What you like in this collar is the same as what I am looking for. I have been using a7IV as well. Thanks for a good review.

@lightmeetslens

Жыл бұрын

I'm glad you liked it :) Thank you.

It is important to note that the atoll does NOT support the lens. It is really a round L-bracket. If you have a large lens, you must still use the bracket on the lens and mount that bracket on the tripod. Generally, these lens brackets allow turning the lens. But the atoll will NOT support the weight of a long lens and you might put your mount under a lot of forward weight pressure.

@lightmeetslens

Жыл бұрын

Yes definitely, I don't know that camera manufacturers are producing many gigantic heavy lenses these days, and they have definitely improved the body and mount quality over the years. My Sony is an alloy body, with the mount attached, no plastic in between, so I don't know what weight it could ultimately carry. I think about the word photographers swinging and lifting their camera setup with high 600mm zooms and wonder if maybe there is more strength in the mount that I might expect.

@wingcreator

Жыл бұрын

Long lenses usually have their own rotating collar. Too much to ask Atoll or Smallrig to support large long lenses’ weight and length. Atoll or Smallrig is good for short to medium lenses. L plate is frustrating for using Sony A7c, IV and esp A7RV fully articulating screen, so Atoll is s clever solution.

I think you might have a bright future in gear reviews Nick.

@lightmeetslens

Жыл бұрын

I might do that from time to time

I know nothing about cameras and I was still baited by the title.

@lightmeetslens

Жыл бұрын

I'm just happy for the watch :)

The awkwardness of changing lenses would have me slinging that down the street!

@lightmeetslens

Жыл бұрын

I personally have found it easier to change lenses after I got used to it a bit more.

Can we use for long exposure shots . Heard causes blur

I was hoping you showed how this was installed. Not much close up to the product.

@lightmeetslens

Жыл бұрын

Thanks for the feedback, I'll take that into account next time. The Atoll KZread page has a nice video guide for how to install, I used that.

Have you tested in windy weather? Is it rock solid or was there flex? Also, how do you use it with a 100-400 on lens collar? Does the Atoll foot interfere or do you have to spin it out of the way or do you have to remove the whole thing?

@lightmeetslens

Жыл бұрын

Hey! I did test it in the wind, it was very stable, I doubt it is 100% as good as a regular tripod plate on a strong tripod, but I bet it's almost as good. I decided to drop the lens collar on my 70-200, I think the benefit of simplicity outweighs the need to the extra mount, but everyone is different.

What tripod ball head are you using in this video - it looks really nice? I'd like to try the same set up.

@lightmeetslens

Жыл бұрын

Yea, I like it, very simple. This is the Leofoto LH-30. I got it as a set with the LS-284C tripod set.

@thomaspham4170

Жыл бұрын

@@lightmeetslens Thank you, buddy! 👍

@lightmeetslens

Жыл бұрын

No problem :) good luck with it!

Don't wasted your money on this production if you plan to use third party lenses like Tamron and Sigma. The ring does not allow any lenses with bumps on the body. I threw mine away and went back to L bracket.

I'm probably overthinking this but any ways to validate it's level? I only ask as they gave things to level it so now i'm worried it's not(for astro purposes)

@lightmeetslens

Жыл бұрын

Hey Matt, I think you can get close with level, but it is still a connection through rubber, so it’s not as solid.

Would you ever put this on a Gimbal to shoot vertical video?

@lightmeetslens

Жыл бұрын

I haven’t thought of that, but I’m sure there is some way that would work! Awesome idea!

Does the clamp rub on the lens body and wear the paint off?

@lightmeetslens

Жыл бұрын

Good question, I have not found that, but I was concerned about it. I decided to leave the smallest bit of gap between to Atoll and the lens to prevent exactly what you are worried about. So far, about 2 months of owning it, I don't have any scratches that I can see.

@TechCrazy

Жыл бұрын

@@lightmeetslens Probably a thin strip of felt on the inside of the clamp might help.

@lightmeetslens

Жыл бұрын

Yes for sure!

I wonder if the Tamron 35-150 f2-2.8 can fit

@lightmeetslens

Жыл бұрын

I can't say with any certainty, but I have a lens that has almost the same shape close to the mount and it fits will. Good luck :)

@yus8027

Жыл бұрын

@@lightmeetslens thanks! I reached out to the company and they told me that it will fit, but finger room will be limited. That lens USB port make the ring has to be close to the camera body.

Seems that they keep changing things on this for Nikon cameras. You all can thank me for getting Silence website to allow for pre-order as well. Which is now available. They got stock and it was all gone in a couple of days. Anybody know if you can use a 24-120mm lens on a D810 with this?

@lightmeetslens

Жыл бұрын

Thanks for the comment, yes totally I think they prioritized Sony cameras to begin with, but its not very nice leaving Canon and Nikon shooters out :(

Will this fit my Tamron 35-150 f2-2.8? Sigma 35 dgdn? 85 dgdn?

@lightmeetslens

Жыл бұрын

I just don't know, you can find more info on their site silencecorner.net/collections/atoll-series. Thanks!

@chirsd666

Жыл бұрын

The newest generation Tamron lenses with the USB "hump" near the mount will not work with the Atoll. This includes the 35-150mm and 28-75mm G2. While you may be able to barely fit it, I would worry that something will get damaged by interference, and you would need to move the ring so close to the camera body, there is no space to get your finger in to access the lens detach button.

How have you found this kit so far? I just think if that rotation ring is very steady. Highly recommended? Cheers

@lightmeetslens

Жыл бұрын

So far I like it, I brought it out into the cold and it did well, no issues.

How much did it cost you? right now is about 190AUD

@lightmeetslens

Жыл бұрын

I did the Kickstarter Early bird, so it was $79 USD, I'm in Canada so it was roughly $100 for me.

I managed to find the one lens it didn’t work with and that’s the Tamron 35-150 😅 FML 🤦‍♂️

@lightmeetslens

Жыл бұрын

Oh! Sorry to hear that, is it very wide? Where does it not fit?

Would you still recommend this?

@lightmeetslens

Жыл бұрын

Yes for sure, I have loved using it these past months.