HELP! 40-150 Lens collar tripod grip/pad

[Graham_of_Rainham]

I'm looking for a "pad/grip" that I can attach to the bottom of the tripod collar, to make it more comfortable, sitting in the palm of my hand and to provide some protection when it's rested on rough surfaces.

I'll be making some DIY prototypes, but if anyone knows of something, please let me know.

Thanks

[Jim Ford]

Re: 40-150 Lens collar tripod grip/pad

'Polymorph' may be worth considering:

http://www.technologystudent.com/equip1/poly1.htm

It's easy to use and re-use. I've used it for all sorts of things.

Jim

[Westy]

Re: 40-150 Lens collar tripod grip/pad

Can you not just rotate the collar through 180 degree's so it sits above the lens when not using on a tripod?

[Graham_of_Rainham]

Re: 40-150 Lens collar tripod grip/pad

Can you not just rotate the collar through 180 degree's so it sits above the lens when not using on a tripod?

I can and do, for some of the time, mostly in good light with high shutter speeds. However; I do like to rest the lens on walls, post, hand rails, etc., and while a bean bag, glove, wad of tissues is often used as a rest, something fixed to the tripod collar, such as a firm rubber grip, would better suit my use of the lens.

I'm liking the idea of the mold-able plastic.

[David M]

Re: 40-150 Lens collar tripod grip/pad

How about an oversized quick release plate? I use a 4 inch plate on the 50-200 which spreads the load on the palm of your hand and a bean bag. It also means that the zoom ring is clear of the bean bag.

[peak4]

Re: 40-150 Lens collar tripod grip/pad

Mine hasn't arrived yet, but I was wondering about a small sleeve of wetsuit neoprene, with a T shaped extension, and a couple of bits of velcro to secure it round the vertical part, just below the round collar.

[Graham_of_Rainham]

Re: 40-150 Lens collar tripod grip/pad

How about an oversized quick release plate? I use a 4 inch plate on the 50-200 which spreads the load on the palm of your hand and a bean bag. It also means that the zoom ring is clear of the bean bag.

That's one of the reasons I like to use it that way. I want something that is comfortable in the palm of the hands but robust enough to take resting on rough surfaces.

Mine hasn't arrived yet, but I was wondering about a small sleeve of wetsuit neoprene, with a T shaped extension, and a couple of bits of velcro to secure it round the vertical part, just below the round collar.

That's a good idea. I'll add it to my prototype tests. Thanks

[OM USer]

Re: 40-150 Lens collar tripod grip/pad

How about 2 very large rubber washers stuck together with contact adhesive? One with a hole in it to accept the shank of a tripod screw and the other with a hole big enough to surround the recessed head of the tripod screw. For extra comfort in the hand maybe use a grommet for the second washer as this will have a soft flexible edge.

[Jim Ford]

Re: 40-150 Lens collar tripod grip/pad

I'm liking the idea of the mold-able plastic.

Polymorph is the sort of stuff you won't use often, but will prove ideal for when nothing else will work!

Jim

[Wee man]

Re: 40-150 Lens collar tripod grip/pad

Maybe try a piece of foam insulation tubing, slide it on?

[David M]

Re: 40-150 Lens collar tripod grip/pad

Maybe try a piece of foam insulation tubing, slide it on?

I was thinking that, or a sleeve made from a piece of closed cell foam (an off cut from a camping pad).

[johnh]

Re: 40-150 Lens collar tripod grip/pad

You could try this - https://sugru.com/

[Invicta]

Re: 40-150 Lens collar tripod grip/pad

I'm looking for a "pad/grip" that I can attach to the bottom of the tripod collar, to make it more comfortable, sitting in the palm of my hand and to provide some protection when it's rested on rough surfaces.

I'll be making some DIY prototypes, but if anyone knows of something, please let me know.

Thanks

Have a look at the Kirk Super Grip. Does this fit your requirements?

http://www.kirkphoto.com/Super-Grip-Handle.html

You would also need the Kirk or equivalent Arca-Swiss plate for the Oly 40-150.

[Graham_of_Rainham]

Re: 40-150 Lens collar tripod grip/pad

Maybe try a piece of foam insulation tubing, slide it on?

I too thought of that. I have some very nice Oak in the garage, I may just start whittling.

[Graham_of_Rainham]

Re: 40-150 Lens collar tripod grip/pad

You could try this - https://sugru.com/

Not seen that stuff. Thanks