Archived posting to the Leica Users Group, 2001/08/14

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Subject: Re: [Leica] Head and plate for monopod
From: Doug Herr <telyt@earthlink.net>
Date: 14 Aug 2001 14:15:00 -0700

On Tue, 14 August 2001, "Paul Bolam" wrote:

> 
> I used my R8 + 280/2.8 lens on a Benbo monopod and found the combo to be a
> bit wobbly. The Manfrotto (Bogen in USA) quick release plate was not man
> enough for the job either and twisted round setting the lens off axis.
>  
> Any suggestions for a good head and quick release plate I could use on the
> monopod?
> Thanks in advance,
> Paul
>

Bryan Geyer at Really Right Stuff suggests using the Bogen #3232 tilt head and putting the RRS B2-Pro clamp which provides an Arca-style quick release.  see www.reallyrightstuff.com

Doug Herr
Birdman of Sacramento
http://www.wildlightphoto.com
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