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IOA · Mar 27, 2011, 1:22 PM

Hello,

I recently bought a 650mm-2600mm lens, and it's nearly 10 pounds. It does fit on my current tripod, but I've noticed that the legs are becoming warped and the quick-release plate isn't strong enough to keep the shot steady. Can anybody recommend a reasonably priced tripod or even monopod for heavy camera setups?

Thanks,

-IOA

shoturtle · Mar 27, 2011, 2:21 PM

This is pretty sturdy, if you need more, it will get expensive

http://www.adorama.com/SVPP4.html

IOA · Mar 27, 2011, 2:43 PM

Wow! That's absolutely perfect! Thanks a lot.

JustinThyme · Apr 24, 2011, 8:50 PM

Personally I would shy away from that one as I wouldnt want that much weight hanging on a 1/4" screw with a 3/8" adaptor and it doenst look very portable and easy to set up. I would go with one of the larger CF tripods by Gitzo, Induro etc. For my Canon 400 2.8L I use a Gitzo 3 series CF tripod. Yes they cost more but have a lifetime warranty and you will never need to buy another.

Mar 27, 2011, 1:22 PM	#1
IOA Junior Member Join Date: Mar 2011 Posts: 2	Tripod for Heavy Lenses Hello, I recently bought a 650mm-2600mm lens, and it's nearly 10 pounds. It does fit on my current tripod, but I've noticed that the legs are becoming warped and the quick-release plate isn't strong enough to keep the shot steady. Can anybody recommend a reasonably priced tripod or even monopod for heavy camera setups? Thanks, -IOA

Mar 27, 2011, 2:21 PM	#2
shoturtle Senior Member Join Date: Dec 2009 Location: Frankfurt AM Posts: 11,348	This is pretty sturdy, if you need more, it will get expensive http://www.adorama.com/SVPP4.html __________________ Super Frequent Flyer, no joke. Ex Patriot and loving it. Canon Eos 60D, T1i/500D, Eos1, Eos 630, Olympus EPL-1, and a part time Pentax K-X shooter.

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Mar 27, 2011, 2:43 PM	#3
IOA Junior Member Join Date: Mar 2011 Posts: 2	Wow! That's absolutely perfect! Thanks a lot.

Apr 24, 2011, 8:50 PM	#4
JustinThyme Senior Member Join Date: Aug 2010 Location: Princeton, NJ Posts: 361	Personally I would shy away from that one as I wouldnt want that much weight hanging on a 1/4" screw with a 3/8" adaptor and it doenst look very portable and easy to set up. I would go with one of the larger CF tripods by Gitzo, Induro etc. For my Canon 400 2.8L I use a Gitzo 3 series CF tripod. Yes they cost more but have a lifetime warranty and you will never need to buy another.