Tripod mounting collar Canon 70-200 f4 IS

I wouldn't mind finding out too. I have gathered that not all have the hinge like the Canon which loosens without opening to rotate the lens. I think possibly one made by jjc (plastic) or uwinka(metal albeit strange name) do but its whether they're likely to snap or scratch your lens???
 
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I got a cheap copy of the bay for my 70-200 F4 L and its been perfect.
The mount is the same colour as the lens and the inside of the ring is covered in felt to prevent scratching!
No complaints here.
 
With the 50D and the 70-200 I will mount the lens on the tripod for optimum weight distribution.
 
 
Alsos and Stupar....do your mounts have the spring loaded locking mechanism that allows you to change to potrait without actually opening the hinge?
 
Rajkay said:
Alsos and Stupar....do your mounts have the spring loaded locking mechanism that allows you to change to potrait without actually opening the hinge?
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Sadly mine doesn't have that feature. I guess thats the price you pay for a cheaper version.
That said though I have never used the 70-200 yet in portrait mode hooked to the tripod, i've only ever shot landscape
 
stupar said:
Sadly mine doesn't have that feature. I guess thats the price you pay for a cheaper version.
That said though I have never used the 70-200 yet in portrait mode hooked to the tripod, i've only ever shot landscape
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Oh well, I will just have to take the plunge and just get one (third party). I tried shooting random stuff in the fog yesterday evening and the lens weight kept moving the tripod head downward!
 
Rajkay said:
Alsos and Stupar....do your mounts have the spring loaded locking mechanism that allows you to change to potrait without actually opening the hinge?
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yes mine does, just ease off the collars grip on the lens with the knob and it rotates freely but stays secure enough to hold the lens and camera nicely, ive used it with my 50d and 1d both fine.
 
alsos said:
yes mine does, just ease off the collars grip on the lens with the knob and it rotates freely but stays secure enough to hold the lens and camera nicely, ive used it with my 50d and 1d both fine.
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Oh poo...just read your post, I ended up getting this one, which I reckon looks pretty spot on to the original canon one. Will post an update when I receive it.
 
dentedshed said:
I just gave one away here for postage as it didn't inspire confidence at all. I think I just might go for an original one.
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lol depress me further! oh well I dont intend using it except indoors or in garden (grass) etc, 99% of the time I don't even use my tripod anyway. With the exception of my grip everything else is original canon so I totally understand but I guess this is one thing I don't think I could justify spending that much on an original mount, maybe if they were £30-40. Anyway thats what my accidental damage cover is for! :bonk:
 
O.k just a small update, I received my tripod collar and am very pleased. There are no sharp edges to scratch my lens and the screw is spring loaded so it is very difficult to remove unless you pull the screw outward. Colour is a perfect match to the lens and so far seems very sturdy so a pretty darn good match to the oem!

p.s. dentedshed I noticed yours was slightly different, mine came in a box branded by "jueying".







 
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Rajkay said:
Oh well, I will just have to take the plunge and just get one (third party). I tried shooting random stuff in the fog yesterday evening and the lens weight kept moving the tripod head downward!
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What tripod have you got? ive had this problem but its more of a weak tripod situation, Manfrotto 785B, not strong enough. Mines the same ring as the second one listed from photogear, ive found using a remote to trigger the shutter helped, i know i need a stonger tripod but the ring seems fine
 
The difference usually is that the Canon one is metal and the cheap chinese ones are plastic.

edit: I see the one above is actually metal
 
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£45 wow i actually would be prepared to pay that. 4737carlin I've got a redsnapper 283 with their basic 3way head.
 
I bought this one

http://cgi.ebay.co.uk/New-Canon-EF-7...item3362c5637d

It is aluminium and fits the lens perfectly, its a good colour match and works nice and easy from portrait to landscape. I'd recommend this one and its a fraction of the price of the Canon part.
 
HI, I asked the question on the Canon forum "Are the none Canon collar safe" and this is one of the replies I received:- You need to familiarize yourself 1st hand with how Canon's collar functions. It tightens/loosens BUT (critically) does NOT open unless you ALSO pull (vs twist) the knob, thus there's an inherently designed safety feature that will minimize/eliminate the chance of your lens inadvertently crashing to the ground.

I had a friend graciously buy me an Ebay version from Delta as a gift. It looks very similar to the Canon BUT had 2 issues: when tightened there was no "play" in the tightness to allow rotating the lens, although I put some slick tape over the grippy foam and could get some play. When loosened, the ring opened up. If you're prepared for that fine...but if not, crash! I was uncomfortable committing my lens to the quality of the Ebay collar. I eventually found a used Canon one on Craigslist locally and have been VERY happy with it.....should've bought one years earlier!

I don't know that EVERY Ebay knockoff is of similar quality to the Delta product I got (it had a spring that was worthless!) and wasn't about to try each one hoping to find one that was similar to Canon's. Pay attention to the way the ring closes and stays so securely while yet allowing rotation....that's never shown in the Ebay ads!

As I say this is not my review but have to admit because of the possibilities of, as the poster states "The lens crashing to the ground" I waited and found a nearly new used genuine Canon one on Ebay for just under the £50 mark.
My view is or should I say my question is "Are you prepaired to risk a lens that costs a lot money to a none branded piece of equipment"?
When you buy Canon you no you have quaility (I Hope;))
 
russellsnr said:
HI, I asked the question on the Canon forum "Are the none Canon collar safe" and this is one of the replies I received:- You need to familiarize yourself 1st hand with how Canon's collar functions. It tightens/loosens BUT (critically) does NOT open unless you ALSO pull (vs twist) the knob, thus there's an inherently designed safety feature that will minimize/eliminate the chance of your lens inadvertently crashing to the ground.

I had a friend graciously buy me an Ebay version from Delta as a gift. It looks very similar to the Canon BUT had 2 issues: when tightened there was no "play" in the tightness to allow rotating the lens, although I put some slick tape over the grippy foam and could get some play. When loosened, the ring opened up. If you're prepared for that fine...but if not, crash! I was uncomfortable committing my lens to the quality of the Ebay collar. I eventually found a used Canon one on Craigslist locally and have been VERY happy with it.....should've bought one years earlier!

I don't know that EVERY Ebay knockoff is of similar quality to the Delta product I got (it had a spring that was worthless!) and wasn't about to try each one hoping to find one that was similar to Canon's. Pay attention to the way the ring closes and stays so securely while yet allowing rotation....that's never shown in the Ebay ads!

As I say this is not my review but have to admit because of the possibilities of, as the poster states "The lens crashing to the ground" I waited and found a nearly new used genuine Canon one on Ebay for just under the £50 mark.
My view is or should I say my question is "Are you prepaired to risk a lens that costs a lot money to a none branded piece of equipment"?
When you buy Canon you no you have quaility (I Hope;))
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Thanks for clarifying that, as mine allows for rotation when closed and I have been wondering if that was correct as I always expected it to be held tightly, but I feel better if the oem one does that! I would go far as a stating mine needs a good tug to even open the lock, but only time will tell if its up to the job I guess!
 
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