7E + BP300 + Tripod collar for 70-200 F4 L

[apershin]

I am planning to buy a tripod collar for my 70-200/f4 L. With my

BP300 battery pack on, will the collar fit? I mean will I be able to

mount it on the head? (I have Manfrotto 486RC2 head => Bogen code

3413QR) I am afraid the pack will block the ring when in horizontal

postion.

Thanks!

[edvan22]

Hmmmm, I almost have the same setup only with a Sigma 70-200 2.8 instead. I am able to turn the collar around so the collar is flush against the BP-300 and it works just fine. It's won't fit is I mount the ring the "proper" direction. Your results may vary with the canon lens.

[gerry_szarek]

Alex, if you need a new ring contact me at gszarek%hotmail.com replace the % with an @ sign. You will need to send me the current collar, I will then make you a new one with a longer neck. What's in it for me, First you will test my NEW part, Second I will sell the new part to other canon users.

 

Thanks

Gerry

[PuppyDigs]

The BP-300 and Tripod Ring A mounted on an EF 70-200 4L USM work fine--they don't touch. However, the BP-300 may not clear some tripod heads when the ring is mounted on the head, especially tall heads with quick release plates.