Tue Aug 28, 2018 6:48 pm
Ales Kubovic wrote:In my hand I can hold the lens, but it would not be good on a tripod.
I have a BMPCC with View Factor cage, my lens of choice Sigma 18-35 mm with Nikon mount to MFT Metabones speed booster as well as dumb adapter.
I use a Joby Ultraplate 208 Quick Release Plate to support the lens.
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This can work well in the hand as well as on a tripod.
The plate has several well placed 1/4-20 threaded holes. I have a screw in one of the holes and I can use this when positioned in the right place in relationship to the lens to screw up to meet the lens(with padding) and thus support it. The Sigma lens is rather heavy and I would prefer not find out if the camera mount can hold it.
This plate is Arca Swiss so I have an adapter on my Manfrotto base plate when on the tripod.
This is a lighter way to go.
My alternative set up is to have rods and a lens support bracket. This is a heavier set up.
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