| Re: video cameras
Tigger
Remember if you are going to start using tele lens with an XL-EF adaptor then the focal length of the lens is increased for 4.3 by 8.8x and 16.9 by 7.2x
The most important bit of kit when using tele lens at this mag is a very steady tripod. I use a Arrow/Miller that is rock solid even with a Canon 600mm on the front of the camera. I believe you mentioned a Manfrotto, good tripods but at high mags they are inclined to shudder a bit even in a very light breeze. A remote control is a good investment you can then operate the camera without touching it. I use the new ZR-2000 with a FU-2000 colour Viewfinder unit. With this set up I can control the camera from some distance away. However I don't know if this will work with your camera.
But to re-cap, get a good tripod you won't regret it there's nothing worse than a shaky bit of film that's the result of hand held shots or a light weight tripod blowing around in the wind - remember its the subject that moves, not the camera!
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