> Subject: 135-600mm lens on 3011BN+3030 head setup > > > hi, > > How realistic is the advertised support limit of tripods ? As in if a > tripod system's specs say supports 12 lbs, can it really do that or is > putting anything over say 10 lbs on it make the tripod unstable/collapse/ > give away ? > > I have a bogen 3011N with 3030 head and it serves me well with the small > itty-bitty lenses I have. Its specs say supports 11.20 lbs. But I am > receiving a SMC K 135-600mm lens soon and the lens itself weighs 4070 g > (~9 lbs -- source kmp page). With the cam body about 1 lbs, thats making > it really close to the max weight. Should i try using this tripod or get > a beefier one ? > > thanks, > nitin
The 135-600 doesnt lend itself well to a tripod ( use a monopod instead ) because the tripod mount on the lens is very near to the lensmount. This puts it out of balance and EXTREME stress on a conventional head. You need a REALLY beefy tripod to mount the lens, i wouldnt try it with a triod rated at only 11 lbs. JCO - This message is from the Pentax-Discuss Mail List. To unsubscribe, go to http://www.pdml.net and follow the directions. Don't forget to visit the Pentax Users' Gallery at http://pug.komkon.org .
