Long time lurker around here (I blame all of you for my RF glass addiction), thought I should join up and share something cool I made.
I got frustrated trying to mount my 'fancy' 600mm lens to a tripod, and I even at times struggle to find a good grip on the lens without twisting the focus ring when I shoot. So I got busy with my CAD software and my 3D printer and made a lightweight tripod mount for it. I make it sound soooo easy...(please don't notice the 27 iterations sitting on my bookshelf). It's not the fanciest thing out there, but it works, it doesn't weigh much and there is no 'canon tax' on it.
It almost defeats the purpose of the concept of a light super-telephoto lens with IS, BUT when you need it, it won't take up much space in the camera bag or weigh it down.
I think I've got a winner here.
Specs:
ABS Plastic (printed as a solid for those who 3D print)
72g (2.5 oz)
Metal Screw knob and keeper pin, with a brass threaded insert (1/4"-20) on the bottom
Base is Arca-Swiss compatible
You can still collapse the lens with it mounted, even with the battery grip installed.
If you are interested in one, I've made a few so others can feel 'cool' without the big white prices
My Etsy store Link
Mods if this isn't the appropriate place to post this, please let me know.
I got frustrated trying to mount my 'fancy' 600mm lens to a tripod, and I even at times struggle to find a good grip on the lens without twisting the focus ring when I shoot. So I got busy with my CAD software and my 3D printer and made a lightweight tripod mount for it. I make it sound soooo easy...(please don't notice the 27 iterations sitting on my bookshelf). It's not the fanciest thing out there, but it works, it doesn't weigh much and there is no 'canon tax' on it.
It almost defeats the purpose of the concept of a light super-telephoto lens with IS, BUT when you need it, it won't take up much space in the camera bag or weigh it down.
I think I've got a winner here.
Specs:
ABS Plastic (printed as a solid for those who 3D print)
72g (2.5 oz)
Metal Screw knob and keeper pin, with a brass threaded insert (1/4"-20) on the bottom
Base is Arca-Swiss compatible
You can still collapse the lens with it mounted, even with the battery grip installed.
If you are interested in one, I've made a few so others can feel 'cool' without the big white prices
My Etsy store Link
Mods if this isn't the appropriate place to post this, please let me know.
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