Hi Don, Bigger is always better. I use a Bogen 3051 with a 3047 or 501 video head when using the 1000/8. The video head really does reduce the vibration. You can also weight down the whole thing, I use a couple of old socks tied together with a string and stuff the socks with lead, then drape it over the lens. Even with all that, when the mirror slaps you can see the end of the lens move. MLU is very important as the shutter doesn`t induce too much vibration. Wooden tripods absorb more vibration than aluminum will. I can`t say enough about the video head (fluid), it really does the trick. I think your tripod is fine, you just need a bigger one.
Steve Larson Redondo Beach, California ----- Original Message ----- From: "Don Herring" <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> To: <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> Sent: Saturday, February 21, 2004 4:57 AM Subject: Support for big glass > Just got my hands on a Takumar 500/4.5. > > My Bogen 3021 tripod with a 3047 pan head will support the thing, but it is > very subject to vibration when focusing and such. > > So, I'm wondering what needs replacing to help reduce the vibration? The > whole thing, or just the head or legs? > > Thx > > Don > >
