canon tripod mount ts

<p>Hi<br>

I bought one beautiful canon fd 35mm f2.8ts ,and i like to know how use the canon tripod mount.,is necessary to put it on the tripod?</p>

<p>If you're using the TS function, you really do need a flat surface or tripod to work from to properly align the horizontals and verticals.</p>

<p>Here's some additional info http://www.mir.com.my/rb/photography/companies/canon/fdresources/fdlenses/earlyfdlenses/35tsfd.htm</p>

<p>The Tripd mount TS is an extension that holds the lens up off the normal mounting surface of a tripod to allow the lens to tilt and shift.</p>

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<p>As Mark says - depending on your tripod the lens can foul the mounting surface in some shift or tilt movements. In general on a ball head I do not find this an issue but it depends on the tripod. It's purpose is to go between the tripod and the camera so there is more clearance for the lens. I also find that it is not as secure against the camera rotating slightly which is another reason why I generally don't use it - it just stays in the little holder in the case.</p>

<p>As Philip mentioned, TS works pretty well without Canon Tripod Mount, at least with Leitz Tiltall, Leitz ballhead, Berlebach MP 32 and Manfrotto 3D Super Pro M229. Another case is that with New F-1, motor & HP battery access to all movement positions reqires sometimes removal of the lens and adjusting it in your hands and then assembling it back readjusted. Very seldom a problem.</p>

<p>K.</p>