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p.1 #1 · Opteka Tripod Collar Mount

Anybody try one of these Opteka Tripod Collar Mounts on the Canon 70~200/4L IS?
Supposedly same as Canon Tripod Mount Ring A II(W)

http://tinyurl.com/6fqc9n

Nov 26, 2008 at 05:04 PM

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p.1 #2 · Opteka Tripod Collar Mount

I bought a similar clone in the summer from eBay seller buybuyeasy. It worked fine on the few times I've used it. The cost for mine was lower, at $35 including delivery - for that price, you can't go too far wrong. I generally have it with me if I'm travelling with f/4 zooms and a tripod.

Nov 26, 2008 at 05:44 PM

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Nov 26, 2008 at 05:44 PM

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p.1 #4 · Opteka Tripod Collar Mount

jcolwell wrote:
I bought a similar clone in the summer from eBay seller buybuyeasy....

Thanks Jim-

Now just $28.00!
(eBay link) http://tinyurl.com/5or3p7
Just ordered one!

Nov 26, 2008 at 06:02 PM

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Nov 26, 2008 at 06:33 PM

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p.1 #6 · Opteka Tripod Collar Mount

It looks like it hinges open.... do they make one like that for the 70-200 2.8 IS ?

Nov 27, 2008 at 05:41 AM

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p.1 #7 · Opteka Tripod Collar Mount

The Canon Tripod Ring Mount A has hinges and the B has the keyed roller fitting. The knockoffs would need to use the same system unless they expect the user to remove the four screws (unlikely).

EBH

Nov 27, 2008 at 05:50 AM

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p.1 #8 · Opteka Tripod Collar Mount

Ah, good point, EB, as usual.

Here is a link to some more knock offs. Note black is available, too.

http://www.sourcingmap.com/high-class-mount-ring-for-canon-camera-tripod-accessory-p-16253.html

Nov 27, 2008 at 05:59 AM

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p.1 #9 · Opteka Tripod Collar Mount

does depend how much you value your lens and body. These things are cast metal (probably aluminium) and if there is a fault in the casting then you have a week spot which can break. leaving your body and nice lens to come crashing down to the floor.
At least the one the OP mentions is for the 70-200/4 which is not too heavy so should not stress the thing to much. But the 2.8's and bigger lenses could stress it alot more.
Same goes for the knock off wimberly gimbal heads you see.

Nov 27, 2008 at 11:30 AM

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