Tripod collar for Pentax DA* 300mm

Fucio7 · 06-10-2020, 12:09 AM

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Hi guys.
I was wondering if there is a tripod collar with this piece bigger, that fits a human hand. I can't find nothing online.

Thanks.

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max_pyne · 06-10-2020, 03:06 AM - **1 Like**

Nodal Ninja LF1 Replacement Foot for Pentax DA 60-250mm and DA 300mm Lens

Sandy Hancock · 06-10-2020, 03:18 AM

Isn't the idea that it fits a tripod mount? What does the human hand have to do with it?

Enquiring minds need to know.

zapp · 06-10-2020, 03:58 AM - **1 Like**

Originally posted by max_pyne

https://www.adorama.com/nnjf6238.html?

The nodal ninja works quite well, don’t forget to get a foot as well.

Sandy Hancock · 06-10-2020, 05:04 AM

Originally posted by RICHARD L.

The lower portion can be used as a handle to carry the lens and body combo

Sure, but there are a multitude of better ways of carrying such a combination. After all the DA*300 is actually a pretty light lens.

Options include a sling strap, a capture clip, holding the lens by the barrel, and no doubt many others. If you really need a big juggy handle, I guess you could buy a DA* 60-250 and use that tripod foot - but that seems like a pretty expensive solution to a trivial problem.

**THoog** · 06-10-2020, 05:45 AM - **1 Like**

I would just attach a quick-release plate, or something like that, to the OEM foot. Cheaper, and easier to find a size/shape to match your hand.

JohnX · 06-10-2020, 06:43 AM

How about something like this>ChromLives Camera Handle Grip Support Mount Universal: Amazon.co.uk: Camera & Photo,

or this>Fantaseal Camera Hand Grip, Ergonomic Handle Selfie: Amazon.co.uk: Camera & Photo,

or even a table top tripod>Manfrotto MTPIXI-B, PIXI Mini Tripod with Handgrip for: Amazon.co.uk: Camera & Photo.

These are only suggestions, not recommendations!

Roadboat24 · 06-10-2020, 06:49 AM - **1 Like**

You could try a plate like this. Desmond Long Quick Release Plate (200mm) DLR-2002 B&H Photo Video

zapp · 06-10-2020, 09:56 AM

There are not many custom plates made for Pentax lenses, especially current ones. The nodal ninja option here is one of them, i think the only one for a current Pentax lens, and does exactly what you want.

**AggieDad** · 06-10-2020, 12:27 PM - **1 Like**

Originally posted by Sandy Hancock

Sure, but there are a multitude of ~~better~~ different ways of carrying such a combination. After all the DA*300 is actually a pretty light lens.

Options include a sling strap, a capture clip, holding the lens by the barrel, and no doubt many others. If you really need a big juggy handle, I guess you could buy a DA* 60-250 and use that tripod foot - but that seems like a pretty expensive solution to a trivial problem.

Sandy, I amended your comment in the quoted text. Perhaps Fucio7 is like me and does not like straps - especially when carry a longer lens. I personally like a wrist strap for safety and carry my k-3ii/Sigma 150-500 by the mounting foot - the foot even has finger grooves cast in it, so Fucio7 and I are not the only ones doing this.

**akptc** · 06-10-2020, 12:41 PM - **2 Likes**

You need this
http://1.bp.blogspot.com/_66quOR2lcqk/S9Nx-Zo26-I/AAAAAAAAAx4/ZcrWkfpbNL0/s1...ayoutb_MNT.jpg

angerdan · 06-10-2020, 02:15 PM - **1 Like**

Originally posted by Fucio7

I was wondering if there is a tripod collar with this piece bigger, that fits a human hand.
I can't find nothing online.

Because you didn't search here - so instead this threads did find you:
DA* 300mm tripod lens foot replacement
Where to find tripod foot mount for DA* 60-250?
Fanotec Tripod Foot for Pentax Q Adapter and DA* Lenses
AS plate for the DA*60-250/300 lens foot
DA*300mm F4 foot
Fanotec Lens Foot for DA* 300 & DA* 60-250
Photography Accessories | Panoramic Photography | Tripod Head - Nodal Ninja

**rogerstg** · 06-10-2020, 08:17 PM - **1 Like**

Originally posted by angerdan

Because you didn't search here - so instead this threads did find you:
DA* 300mm tripod lens foot replacement
Where to find tripod foot mount for DA* 60-250?
Fanotec Tripod Foot for Pentax Q Adapter and DA* Lenses
AS plate for the DA*60-250/300 lens foot
DA*300mm F4 foot
Fanotec Lens Foot for DA* 300 & DA* 60-250
Photography Accessories | Panoramic Photography | Tripod Head - Nodal Ninja

A bunch of dead or defunct links isn't very helpful.

**Sqideyes** · 06-10-2020, 08:24 PM - **1 Like**

I think the OP means something like this.
As Aggiedad explained above, I also carry my lens by the tripod foot some times when not using a tripod.

Fucio7 · 06-10-2020, 10:46 PM - **1 Like**

Thanks to all for your time, there are interesting things here.

Sqideyes yes that's what I meant.

06-10-2020, 12:09 AM	#1
Fucio7 New Member Join Date: Dec 2019 Location: Bologna, Italy Posts: 30	*Tripod collar for Pentax DA 300mm** Staff note: This post may contain affiliate links, which means Pentax Forums may earn a small commission if a visitor clicks through and makes a purchase. If you would like to support the forum directly, you may also make a donation here. Hi guys. I was wondering if there is a tripod collar with this piece bigger, that fits a human hand. I can't find nothing online. Thanks. Attached Images

06-10-2020, 03:06 AM - 1 Like	#2
max_pyne Pentaxian Join Date: Aug 2010 Location: zurich Photos: Gallery \| Albums Posts: 409	there was Nodal Ninja LF1 Replacement Foot for Pentax DA 60-250mm and DA 300mm Lens

06-10-2020, 08:24 PM - 1 Like	#14
Sqideyes Loyal Site Supporter Join Date: Mar 2013 Location: Sth West Western Australia Posts: 811	I think the OP means something like this. As Aggiedad explained above, I also carry my lens by the tripod foot some times when not using a tripod. Attached Images

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06-10-2020, 03:18 AM	#3
Sandy Hancock Moderator Site Supporter Join Date: Feb 2012 Location: Adelaide Hills, South Australia Photos: Gallery \| Albums Posts: 11,269	Isn't the idea that it fits a tripod mount? What does the human hand have to do with it? Enquiring minds need to know.

06-10-2020, 03:58 AM - 1 Like	#4
zapp Pentaxian Join Date: Jul 2011 Posts: 2,385	Originally posted by max_pyne https://www.adorama.com/nnjf6238.html? The nodal ninja works quite well, don’t forget to get a foot as well.

06-10-2020, 05:04 AM	#5
Sandy Hancock Moderator Site Supporter Join Date: Feb 2012 Location: Adelaide Hills, South Australia Photos: Gallery \| Albums Posts: 11,269	Originally posted by RICHARD L. The lower portion can be used as a handle to carry the lens and body combo Sure, but there are a multitude of better ways of carrying such a combination. After all the DA300 is actually a pretty light lens. Options include a sling strap, a capture clip, holding the lens by the barrel, and no doubt many others. If you really need a big juggy handle, I guess you could buy a DA 60-250 and use that tripod foot - but that seems like a pretty expensive solution to a trivial problem.

06-10-2020, 05:45 AM - 1 Like	#6
THoog Loyal Site Supporter Join Date: Aug 2012 Location: North Carolina Photos: Gallery \| Albums Posts: 3,685	I would just attach a quick-release plate, or something like that, to the OEM foot. Cheaper, and easier to find a size/shape to match your hand.

06-10-2020, 06:43 AM	#7
JohnX Pentaxian Join Date: Jul 2009 Location: London Posts: 1,116	How about something like this>ChromLives Camera Handle Grip Support Mount Universal: Amazon.co.uk: Camera & Photo, or this>Fantaseal Camera Hand Grip, Ergonomic Handle Selfie: Amazon.co.uk: Camera & Photo, or even a table top tripod>Manfrotto MTPIXI-B, PIXI Mini Tripod with Handgrip for: Amazon.co.uk: Camera & Photo. These are only suggestions, not recommendations!

06-10-2020, 06:49 AM - 1 Like	#8
Roadboat24 Pentaxian Join Date: Jul 2017 Posts: 486	You could try a plate like this. Desmond Long Quick Release Plate (200mm) DLR-2002 B&H Photo Video

06-10-2020, 09:56 AM	#9
zapp Pentaxian Join Date: Jul 2011 Posts: 2,385	There are not many custom plates made for Pentax lenses, especially current ones. The nodal ninja option here is one of them, i think the only one for a current Pentax lens, and does exactly what you want.

06-10-2020, 12:27 PM - 1 Like	#10
AggieDad Site Supporter Join Date: Jan 2015 Location: Houston, TX Photos: Gallery \| Albums Posts: 1,452	Originally posted by Sandy Hancock Sure, but there are a multitude of ~~better~~ different ways of carrying such a combination. After all the DA300 is actually a pretty light lens. Options include a sling strap, a capture clip, holding the lens by the barrel, and no doubt many others. If you really need a big juggy handle, I guess you could buy a DA 60-250 and use that tripod foot - but that seems like a pretty expensive solution to a trivial problem. Sandy, I amended your comment in the quoted text. Perhaps Fucio7 is like me and does not like straps - especially when carry a longer lens. I personally like a wrist strap for safety and carry my k-3ii/Sigma 150-500 by the mounting foot - the foot even has finger grooves cast in it, so Fucio7 and I are not the only ones doing this.

06-10-2020, 12:41 PM - 2 Likes	#11
akptc Site Supporter Join Date: Feb 2008 Location: USA Photos: Gallery Posts: 771	You need this http://1.bp.blogspot.com/_66quOR2lcqk/S9Nx-Zo26-I/AAAAAAAAAx4/ZcrWkfpbNL0/s1...ayoutb_MNT.jpg

06-10-2020, 02:15 PM - 1 Like	#12
angerdan Pentaxian Join Date: Feb 2015 Photos: Gallery \| Albums Posts: 2,639	Originally posted by Fucio7 I was wondering if there is a tripod collar with this piece bigger, that fits a human hand. I can't find nothing online. Because you didn't search here - so instead this threads did find you: DA* 300mm tripod lens foot replacement Where to find tripod foot mount for DA* 60-250? Fanotec Tripod Foot for Pentax Q Adapter and DA* Lenses AS plate for the DA60-250/300 lens foot DA300mm F4 foot Fanotec Lens Foot for DA* 300 & DA* 60-250 Photography Accessories \| Panoramic Photography \| Tripod Head - Nodal Ninja

06-10-2020, 08:17 PM - 1 Like	#13
rogerstg Loyal Site Supporter Join Date: Oct 2007 Location: Rhode Island Photos: Albums Posts: 1,168	Originally posted by angerdan Because you didn't search here - so instead this threads did find you: DA* 300mm tripod lens foot replacement Where to find tripod foot mount for DA* 60-250? Fanotec Tripod Foot for Pentax Q Adapter and DA* Lenses AS plate for the DA60-250/300 lens foot DA300mm F4 foot Fanotec Lens Foot for DA* 300 & DA* 60-250 Photography Accessories \| Panoramic Photography \| Tripod Head - Nodal Ninja A bunch of dead or defunct links isn't very helpful.

06-10-2020, 10:46 PM - 1 Like	#15
Fucio7 New Member Join Date: Dec 2019 Location: Bologna, Italy Posts: 30 Original Poster	Thanks to all for your time, there are interesting things here. Sqideyes yes that's what I meant.

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