what is the maximum camera weight this mount is rated for? I want to use it with my Cannon XL1 which weighs about 7 pounds.
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This will very easily support that model Canon. This device is quite sturdy and capable.
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I cannot answer specifically for your camera, but, it supports my Pentax PF-80ED spotting scope with ease. The scope weighs close to 4 lbs. I could not be happier with this pod.
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I do not know the maximum weight but I do not think it would safely hold a heavy camera. We do a lot of photography also and I would not trust it for that. My husband is using this for a spotting scope while hunting and that is about the most I would trust it on.
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If you're talking about weight, then I have no doubt this tripod will hold any sort of camera up in its regular tripod stance.Will it hold it the weight of the camera while strapped vertically/horizontally? I can't say for sure, I use this tripod on conjunction with my iPhone and Quadlock system and it doesn't wiggle at all. I say for the money, its worth the gamble to test it out to see if it exceeds your needs.
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i dont recomend more than 1 or 2 pounds... i used my canon 7D for 5 minutes and i was worried to loose it... maybe not.. but for to me... if you need more than 1 pound... try anotherone
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Gitzo site has it at 1.65 lbs. It feels very light but sturdy. I use it on a Canon 300/4 and 400/2.8. The monopod is very stable, even at its longest height. The last section is thin compared to the other sections but I constantly get sharp pictures shooting soccer. It easily fits in a sachel type bag. I would say if you shoot with long lens this is a must. The legs very quickly unlock and the top of the monopod will hold any lens. If you use a tripod head on top besure it is big enough other wise the range of motion will be limited.
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If you are just using it as a still mount then no problem.........Moving on......may be a problem........It holds my GoPro on my boat at 85 mph just fine, but the GoPro weighs considerably less than the Cannon.
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I didn't notice any weight to it, I returned it. It isn't 1:1 and days canam not canon and is very cheaply made. Total bait and switch.
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I use it with a Sony Nex 7 mirrorless with a Zeiss Touit 12mm lens. Camera + lens weighs about 1.5 lbs. Works fine.
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I don't remember it's weight rating. I found this mount at Amazon.com and the specs were stated there. I know it was significantly more than the 12 pounds that our little set weighs.
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I'm sure it wouldn't hold the weight of a DSLR. I have a larger GorillaPod designed for micro 4/3 cameras and when I tried to mount a Canon 7D on it, it was very frustrating because the legs kept collapsing due to the weight.
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I use this with a canon 7d and 70-200 4L lens. In the past, before upgrading my camera to 7d, I used it with a T2i and canon 100-400 L so the weight is sort of the same. I never mount the black rapid on the camera, just the tripod ring on the lens. When I used the 7d with myCanon EF 16-35mm f/2.8L II, I still have approximately 4 pounds of heft, so there is more unbalance, but not too bad. I also walk around a lot in NYC so there really is no other alternative to the sling camera strap for me.
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l have used it with a Canon 7D and a Tamron 70-300 mm lens. At least 2lbs in total. A counter weight helps stability.
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No. I have a Nikon that weighs a few ounces and this mount was unable to support it without a lot of vibration. I gave the mount away.
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My camera and telephoto lens weighs 7lbs. and there is no problem. It is very sturdy but don't try to use it as a stand alone tripod. It can tip easily.
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This tripod is extremely sturdy. To be honest I have not seen a camera it can not handle. Not sure the exact weight but I am sure it will handle any type of camera.
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It can support up to 6 pounds of camera+lens. Add the weight of your camera+lens; if it's heavier than 6 pounds then you need the Gorillapod Focus which can support 11 pounds. Cheers!