If you're talking about an Arca Swiss type quick release system, it sounds like you need a longer mounting plate (that attaches to the lens tripod collar) that can slide in the quick release receiver, effectively moving the lens mount forward ahead of the camera body. If you're talking about a Bogen type quick release mount, I'm not sure what options you have.
Kenneth Waller in the quick release system you're using. -----Original Message----- From: [EMAIL PROTECTED] Sent: Mar 14, 2005 5:12 AM To: [email protected] Subject: How do you long glass guys mount them Ok, i'm sure i've overlooked a simple thing, but, how do you mount those long pieces of glass using the lens tripod collar. I was able to mount the Sigma 300 F2 and the istD on my monopod with ball head and quick release no problem,as the istD body is a lot smaller than the D2H(see Nikon vs Pentax thread<g>) When i tried to mount the Sigma 170-500 to the monopod and tripod the body(D2H) got in the way of the release switch. I tried mounting the lens,then the camera,but all that got me was dust on my sensor and it would not mount to the lens mount on the camera . Any suggestions. Is there a certain type of head for these things.? I'm sure i'm missing something obvious here. BTW both of these lenses are quite nice. The 300F4 focuses quite fast on the istD. On screen the shots i took look good,but a print will tell. The 170-500 is actually not bad for hand holding/panning. I did use the truck and fence posts for stability.Now to decide if i should go zoom or look for a 400 for the D2h. Dave ________________________________________ PeoplePC Online A better way to Internet http://www.peoplepc.com
