On 8 Feb 2001, at 9:23, Gary Reese wrote:
Date sent: Thu, 08 Feb 2001 09:23:51 -0800
From: Gary Reese <pcacala@xxxxxxxxxxxxx>
To: olympus@xxxxxxxxxxxxxxx
Subject: Re: [OM] Quality issues on the 600mm tele?
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> John L. writes re: telephoto lens support:
>
> << One method is the type of special super-telephoto brace made by
> Bogen (Manfrotto) that hooks onto one of the tripod legs. I believe
> Gary Reese uses one of these, or something similar, for the longer
> lens tests. Bogen's number is "3252" in the U.S. and Manfrotto's is
> "359" used elsewhere. >>
>
> No, for moderate telephoto lenses, I used their "cradle." It has a
> V-slotted arm which the lens rests in, which a velcro strap to hold it
> in the slot. The arm is hinge connected to a camera tripod mount. The
> whole unit has its own tripod mount somewhat centered on the cradle.
>
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That would be the Bogen 3420 I believe.
geo2
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