "Kenneth Waller" >Subject: Re: Continuing to Accessorize Bertha > > >>I see your dilemma. >> Is the lens tripod mount modified? It doesn't look like it would go with a >> lens of that size/weight. > >It looks stock. Apparently our own Fred Wasti was the original owner of this >lens. Perhaps he could shed some light on this. > >> >>>I am hesitant to put a spacer between the lens plate and the lens body, as >>>it would add a weak point in the attachment, and would complicate >>>supporting the lens at the front of the plate. >> >> I think if you used quality attaching bolts, that engage the maximum >> thread depth in the lens mount, the joint would be no less strong than >> what you have now. You would have a slightly higher cantilever moment on >> the lens mount but it should be OK. >> If the added spacer only shadowed the existing lens mount footprint, I >> don't see how it would complicate supporting the lens @ the front of the >> plate. > >Complicate only in relation to what I have done now, which is to put some >closed cell foam onto the plate to support the lens. >All this is moot if I can't get a longer plate than the 7" one that is on >the lens at the moment. > >William Robb > > > > ________________________________________ PeoplePC Online A better way to Internet http://www.peoplepc.com
