Will the the Opteka Gimball head work with a Canon 500mm telephoto lense?
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It should work fine but you probably need a longer quick release plate. The one I purchased is the "Desmond 5.5-Inch 140mm 140 QR Lens Plate Quick Release Arca Swiss Compatible PC-140 DPC140" and I use it to mount small telescopes with no problem. The one issue you need to be careful with is the thumb screw for securing the plates to the mount; they have a tendency to slip a little. There are set screws to keep the plate attached to the mount so it should keep your lenses from falling off but just be careful with heavy lenses.
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I use mine with a Sigma 150-500 zoom on a Nikon body with a mono-pod. Works great.
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I would say YES! I was on a photo shoot with a friend that was using a 600mm Sony, and it worked with no problems and performed with high expectations. This is a work horse, with a minimal price for such a system.
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I am not using Canon 500mm but I expect it will work fine. The Gimball head is good enough to support my 600mm with the other gear (total ~ 15lb +)
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It is designed to support a camera with long tele lens W/O a tripod connection/collar. The length of the bracket can adjust from 170 to 280mm with the front of the lens resting on the V structure. Without knowing the size of your Opteka 650-1300mm lens, I cannot be sure whether it fits or not. The key thing is that the zoom and focusing rings should not sit on the "V". Based on donjames' answer, your lens may be too long for 293.
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Yes it will work. This is a lightweight tripod designed to be easy to carry, and works well. It is not a super-stable heavy studio tripod. I use a wireless shutter release to avoid shaking the camera on the tripod and highly recommend that approach if a wireless release is available for your Canon.
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It should do. I have used mine on a gizto traveller's tripod which is very light and it worked fine, so the weight should not be an issue.
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I also have the canon 55-250mm and was shopping for a Kenko Teleconverter. Am I understanding correctly, that if I don't mind manually focusing, it still might work?
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Yes it will work -- be sure to get the Standard edition. You will also need to get the upgraded board and install it in order to get the Gimbal to work properly.
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Actually, I have a D5000, and I think I understand what you are saying. Sounds like You want to mount just your camera, and not a telephoto to the to the Gimbal. Looks like you would have to use a longer rail plate than the one which comes with the Gimbal.That's the only remedy I can see.
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it will but its not build to stand for a long time, the lever that lock the grip to the ball head doesnt hold much especially if its heavy, i wont recommend this product if you use it for heavy lens , i guess this product is only good for kit lens .
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James, i don't know, i have a canon rebel xsi . With a normal len 18- 55mm. The adapter is included with the opteka :)
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As long as the Sony will accept filters, I believe it should work. The thread size is 58mm (obviously!!!) but if the Sony filter size is SMALLER, you should be able to get a step-up ring to adapt the Opteka. I hope this helps. By the way, I love my Opteka!
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Yes it will. Keep in mind that the teleconverter will slow down the lens by 2 stops.
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yes it will .It's avery good telephoto to begin with but u have to work with it a bit to figure it out .The instructions aren't much help
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Sorry, I really don't know. I put the head on a Dolica Pro tripod and I use it with a Canon Rebel T3i camera . Works fine for me, although, I don't know if that helps.
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As long as you Canon fits any of the interchangeable Canon lenses, the T-Ring will work. But if you are planning on using it with a telescope, you still need the 1.25 inch T-ring lens adapter that the ring fits on to.
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I have a manfrotto with 502ah head and I add anorher 5lbs weight to balance my Canon 5Dmk3. No problem.
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It would fit a standard tripod. I has two additional screw holes if need be. Also about the Trusmit follow focus; it should fit, as long as the follow focus is made for 15mm rails as this is what this product is made for. Also, depending on your lens size, that would also play a significant role if your follow focus would fit or not. On my camera, I have a 18-55mm lens on the Opteka Camera Mount and there is still plenty of room for a follow focus, if that helps as an example. The smaller your lens, the better the chances of your follow focus would fit. Hope that in-depth explanation helps!
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I assume your 500mm has a collar ring with mount, right? Attach the lens mount to the Opteka Gimbal. If there isn't enough clearance for the camera body to attached to the lens, you'll need to purchase an Arca-swiss rail plate. I can recommend the SUNWAYFOTO 200mm QR Plate /Rail Arca DPG-210 DPG210. You may need to go with a longer rail. The 200mm rail works perfectly with my 70-200mm lens, so I recommend you investigate the length before you buy. Once the longer rail is attached to the Opteka, finding your nodal point is a snap by moving the lens/camera back and forth along the rail until it balances perfectly. I assume your 500mm has a collar ring with mount, right? Attach the lens mount to the Opteka Gimbal. If there isn't enough clearance for the camera body to attached to the lens, you'll need to purchase an Arca-swiss rail plate. I can recommend the SUNWAYFOTO 200mm QR Plate /Rail Arca DPG-210 DPG210. You may need to go with a longer rail. The 200mm rail works perfectly with my 70-200mm lens, so I recommend you investigate the length before you buy. Once the longer rail is attached to the Opteka, finding your nodal point is a snap by moving the lens/camera back and forth along the rail until... » Read More I assume your 500mm has a collar ring with mount, right? Attach the lens mount to the Opteka Gimbal. If there isn't enough clearance for the camera body to attached to the lens, you'll need to purchase an Arca-swiss rail plate. I can recommend the SUNWAYFOTO 200mm QR Plate /Rail Arca DPG-210 DPG210. You may need to go with a longer rail. The 200mm rail works perfectly with my 70-200mm lens, so I recommend you investigate the length before you buy. Once the longer rail is attached to the Opteka, finding your nodal point is a snap by moving the lens/camera back and forth along the rail until it balances perfectly. « Show Less