I'd tend to use the rear-most socket because it's closer to the source
of vibrations, allowing less freedom to vibrate.
Tom
> Date: Mon, 31 May 1999 13:59:05 EDT
> From: PCACala@xxxxxxx
> Subject: Re: [OM] Achieving Imbalance
>
> Kelton writes:
>
> > Gary attaches the assembly to the *first*
> > screwhole (counting from the body), so that the mass of the lens is
> > forward from the attachment point. (So that, if the tripod stud gave
> > way, or you hadn't locked down the tripod head, the lens would
> > immediately pitch forward onto its objective! But let's not imagine
> > that.)
>
> LOL. Now, now. There went my future chance to test a loaned 180mm f/2.
>
> <--- looking at a pix of me shooting a 350mm f/2.8 with a REAR socket used
> :-)
>
> Kelton's tip is a good one! We all need more opportunities to shoot with
> fellow Zuiks.
>
> Gary Reese
> Las Vegas, NV
> ... back from discovering saguaros don't bloom for more than a day.
Duh
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