Re: Support for big glass

[Paul Stenquist]

I use a 3047 head with big glass and have had no problems, but I have 
it mounted on a 3036 tripod, a much more substantial unit. Last week I 
shot off this tripod with the a 400/5.6 and a 2X converter, all on the 
*ist D. That's a field of view comparable to a 1200mm lens on a 35mm 
film camera.
Paul
On Feb 21, 2004, at 7:57 AM, Don Herring wrote:

Just got my hands on a Takumar 500/4.5.

My Bogen 3021 tripod with a 3047 pan head will support the thing, but 
it is very subject to vibration when focusing and such.

So, I'm wondering what needs replacing to help reduce the vibration?  
The whole thing, or just the head or legs?

Thx

Don