[Leica] Tripod head recommendations for a 560 lens

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I have the small ball head with clamp, and the M8 baseplate, and it is so
nice to use on a Giotto tripod.  Looking forward to the fireworks season.

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On Tue, Oct 5, 2010 at 2:01 PM, Adam Bridge <abridge at gmail.com> wrote:

> I'm wondering what folks are recommending as a head for suppling a
> 560mm lens mounted on my Canon 1Ds Mk II.
>
> I actually have a wonderful fluid-head tripod I use for video work
> that's more than capable but it weighs a ton and it's mounting is a
> bit awkward. I have a ball head but it is sized for use with the M8
> and the 1Ds without a long lens.
>
> Thoughts? Recommendations? Thank you!
>
> Note: A shoulder stock is out of the question. I lost a lot of
> mobility/strength in my shoulder when it was shattered in our car
> accident a few years ago. It works but isn't strong enough to steady a
> heavy lens.
>
> Adam
>
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