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Key Features
- Supports Telephoto Lenses with Camera
- Easily Tilt and Lock Lens in Place
- 3 Height Settings for Lens and Camera
- Load Capacity: 44.1 lb
The Manfrotto Heavy Telephoto Lens Support is designed to allow a telephoto lens and camera combination weighing up to 44.1 lb to be easily tilted and locked into place. It features a swing positioned inside a frame that can be attached to tripods or other support systems with a 3/8"-16 mount. Pushing a lens and camera placed on the swing raises the front of the lens upward, while pulling the lens and camera points the front of the lens towards low-angle subjects.
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How well does this gimbal work when mounted on a mono-pod?
While gimbals work best on tripods, the Manfrotto 393 Heavy Duty Gimbal Type Telephoto Lens Support can be mounted onto a monopod and would offer similar ease-of-movement compared to use on a tripod. As a monopod is not free-standing and requires you to hold the monopod with one hand, you may need a little practice in setting/changing monopod height while then trying to position the camera, but it can be done, and as the gimbal is supporting the weight of the lens and allowing for freedom of movement, it will simply take a few minutes of practice to become accustomed to a system that works for you.
Date published: 2018-08-27
Can the Manfrotto BeFree Color Aluminium Travel ...
Can the Manfrotto BeFree Color Aluminium Travel Tripod hold the item + fuji x-T30 body + Fuji 100-400 lens?
I suppose it would work but I think there are much better tripods to support that setup. I would recommend the Manfrotto Befree Advanced travel tripod, item # MAMKBFRLA4BK or the Benro FTA18, item # BEFTA18AB0 .
Date published: 2020-01-15
Is the manfrotto 393 compatible to use with ...
Is the manfrotto 393 compatible to use with manfrotto tripod 190 and arca plate?
The Manfrotto Heavy Telephoto Lens Support with Quick Release Adapter and Plate will mount on the Manfrotto 190go! Aluminum Tripod without issue. However, this is not an Arca Swiss plate. You could add this Sunwayfoto Arca & Manfrotto Compatible Clamp B&H # SUMAC14 to the quick release.
Date published: 2019-03-27
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Does the QR accept the black RAPID-SCREW to use it with the shoulder straps if not on pod?
No, it will not. The BlackRapid FastenR-T1 is designed for use with the Manfrotto 200PL-14 QR Plate, while the Manfrotto Heavy Telephoto Lens Support uses the RC3-type quick release plate.
Date published: 2018-08-27
is this manfrotto 393 compatible with manfrotto ...
is this manfrotto 393 compatible with manfrotto tripo 190?
Yes, this fits on most any tripod legs, it attaches via the 3/8 screw.
Date published: 2021-01-18
What is the max diameter lens that will fit this ...
What is the max diameter lens that will fit this gimbal mount?
I plan on using mine with my nikon p1000.
Date published: 2019-09-04
Is the manfrotto gimbal head 393 compatible to ...
Is the manfrotto gimbal head 393 compatible to use with manfrotto tripod 393?
It is compatible with any standard tripod. Make sure how much weight this specific model can carry.
Date published: 2019-03-27
What is the inside distance between the vertical ...
What is the inside distance between the vertical parts of the "U" shaped cradle? Thinking of mounting my 20x100 giant binoculars if this space is wide enough. Thanks.
The inside distance between the vertical parts of the "U" shaped cradle is exactly 7+1/16th inches.
Btw, great product . . . I have two (one for heavy telephoto, the other for large spotting scope, thus avoiding the need to change mounts at critical viewing moments).
Date published: 2021-01-15