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Jacob Ehrichs · July 14th, 2006, 10:16 AM

So my gigantic 200mm Canon FD is pulling my LetusXL apart. I need some support rods to hold this sucker. I have no idea where to start as far as a rod system that will work with the LetusXL. Anyone know what I should be looking for?

Tim Goldman · July 14th, 2006, 10:56 AM

does it have to be rods? could a home made ssytem work?

maybe the letus folks could help

Ben Winter · July 14th, 2006, 12:21 PM

The Cavision rod support seems to be the unbeatable way to go. Cheap, adjustable for nearly every situation, and rather effective.

http://www.bhphotovideo.com/bnh/cont...ughType=search

Michael Fossenkemper · July 14th, 2006, 09:33 PM

I'm using a telephoto support that is made for still cameras that I bought from B&H for $65. manfrotto.

works great if you don't use a follow focus and don't mind the little extra weight. Price is right.

Chad Schultz · July 17th, 2006, 02:46 PM

If you have $200+ to spend get the Cavision rod support.
If you want something cheaper ($60-$80) get the one Michael suggested.
It goes by either MANFROTTO 293 or BOGEN 3420 TELEPHOTO LENS SUPPORT.
It's a good size, all metal and very sturdy.
I havent been to this forum for along time so I'm not sure what the letusXL looks like, but it fits my canon gl2, old letus35 and canonFD lenses with macro extensions snuggly.

July 14th, 2006, 10:16 AM	#1
Jacob Ehrichs Regular Crew Join Date: Mar 2004 Location: Dayton, OH Posts: 169	Support Rods? So my gigantic 200mm Canon FD is pulling my LetusXL apart. I need some support rods to hold this sucker. I have no idea where to start as far as a rod system that will work with the LetusXL. Anyone know what I should be looking for?

July 14th, 2006, 10:56 AM	#2
Tim Goldman Regular Crew Join Date: May 2006 Location: Marietta, GA Posts: 135	does it have to be rods? could a home made ssytem work? maybe the letus folks could help __________________ Wish I had something witty to say

July 14th, 2006, 12:21 PM	#3
Ben Winter Trustee Join Date: Jun 2005 Location: Hollywood, CA Posts: 1,675 Images: 1	The Cavision rod support seems to be the unbeatable way to go. Cheap, adjustable for nearly every situation, and rather effective. http://www.bhphotovideo.com/bnh/cont...ughType=search __________________ BenWinter.com

July 14th, 2006, 09:33 PM	#4
Michael Fossenkemper Major Player Join Date: Sep 2005 Location: NYC, weeee. Posts: 417	I'm using a telephoto support that is made for still cameras that I bought from B&H for $65. manfrotto. works great if you don't use a follow focus and don't mind the little extra weight. Price is right.

July 17th, 2006, 02:46 PM	#5
Chad Schultz Regular Crew Join Date: Sep 2005 Location: Canada Posts: 32	If you have $200+ to spend get the Cavision rod support. If you want something cheaper ($60-$80) get the one Michael suggested. It goes by either MANFROTTO 293 or BOGEN 3420 TELEPHOTO LENS SUPPORT. It's a good size, all metal and very sturdy. I havent been to this forum for along time so I'm not sure what the letusXL looks like, but it fits my canon gl2, old letus35 and canonFD lenses with macro extensions snuggly.