Long Lens tripod support for NEX VG10?

[SteveNunez]

I purchased a VG10 at B&H but haven't had the chance to shoot with it yet.....but I'm excited by the possibilities.

I've ordered a Nikon (G) to NEX adapter to use a Sigma 50-500 lens I happen to have and would like to know how does one go about tripod mounting the setup? I assume as with a dslr- you hang the VG10 off the rear of the lens as this lens is huge and heavy?

I'm not too comfortable letting the camcorder body just hang in the air like this- any other methods for support of the long lens and cam body or would this be the acceptable method with large lenses?

(I'd like to eventually get the Sony Alpha 70-400 lens provided the newly released firmware update positively allows AF when used with the Alpha adapter.)

Thanks

 

[uhoh7]

Your sigma has it's own tripod mount, as does sony 70-400. The body is light, so just use the lens mount. It's no problem.

 

[olindacat]

What if you want to use w/matte box and rails and want to swap out lenses w/o having to swap out cam?