Archived posting to the Leica Users Group, 1998/04/20

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Subject: Re: [Leica] Gitzo ball head in Chasseur d'Images
From: Donal Philby <donalphilby@earthlink.net>
Date: Mon, 20 Apr 1998 11:17:20 -0800

Jacques Leonard designer wrote:
> I remember the "Best Buy" they recommended for ball head was a Gitzo. I
> took note of the model number but lost the reference somewhere! (damn!)
> Can someone, somewhere, find me the exact model number for this head?

I would recommend that you try before buying.  I have used a couple
different Gitzo ball heads and they are all awkward at best.  The off
center setting just doesn't work for me.  Nor does the off standard
quick release system.

donal
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Donal Philby
San Diego
http://www.donalphilby.com