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p.1 #1 · Tripod for 600mm IS II

Which tripod legs & tripod head are you using with your Canon EF 600mm f/4L IS II USM

Feb 05, 2013 at 12:46 AM

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p.1 #2 · Tripod for 600mm IS II

Not the 600, but I've got an RRS TVC-33 and Wimberley II head for my 500II. I've also got a Feisol CM-1471 with an RRS MH-01 monopod head for traipsing around fields where I don't want to heft the tripod along. Both work quite nice and I imagine would be fine with the 600II as well.

Feb 05, 2013 at 01:01 AM

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p.1 #3 · Tripod for 600mm IS II

No tripod for 600 II. The lens is within the handholding capacity of grown men and women.

However, boys and girls can use 600 II on a variety of tripods, unlike the situation with its predecessor where only the strongest tripod kind was advisable, such as Gitzo Series 5.

Feb 05, 2013 at 01:13 AM

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Feb 05, 2013 at 01:22 AM

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p.1 #5 · Tripod for 600mm IS II

mitesh, that is awesome.

The TVC34L is a work of art. Love my complete RRS support package: 34L, BH55LR, and L-Plates.

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Feb 05, 2013 at 01:23 AM

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p.1 #6 · Tripod for 600mm IS II

Good one, Mitesh.

Feb 05, 2013 at 01:23 AM

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p.1 #7 · Tripod for 600mm IS II

mitesh wrote:
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+1 so far it has been fine on my 34L and BH55. I usually just have it on the tripod till some action happens and then take it off for handheld flight shots. That said, I've barely had a chance to use my 600II yet so hoping for better weather and the return of some birds in the next month or so

Feb 05, 2013 at 01:56 AM

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p.1 #8 · Tripod for 600mm IS II

I use a gitzo 5 Series and a Wimberly II head
You can hand hold this lens for short periods, but definitely need a sturdy tripod if used with 1.4X Extender
Have also used the Wimberley Sidekick on an Arca Z2 ballhead for lighter weight when I travel internationally

Lloyd ............

Feb 05, 2013 at 02:20 AM

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p.1 #9 · Tripod for 600mm IS II

Gitzo series 4 or 5 and a good Gimbal head

Feb 05, 2013 at 05:06 AM

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p.1 #10 · Tripod for 600mm IS II

I use a Gitzo GT4542LS (4 series systematic) tripod, RRS universal leveling base, and either a Wimberley v2 gimbal w/RRS cradle or RRS BH-55 head. I've used my 800mm with this same support system and it works like a charm; very solid!

Feb 10, 2013 at 05:33 AM

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