Archived posting to the Leica Users Group, 2003/08/31
[Author Prev] [Author Next] [Thread Prev] [Thread Next] [Author Index] [Topic Index] [Home] [Search]Hi Jim, What do you mean 1/2 (RRS B82) ? I use the RRS plate for the Contax G2. I find the RRS plate for the M6 too cumbersome, so got rid of that. - - Phong jcb@visualimpressions.com wrote: > I use a 1/2 RRS B82 plate on my RapidWinders. This allows quick > tripod use > and unencumbered normal RapidWinder use. The tripod hole is in the center > on all of my Rapidwinders. The lip of the B82 goes over the front edge of > the RapidWinder and the plate is cut off just in front of the RapidWinder > advance lever. Smooth the edged with a fine file. Blacken with Birchwood > Casey Aluminum Black if desired. During normal camera/RapidWinder use > you'll never know it's there. But if necessary, you can plop your > M camera > on a tripod post-haste. > > A Gitzo 1228, a Gitzo 1277M magnesium centre ball head with a RRS > B2 clamp, > and a Gitzo shoulder strap (carry the tripod head down) make a "you won't > know it's there until needed" tripod. Great for long treks where a tripod > could be useful. Like in a forest, cityscapes at night, max DOF with slow > film, etc. > > JB - -- To unsubscribe, see http://mejac.palo-alto.ca.us/leica-users/unsub.html