Archived posting to the Leica Users Group, 1998/07/03
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>Hi,
>
>I just bought a Gitzo 1227 tripod, and I am thinking of getting the
>Arca-Swiss B1 to go with it. I'll use it with my M6, F3, and occasionally
my
>old EL2
Good choice...........
. I have looked at the Really Right Stuff brochure for their mounting
>plates, which look nice.
They are.........
>
>My question concerns the use of mounting plates all together compared with
>just using the regular threaded mount. Won't the mounting plate, be in your
>way when shooting hands-free?
No (at least not for me)
I'll probably use the tripod for only 10-20%
>of my pictures. How about just resting the camera on a table for a second
or
>two, will it stand on the plate or wobble and tip over?
Camera will sit flat and not tip
>
>Regards,
>
>__
>Tore
>
>
Cheers,
David Medley
Whidbey Is. WA
USA
dmedley@whidbey.net