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inthemoment · Dec 20, 2008, 1:55 PM

I have a 5dII and want to order a tripod. I was told by BH Photo Video that the Gitzo 1541 Mountaineer would hold the camera and a 100-400 lens.

When I read through Gitzo they say it holds up to a 200mm lens. But, based on weight specs it should work.

Any help, information would be appreciated as I would really like to order today to have for Christmas....thanks.

JimC · Dec 20, 2008, 5:03 PM

I've moved your thread down to our Tripods and Heads Forum, where you may have a better chance at finding suggestions.

JimC

inthemoment · Dec 20, 2008, 5:26 PM

Ok, I posted there but doesnt look like much traffic so I posted under General too.

sevbee · Mar 22, 2009, 5:32 AM

Longer lenses (that 400mm definitely is) are not only heavier, but they also influence the gravity point (it shifts) - that is probably the reason why Gitzo only recommends lenses up to 200mm.

Here is some more info about tripod weight: http://vesnakozelj.com/photography/e...amera-tripod-2

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Dec 20, 2008, 1:55 PM	#1
inthemoment Junior Member Join Date: Oct 2008 Posts: 12	I have a 5dII and want to order a tripod. I was told by BH Photo Video that the Gitzo 1541 Mountaineer would hold the camera and a 100-400 lens. When I read through Gitzo they say it holds up to a 200mm lens. But, based on weight specs it should work. Any help, information would be appreciated as I would really like to order today to have for Christmas....thanks.

Dec 20, 2008, 5:03 PM	#2
JimC Administrator Join Date: Jun 2003 Location: Savannah, GA (USA) Posts: 16,567	I've moved your thread down to our Tripods and Heads Forum, where you may have a better chance at finding suggestions. JimC

Dec 20, 2008, 5:26 PM	#3
inthemoment Junior Member Join Date: Oct 2008 Posts: 12	Ok, I posted there but doesnt look like much traffic so I posted under General too.

Mar 22, 2009, 5:32 AM	#4
sevbee Junior Member Join Date: Mar 2009 Posts: 3	Longer lenses (that 400mm definitely is) are not only heavier, but they also influence the gravity point (it shifts) - that is probably the reason why Gitzo only recommends lenses up to 200mm. Here is some more info about tripod weight: http://vesnakozelj.com/photography/e...amera-tripod-2