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Re: [OM] tripods & QR Plates

Subject: Re: [OM] tripods & QR Plates
From: Mike <watershed@xxxxxxxxxxxxxxx>
Date: Wed, 24 Dec 2003 13:15:19 -0800
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>
> .....I also have a gigantic Gitzo
>400 Studex with a Giottos Large Ball head that I primarily use for LF.  The
>head was in the $200 range and doesn't shift when tightened.  Also has a
>knob that allow head movement to be controlled by "drag" and allows for a
>very easy positional set-up before the locking knob is turned down......
>
Interesting, Douglas, i looked at the Giotto small ballhead over in
Victoria and it seemed to be well made and reasonably priced ($US75
equivalent) but too small for what I wanted. hence my original question
about the medium ballhead. I think the medium head is similar in
construction and features to the large head and in the $100 price range.
I'll see if I can find one to check it out in person next trip to the
big city. And I think I'll stick with the plain head. Frankly I can
mount my camera or lens with 4-5 flicks of my thumb and so don't see the
utility of the QR plates for my usage and budget. Or maybe it's because
hanging a big plate on the bottom of an OM kinda seems contrary to the
OM philosophy. In any event if I ever need QR plates i can get the
adapter as you did.

mike


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