Canon 70-200 Lens Support

[kylebainter]

Hey guys, I wanted to know what you recommend for lens support on the 70-200 for both 15 and 19mm setups. Any insight would be great! BTW, I'm looking for lens support for my Epic when my canon mount arrives.

Kyle

 

[Dave Blackham]

There are some good support here.

http://www.cameraaccessorysolutions.com/

or less costly

http://www.vfgadgets.com/Quick-Mounting-Lens-Support-Bracket-19mm_p_165.html

 

[Dave Blackham]

Just tsome other ideas. Stainless bars are great but heavy. Allstar has aluminium bars, they are very light and work Ok but do bend, fine for top bars not really lens support. Red have good carbon rods as do Cineroid

http://www.3dbroadcastsales.com/description.php?model=2450

Dont use cheap carbon from unknown sources as it can shatter.

 

[Brian Timmons]

Hello Kyle,

I use a simple and low cost solution provided by ALL STAR CINE.

http://allstar-cine.myweb.hinet.net/html/red_accessories/red_accessories.html

Click on "ALL STAR SHOULDER SYSTEM" and scroll down to LENS SUPPORT SCREWS at the very bottom.

I've used this for a few years specifically with the 70-200 running on a RED ONE with BIRGER MOUNT
and it has worked quite well. Easy on the pocket too.

I will say though Dave's suggestions are about as solid as you can get.

Brian Timmons
BRITIM/MEDIA

 

[Dave Blackham]

Allstars kit is good, highly recomended. We use the mount system on all our cameras.

 

[James Brundige]

Zacuto has similar to camera accessories at about half the price. Sturdy and easy to use. 15 or 19 mm rod mount.

 

[kylebainter]

I see on the allstar it is screwed into the collar on the 70-200, is that how the others are working too?

Kyle

 

[kylebainter]

bump

 

[Dave Blackham]

The intermediate mount is fitted on to the lens mount be it Nikon F or Leica. The intermediate mount is unscrewed so its tight on the lens, its fits like a normal stills Camera mount, then a small grub screw is tightened to retain the adaptor.