 Joe J. |
How to Use a Tripod Collar and Tripod I just purchased a Canon 70-200L f:2.8 IS lens and am a novice to big heavy lenses that have tripod collars. Can someone please explain how the tripod collar mates up with a tripod? And do I need a special type of tripod? Thanks!
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Terry R. Hatfield |
You need a mount for your tripod collar. It screws to the bottom of it, and it will also fit the bottom of the camera body you use. Get the same brand as your tripod, Joe.
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David A. Bliss |
You can just use the same tripod plate that you put on the bottom of your camera. This means that you will be taking it off of your camera and putting it on your lens collar, and then back again. Or, like Terry said, go buy a second plate for your tripod, and leave it on the lens collar. Use the lens collar mount when using a large lens. It makes a huge difference in sharpness because it is much more stable.
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Joe J. |
Thanks very much, Terry and David! The way I now understand this is that the tripod collar foot gets "connected" to the plate to support its weight and the camera rides "piggyback" on the lens. Or are there plates sold that connect both the camera and the "foot"? I probably sound stupid, but after making this kind of investment in a heavy (3.5 lb.) lens, I don't want any accidents. Thanks!!
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Terry R. Hatfield |
There are no stupid questions, Joe. For that lens and a camera body, just the one on the tripod collar will be enough. Joe, for a much larger lens, use a support on both places - the one on the camera will be supported by one of the tripod legs.
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