Originally posted by BigMackCam But would you want to put that much weight and leverage on the camera's lens and tripod mounts? I know they're robust, and it's certainly possible in a pinch, but I question whether it's advisable for regular and/or protracted use.
Each to his or her own, of course...
He didn't ask explicit for regular use.
I said it is possible and I think it wouldn't damage the camera. I'm using a longer arca-swiss plate, I would never mount the camera directly with a 1/4 screw to a tripod,
To use it this way isn't the best solution, when I use the lens foot I have a better balance and less swinging of the system.
When trying to work on a more professional level, i would always mount the camera-lens system in balance to the tripod, and therefore using the foot.