pnomanikon
Senior Member
I am just a hobbyist photographer on a limited budget. A few years ago, I saved to buy a D-7200 as a retirement gift to myself. I love the camera, even though I'm still struggling to learn all the bells and whistles.
One of my two lenses is a Nikkor AF-S 55-300mm 1:4.5-5.6 G ED. However, when I use it on my tripod, it seems very "front heavy" and I'm afraid of damaging the camera body.
Back in the '90s, I had a Nikon 8008s with a budget 300mm lens (Tamron or Tokina??) that had a tripod mount on the lens itself. It seemed to balance much better on the tripod.
Tripod is a "veteran" Slik U-212 with a Monfrotto #222 ball head with a pistol grip and quick-release mounts.
QUESTIONS - I've looked for a lens collar, but cannot find one specifically for this lens. Should I use one to better balance the body and lens on the tripod? Is there an alternative I'm not aware of? I am retired and on limited budget, so I'd like to hopefully stay under $50 but still get a decent unit.
Thank you!
One of my two lenses is a Nikkor AF-S 55-300mm 1:4.5-5.6 G ED. However, when I use it on my tripod, it seems very "front heavy" and I'm afraid of damaging the camera body.
Back in the '90s, I had a Nikon 8008s with a budget 300mm lens (Tamron or Tokina??) that had a tripod mount on the lens itself. It seemed to balance much better on the tripod.
Tripod is a "veteran" Slik U-212 with a Monfrotto #222 ball head with a pistol grip and quick-release mounts.
QUESTIONS - I've looked for a lens collar, but cannot find one specifically for this lens. Should I use one to better balance the body and lens on the tripod? Is there an alternative I'm not aware of? I am retired and on limited budget, so I'd like to hopefully stay under $50 but still get a decent unit.
Thank you!