Archived posting to the Leica Users Group, 1998/03/29
[Author Prev] [Author Next] [Thread Prev] [Thread Next] [Author Index] [Topic Index] [Home] [Search]The Arca Swiss B1 is a great ball head, but so is the Linhof Profi II. The B1 gets all the attention, so I feel the need to plug the Linhof. I tested my R6's with both heads for about an hour at Keeble & Shuchat in Palo Alto, CA, and came away with the Linhof. The B1 is a little bigger, and maybe better for longer lenses. But the Linhof is probably more reliable and made at least as well if not better. John McLeod - ---------- From: TEAShea <TEAShea@aol.com> To: leica-users@mejac.palo-alto.ca.us Subject: Re: [Leica] Tripod usage Date: Sun, 29 Mar 1998 19:32:30 EST << Does anyone within the LUG, using either Leica Rs or Ms, have any experience using the ARCA Swiss B1 head on their tripod? >> The Arca Swiss B1 is an excellent head. I can recommend it for your consideration. This head has been discussed many times in the general photography forum and the nature photography forum of PhotoNet. The comments are uniformly positive. Whenever heads are discussed, it seems that the B1 is the one that receives the greatest attention and most recommendations. From my experience with it I can say that it is very steady, well designed and smooth. It has an adjustable control that governs the drag, It also allows horizontal panning with the ball locked. It comes with a fast release plate. You can purchase other size plates for different camera bodies (or lens mounts). Tom Shea