[OM] Re: RRS clamps

[Ali Shah]

Dan,

Thank. You hit the nail on the head.

- Ali

--- Daniel Sepke <daniel.sepke@xxxxxxxxx> wrote:

> 
> Ali,
> 
> RRS do make a couple of replacement collars but only
> for solving a specific
> design issue with the collars they replace. In both
> cases that I can think
> of they are N*kkors that upon redesign to AF-S spec
> got prettier but too
> flexible collars thus compromising the lenses
> performance notably. 
> 
> If I recall correctly SRB in the UK
> <www.srbfilm.co.uk> do make collars
> custom fitted to solve your problem (assuming I have
> it right that you are
> looking to add a collar to a lens that doesn't have
> one by design or
> accessory option already). Their solution is a large
> ring and inserts to
> clamp around the lens body, solid but big. Be
> prepared to pay around
> $100-120 for one and for it to some what bulkier
> than an OEM item might be.
> If I got your need incorrect and you are trying to
> replace a lost collar
> that is now hard to find on its own I would suggest
> that you start looking
> for another model lens of a similar design that is
> easier to find the collar
> for and adapt one to fit (the Olympus collar can be
> modified to the Tamron
> 80-200mm f2.8 lens for example).
> 
> Good luck, Dan S.
> 
> -----Original Message-----
> From: olympus-owner@xxxxxxxxxx
> [mailto:olympus-owner@xxxxxxxxxx] On Behalf
> Of Ali Shah
> Subject: [OM] RRS clamps
> 
> Called RRS to inquire about a tripod collar for an
> older lens that normally
> does not come with a collar.
> The guy suggested the B2pro and B86. I am a little
> confused...how does this
> work to mount the lens on a monopod/tripod?
> 
> 
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