Archived posting to the Leica Users Group, 2004/03/13
[Author Prev] [Author Next] [Thread Prev] [Thread Next] [Author Index] [Topic Index] [Home] [Search]I have been using it with a 1Ds + EF 70-200L IS with good results. This combination is heavier than the Hasselblad with 50 or 80mm lenses. Perhaps the 3-section 1227 would be rigid enough? I can't imagine carrying anything much heavier. Already the 1227/1228 with the B1 are quite a burden if you have to walk any distance with them - --Jim On Mar 13, 2004, at 6:23 PM, Joseph Codispoti wrote: > Jim, > > no doubt you will get many responses. > > The Gitzo 1228, although great for traveling and hiking, is too light > for a > Hasselblad - period. > The Arca B1 is one of the best and a good investment. The Acratech > would be > a good compromise at a savings over the B1. > For Leica M as well as Hasselblad ClearSight plates are in order > especially > the foot modification (if you are going for either tripod head). > Joe > > See them here: > http://www.clearsightusa.com/ecommerce/catalog/catalog/index.php? > cPath=23 > > http://www.clearsightusa.com/ecommerce/catalog/catalog/index.php? > cPath=31 > > http://www.clearsightusa.com/ecommerce/catalog/catalog/index.php? > cPath=22 > > > > > > > > > -- > To unsubscribe, see http://mejac.palo-alto.ca.us/leica-users/unsub.html > - -- To unsubscribe, see http://mejac.palo-alto.ca.us/leica-users/unsub.html