Archived posting to the Leica Users Group, 1999/09/04
[Author Prev] [Author Next] [Thread Prev] [Thread Next] [Author Index] [Topic Index] [Home] [Search]When I used to work in Atlanta one of our freelancers was one of the Nikon Professional Services Repair techs as his "day" job. He said one should NEVER carry a big lens by the camera strap as the mount was not designed to hold that much weight...the camera/lens should be carried using the lens strap, or if supporting the unit with out a strap support the lens very well, ie if ona tripod mount the lens on the 'pod. He was talking about a 300 2.8 or such, but the Leica 80-200 2.8 is as heavy, if not heavier than the Nikon 300 2.8. Also he said when setting a camera down it should be set on its back with the lens pointing (or with a big lens is mounted with the lens pointing straight down with the camera on top) up as continous pressure from the leverage of the lens could warp the mount, esp if a longer lens like a 180 or such is mounted. Considering he used to repair hundereds of professional cameras and saw damage from this type of stuff I assume he knew what he was talking about. On 9/4/99 1:58 PM Robert G. Stevens wrote: >I may know your problem. When I use big lenses, I notice that the lens >flange or the camera flange can have the screws loosen. I had it happen on >an R6 while shooting with a 280. Best regards, Harrison McClary email: harrison@mcclary.net http://www.mcclary.net preview my book: http://www.volmania.com