Re: [Leica] Ball heads and Lenses

[Gil Plantinga <gilplant@earthlink.net>]

I've found the Linhof Profi II head with the RRS clamp and plate more 
than adequate with my M6. I agree that RRS is beautifully made.

>I've not seen the Kirk plate, but I cannot imagine a nicer piece of 
>work than the RRS
>plate for the M6.  It fits the baseplate like it was made in Wetzlar 
>(where my M6 was
>made) and the finish is outstanding.  The Arca Swiss ballhead is 
>another magnificent
>piece of workmanship, and although it hurts to pay for it, the old 
>adage is true that
>if you buy the best you only complain once.
>
>Cheers,
>Kip
>
>Mitchell Baum wrote:
>
>  >         Hi. I'm new to the lug and new to Leica. I'm becoming 
>very fond of my M6.
>  >         Some questions:  does anyone have experience and opinions 
>about quick
>  > release plates for the M6, specifically Really Right Stuff versus Kirk
>  > Enterprises. Also, which ball heads,  and tripods would you recommend if
>  > light weight as well as quality is a consideration.
>
><snip>

J. Gilbert Plantinga
New Paltz, NY