Under $2 Telephoto lens Tripod mount

I purchased an after-market Telephoto lens for my DSLR.  The problem with it was it did not include a tripod mount.  The lens is so long that even on my tripod there was too much bounce at the end of the lens that most photos ended up with motion blur.  I needed a tripod mount to balance the lens and camera.  If you already have epoxy this will cost less that $2.  If not it's closer to $5.  :)

Step 1 Mix Epoxy

Epoxy uses two chemicals once combined they form a strong bond.  This epoxy will hold 1500 pounds once it cures which should be more than enough for the stress that will be placed on it.   You only need a small amount I used one drop of each chemical. 

Comments

[lemonie]

It's a good job for the lens. I'd be a bit worried about the camera being supported on the lens-mount alone though, but I don't know this kit - could you comment on that?

L

[Speezer9999]

The lens weighs much more than the camera body.  Using this lens while mounted on the camera's tripod mount put a great strain on the lens mount, so by moving the mount towards the center of gravity it has taken most of the stress off of the lens mount.  The D-SLR is I have Olympus e-500.  Olympus as a few telephoto lenses that include there own Tripod mounts.  So the I'm comfortable with the camera supporting it's own weight.   Here is a link to one example of a lens with the mount.  

http://www.olympusamerica.com/cpg_section/product.asp?product=1328

BTW this is my first instructable, thank you for the comment and question. 

[lemonie]

These things are designed to hold heavy lenses without support I guess, thanks.

L