Archived posting to the Leica Users Group, 2001/08/14
[Author Prev] [Author Next] [Thread Prev] [Thread Next] [Author Index] [Topic Index] [Home] [Search]I'm using the equipment already recommended by Joe and Doug atop a Gitzo monopod. It works. For once, I had a monopod & long lens combination that felt secure when being carried. My deviation from the recommendations is the use of the Wimberly lens plate rather than the RRS. The one I've got is a bit longer than the model recommended for the 280/2.8 by RRS. The extra length makes moving the balance point of the lens and camera over the clamp easier and mounting a flash bracket more convenient. Wimberley's website is http://www.tripodhead.com, and the folks there are most accomodating and helpful with pre- and psot-sales support. A word of caution if you go the route of the Arca-Swiss style clamp: use Loctite where appropriate. I had to make a diving catch for R8 & 280 on the first outing. Roy On 14 Aug 2001, at 21:53, 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 > > >