Archived posting to the Leica Users Group, 1999/01/27
[Author Prev] [Author Next] [Thread Prev] [Thread Next] [Author Index] [Topic Index] [Home] [Search]Yes, that is exactly what I carry on my 1228. A B1 with quick release clamp. I have quick release plates (RRS & Kirk) mounted on all of my cameras. Works great! Jim At 04:48 PM 1/27/99 -0800, you wrote: >Is the 1228 compatible with the ARCA Swiss B1 ballhead? > > > >Jim Brick wrote: > >> Over the years, and many many tripods later, I have personally found that >> the Gitzo 1228 Carbon Fiber Tripod is the most sturdy and easiest to use >> small tripod I have ever owned. I also use the Gitzo Tripod carrying strap >> (087B) to carry the tripod over my shoulder. Very lightweight, easy to >> carry, never in the way, always ready to use. I carried this over my >> shoulder, for the month of September 98, throughout Europe. It was great. >> >> Jim >> >> At 01:44 PM 1/26/99 -0800, you wrote: >> > >> > >> >Hi Luggers, >> > >> >Any recommendations for the lightest weight, very sturdy, small size >> >tripod for an M6 in the field? >> > >> >Also, I have found the "twisty" method (e.g. Gitzo) for locking the >> >legs is cumbersome and prefer the Bogen thumb tightening knobs that are >> >easier, faster and more positive. Any comments or recommendations of >> >other manufacturers that offer such ease of use leg tightening over the >> >twisty method? >> > >> >Would be much appreciated for your help to save me on my next extended >> >field trip. >> > >> >Ken >> > >