Jeff:
Actually, my first ball head (to go with the first tripod and first
monopod). Seems like it gets harder and harder to hold the damn camera
steady - age, I suppose.
Anyway, I shelled out for the Acratech because I liked it. It's a bit
different (like OMs, SAABs etc), but light and solid. It will be the
last one that I buy. At least, that's how I rationalized the $$$$
So far tried it with the OM and the Pen FV, though really only to test
the Pen lenses, the OM lenses on the Pen and the half-frame scanning
ability of the local stores.
Best wishes,
Martin
Jeff Keller wrote:
> I hope you like it as much as I do. My recent experience carrying around a
> heavy camera on metal legs (with the Acratech head) again reminded me that
> once the weight goes over my limit, carrying a tripod can literally be a
> pain.
>
> If you've been using a conventional ball head with a slot for vertical
> format, the Acratech head takes time to get used to. Once you get used to
> it, they are very flexible. I haven't mounted a 1000/f11 on it yet but it
> has been great for my 400/4 + 1.4TC. The few times I've tried it, the weight
> of the 350/2.8 actually seems to make it easier to stablize than my often
> used 400/4.
>
> I doubt anyone has switched from an Arca-Swiss style quick release once
> they've used one. The Acratech works great, hasn't had any problems with
> dirt, looks nice, and is light!!! I haven't seen anything else that has
> tempted me to even look at it in a store.
>
> Congratulations and best wishes,
> -jeff
>
> ----Original Message Follows----
> From: "Walters, Martin" <mwalters@xxxxxxxxxxx>
>
> Just got myself an Acratech ball head (original style). Not cheap, but very
> well made and light. Seems very nice to use (I've only hung a Tamron 300/2.8
> on it for testing), but I'm a beginner.... Always liked this head, but was
> swayed by advice/experience from Jeff Keller, who is a fan (thanks Jeff!).
> This head is way beyond Kem's budget though.
>
> Martin
>
>
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