Archived posting to the Leica Users Group, 2001/09/28
[Author Prev] [Author Next] [Thread Prev] [Thread Next] [Author Index] [Topic Index] [Home] [Search]on 9/29/01 12:00 PM, Greg J. Lorenzo at gregj.lorenzo@home.com wrote: > I recently purchased a Gitzo carbon fiber tripod rated to take 33 pounds > of camera and lens. I will use it primarily for my R8 in conjunction > with a telephoto lens but I also wanted the capability to use it for a > future medium format setup. > > Now I need to purchase a head for this tripod. > > I have been looking at the 5 series magnesium Gitzo heads but I would > also consider other brands as well. > > Can someone recommend a good stable tripod head which meet the > requirements of strength plus light weight outlined above? > > All suggestions welcome. > > Regards, > > Greg J. Lorenzo > Calgary, Alberta > -- > To unsubscribe, see http://mejac.palo-alto.ca.us/leica-users/unsub.html ___________________________________________________________________________ I also bought a Gitzo G2228 tripod recently. I have a Foba Superball with quick release. This does not have the reputation of jamming up as in the case of many Arca-Swiss B-1 head. If this is too heavy, a cheaper and light option would be, try Manfrotto 300 series (the one with panning feature at the bottom) and buy a RRS B2-Pro clamp to be attached to the top. RRS also have a plate B54 for R8 Motor drive. For M series, RRS has B30. Gitzo G1275 M head is only slightly lighter than Arca-Swiss and Gitzo's quick release adaptor is a wee bit big (perhaps with RRS's B2-Pro clamp may be better option.) Although Leica's own ball and socket head is extremely good but it is a wee bit too small for tele lenses. - -- To unsubscribe, see http://mejac.palo-alto.ca.us/leica-users/unsub.html