Canon R7 R7 + RF100-400 + Tripod?

[Woodbadger]

Has anyone used this combo with a tripod? I am a bit concerned about balance point especially when used in a “ground pod” (low angle) configuration for shooting shorebirds etc.
i have seen the iShoot lens collar and wondered if
1. Anyone has experience with this?
2. You would consider it necessary for the above shooting acenarios?

thanks!

 

[Dean Wilson]

I would say, NOT speaking from experience....

Since the RF 100-400 doesn't have a tripod collar and is approx. 22.4 oz. / 1.4 lb. / 635g, I assume that weight is not an issue and you should be okay.

 

[JustUs7]

This lens is lighter than the RF 24-240 f/4-6.3. I believe it is also lighter than the f/2.8 trinity lenses. A tripod color isn’t necessary. But I do think a third party makes one. Maybe on Amazon?

 

[Woodbadger]

This lens is lighter than the RF 24-240 f/4-6.3. I believe it is also lighter than the f/2.8 trinity lenses. A tripod color isn’t necessary. But I do think a third party makes one. Maybe on Amazon?

Yes - as I said in OP iShoot makes one - I was just trying to discern whether or not it would be a necessary addition to my kit.

 

[freddijay]

I have the iShoot collar and you should be aware that it does not allow rotation of the collar on the lens. It is fixed in position on the lens. If you have some other way to rotate the camera and lens combination or if you wish to shoot only in horizontal format, it is a fairly nice collar.

 

[Jake Shoots Birds]

Can you shoot without it? Sure. I've done it but yeah, the balance is a pain point even if you don't have to worry about mount fatigue.

I use it with my R7 for video when I'm shooting with the R5 and 100-500mm and I attempted using an elongated tripod mount extended under the lens and, unfortunately, the R7's squat body means that the bottom of the lens extends below the flat of the bottom so this didn't work (it does work nominally with the R5). I don't have it, but I think this collar would solve some of the things I've tried to solve with more flexible options, but I believe I may be grabbing one today.

One drawback I see is that you can't rotate to portrait, but for my video purposes that's not an issue.

 

[Woodbadger]

Can you shoot without it? Sure. I've done it but yeah, the balance is a pain point even if you don't have to worry about mount fatigue.

I use it with my R7 for video when I'm shooting with the R5 and 100-500mm and I attempted using an elongated tripod mount extended under the lens and, unfortunately, the R7's squat body means that the bottom of the lens extends below the flat of the bottom so this didn't work (it does work nominally with the R5). I don't have it, but I think this collar would solve some of the things I've tried to solve with more flexible options, but I believe I may be grabbing one today.

One drawback I see is that you can't rotate to portrait, but for my video purposes that's not an issue.

Thanks, Jake! Exactly the info I was looking for. I agree the iShoot isn’t perfect due to the reason you state, but I think it is the best solution.