Archived posting to the Leica Users Group, 1998/03/28

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Subject: Re: [Leica] Tripod usage
From: Jim Brick <jim@brick.org>
Date: Sat, 28 Mar 1998 17:12:09 -0800

At 01:13 PM 3/29/98 -0800, you wrote:
>I just bought a new Bogen/Manfrotto 3021 for my R8 and M6 but it is
>difficult and not fast enough to release the camera from the Bogen head
>that was also sold with it. Does anyone within the LUG, using either
>Leica Rs or Ms, have any experience using the ARCA Swiss B1 head on
>their tripod? I've read two good ratings on it and need opinions from
>Leica body users. Thanks.
> 

I have two B1's with quick release plates, and RRS plates on the bottom of
two R7's, my long lenses, and a Linhof Master Technika. All works great.

Jim