02-14-2013, 09:41 PM
[quote name='mst' timestamp='1360606152' post='21899']
Sorry for the late reply. Yes, I did use the collar for testing, however I always test tele lenses (anything above 100mm) using two tripods, so I can't really comment on the stabity issue you mention. To me, the collar seems reasonably stable, much better than other collars Nikon has produced in the past (like on the AF-S 80-200 or the 80-400 VR).
When testing stability, however, I don't think it makes sense to use an unrealistic scenario. If you're using a tripod and the collar, then you're obviously looking for best stability. Not using mirror lock up sounds a bit strange in this context.
-- Markus
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The collar is stable. The connection barrel of the lens is not. I don't know a lot of persons shooting a 850 grams lens by using two tripods... <img src='http://forum.photozone.de/public/style_emoticons/<#EMO_DIR#>/wink.gif' class='bbc_emoticon' alt='
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This collar is also meant to be used on a monopod, isn't it? What good is mirror lock up when using a monopod? Btw., with the new VR I used to go as slow as 1/10 with less blurr than with the collar and VR was switched off.
My question is only: what good is a stable collar if the junction is weak?
Sorry for the late reply. Yes, I did use the collar for testing, however I always test tele lenses (anything above 100mm) using two tripods, so I can't really comment on the stabity issue you mention. To me, the collar seems reasonably stable, much better than other collars Nikon has produced in the past (like on the AF-S 80-200 or the 80-400 VR).
When testing stability, however, I don't think it makes sense to use an unrealistic scenario. If you're using a tripod and the collar, then you're obviously looking for best stability. Not using mirror lock up sounds a bit strange in this context.
-- Markus
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The collar is stable. The connection barrel of the lens is not. I don't know a lot of persons shooting a 850 grams lens by using two tripods... <img src='http://forum.photozone.de/public/style_emoticons/<#EMO_DIR#>/wink.gif' class='bbc_emoticon' alt='
' />This collar is also meant to be used on a monopod, isn't it? What good is mirror lock up when using a monopod? Btw., with the new VR I used to go as slow as 1/10 with less blurr than with the collar and VR was switched off.
My question is only: what good is a stable collar if the junction is weak?