p.2 #1 · 600 IS II + NSN CLF-456 Lens Replacement Foot
arbitrage wrote:
Is the NSN any shorter than the RRS? It looks very similar in height in the pictures. Peter's recommendation is awesome for handholding (lower centre of gravity) but not for carrying at your side as a handle. The CRX-5 1" low version is the best I've found for both handholding flight shots and still being able to carry it at my side.
PS. I'm heading to Borneo in March... if you want to come find me in the jungle I'll bring one over for you
My question, is when you handhold the lens, does anyone use the Blackrapid sling? Which of the feet will accommodate a Blackrapid sling which requires a 1/4-20 thread to attach to the lens foot?
Thanks, John
My question, is when you handhold the lens, does anyone use the Blackrapid sling? Which of the feet will accommodate a Blackrapid sling which requires a 1/4-20 thread to attach to the lens foot?
Thanks, John
I use Black Rapid RS7 on RRS foot and on CRX-5 foot for my 300II. I think all of these feet usually have a screw socket on their base.
p.2 #3 · 600 IS II + NSN CLF-456 Lens Replacement Foot
arbitrage wrote:
I don't have that one Paolo but I do have the RRS one and the 4th Gen designs CRX-5 that can be moved around. I really like the CRX-5. I have it with the low mount option on the 600II and I have it with the higher mount on my 300II because the low mount rubbed against the reversed hood on the 300II. I've retired my RRS one for now. The 4th Gen is just lower profile but still can be used as a handle even with gloves on (probably not an issue where you live!!).
I am so excited about the lower mount option for the CRX-5. I think Peter and I both called and spoke to John about how having a tighter fit actually helped with stabilization when handholding. I agree with Peter that the 4th generation plate for the 800 is the best, but didn't fit perfect for me on the 600mm. t haven't found much give in the CRX-5, but you might need to road test it and tighten it after the lens settles if you aren't the Hulk when installing.
p.2 #4 · 600 IS II + NSN CLF-456 Lens Replacement Foot
It's probably safe to assume that, with these high end gadgets, fit, finish and materials will be top notch. The hardware that comes with the CRX-5 for e.g. seems to be of very high quality with replacement screws (and accompanying Allen wrenches) that ensure precision fit in all the parts.
The weight of a fully loaded rig, 600mm II + 1DX + 2XI III, probably less than 15 lbs (though feeling much heavier in the field), should be easily handled by any of the mounts mentioned in this thread. Ergonomics should therefore be the primary concern.
I own only the CRX-5, with both low and high mounts. A plus is its intrinsic adjustability. The space between the plate with the low mount and the lens barrel is about one inch from the bare barrel of the 600mm II but only about 3/4" from where the plate overlaps the rubber focusing ring.
There is a threaded tripod mount hole in the bottom of either the low or high mount. If the mount is placed in the rear hole the rear safety stop screw will fit into the hole that's sometimes present in some (video) mount plates. This may be serendipity or by design, since I found this by a pleasant accident and not by the manufacturers guide. I suspect the latter.
p.2 #5 · 600 IS II + NSN CLF-456 Lens Replacement Foot
Does anyone know if the Jobu design lens foot (LF-C604M2) foot for the 600II has mounting screw holes on the bottom for attaching a monopod? I can't find a number to call them directly and ask and trying to order today. So, if anyone has one, please let me know.
The CRX-5 Low Foot looks interesting, too. Question. Does it have a mounting screw hole at the bottom for mounting monopods? Is adjustment for balance made by sliding back and forth or do you have to move the mount to a different hole? Also, does the plate come with the stops? I did not see them in the product photos I've seen so far.
I do both handheld and tripod mounted shots, if that helps any.
Note: I decide to start a new thread on the CRX-5, but the question for Jobu still stands.
