On Mon, 8 Apr 2002, J. C. O'Connell wrote: > > 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
I doubt that. The 141RC head is a pretty tough piece of metal. You might bend the handles, or not be able to keep the lens steady, but I can't see the head itself breaking. Has anyone ever broken a 141RC/3030 head before? chris - 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 .
