> Subject: Re: 135-600mm lens on 3011BN+3030 head setup
>
>
> On Mon, 8 Apr 2002, Nitin Garg wrote:
>
> > 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 ?
>
> Since you're getting the lens, and already have the pod/head combo, why
> not try it for yourself and see if you can detect any movement?
>
> chris
Right, and the movement may be the head snapping and the lens plunging
to earth! I warn you. I wouldnt mount that lens on anything but the biggest
of tripods/heads...
JCO
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