Any lens support alternatives to the Manfrotto 293?

[davidevans1]

Are there any alternatives to the Manfrotto 293 lens support?

it's not for an enormous telephoto or anything. It's for two lenses around 80-100mm long (not focal length) and weighing just under a kilogram. They don't have a tripod collar.

it's for long exposures so I want to support the lens.

ideally something with an Arca fit and not heavy itself.

i've seen people wedge a cork under the lens, but to do this I'd need to get a rail or something to hold it underneath.

Thanks.

 

[nuke12]

I don't know how you'd get around the rail? These arca-swiss pieces can do it for you.

http://www.ebay.com/itm/Desmond-250...988?pt=LH_DefaultDomain_0&hash=item2edb6a4f1c

http://www.ebay.com/itm/50mm-Double...-Compatible-/201377520703?hash=item2ee3091c3f

http://www.ebay.com/itm/Y-Yoke-YLS-...o-YLS01-NEW-/191471696809?hash=item2c949a3ba9

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[nuke12]

Of course you could buy the RRS solution but it is more then twice the price of the pieces I showed you in the message above.

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www.reallyrightstuff.com

 

[davidevans1]

Of course you could buy the RRS solution but it is more then twice the price of the pieces I showed you in the message above.

http://www.reallyrightstuff.com/Shop/Long-Lens-Support-Packages/

 

[Kuppenbender]

This is Arca-Swiss compatible and should be cheaper than the RRS alternative. Try getting in contact with the authorised dealers in the UK, Camera Gear UK . I've found them to be very responsive and helpful.