Pointing the GFX 100 straight downward with the 120mm macro

[JK12]

My work requires my camera to be point straight downward for days at a time from the likes of a heavy-duty stand. In the past I've used Hasselblad H-series cameras with their 120mm macro (a heavy set-up) and it worked fine.

I'm currently using a Fuji GFX 100 to do the same... but because the lens sits somewhat up from the from the bottom as opposed to centered on the body along with the bottom of the camera itself not having a serious metal plate like the Hasselblad, I'm wondering what people's thoughts are on stability of the lens-mount and the camera in general.

Thus far it seems to be working well enough. I am using a RRS bracket coupled into a long Hejnar clamp. It's on one of the large Manfrotto stands (9ft').

Anyhow, if this seem like a bad idea to anyone or has a better suggestion as to how it's clamped please feel free to share. Thanks!

Jordan

 

[Paul2660]

Should be fine, lens is a bit heavy but the mount seems solid enough. Only issue I have the 120mm Macro is the fact that the OIS element moves around when the lens in on camera and camera is off.

Paul C

 

[rjp85]

The mount should be more than strong enough for a 2.2 pound lens, considering the Sigma 40mm 1.4 ART for Canon/Nikon is even heavier, and doesn't even come with a lens collar.

I think more than 3 pounds is where you would need additional support.

 

[JK12]

Thank you, guys. Appreciate your thoughts- feel more confident in my rig now.