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Subject: [Leica] IMG: Bunny Heaven
From: mark at rabinergroup.com (Mark Rabiner)
Date: Thu, 28 Apr 2011 18:14:44 -0400

Mine is a Manfrotto as well. But I call it a Bogan as I am a modest
unassuming guy.


--------------------
Mark William Rabiner



> From: Jim Nichols <jhnichols at lighttube.net>
> Reply-To: Leica Users Group <lug at leica-users.org>
> Date: Thu, 28 Apr 2011 16:52:39 -0500
> To: Leica Users Group <lug at leica-users.org>
> Subject: Re: [Leica] IMG: Bunny Heaven
> 
> Mine is a Manfrotto, and I have not yet added a head to it.
> 
> Jim Nichols
> Tullahoma, TN USA
> ----- Original Message -----
> From: "Mark Rabiner" <mark at rabinergroup.com>
> To: "Leica Users Group" <lug at leica-users.org>
> Sent: Thursday, April 28, 2011 4:41 PM
> Subject: Re: [Leica] IMG: Bunny Heaven
> 
> 
>> Mine come to think of it is not a Gitzo which I'm  used to but a Bogan
>> which
>> I got for 40 bucks in April of '95 new. And would have those quicker
>> releases.
>> My head I got for it does not even rotate its just like a hinge. But seems
>> perfect for it. Its a Bogan as well. And again amazingly cost only 15
>> bucks
>> back then. Money was cheap those days.
>> 
>> The cable release now for DSLR's seem to run around 20 or 30 bucks and the
>> wireless around 40 bucks.  Another then bucks if you look at it an squint.
>> I can see how the wireless could be a real good thing. As I don't yet have
>> a
>> smart phone and need to imitate normal life in the 21st century. I'll just
>> walk down the sidewalk staring at my wireless release control.
>> 
>> 
>> --------------------
>> Mark William Rabiner
>> 
>> 
>> 
>> 
>>> From: Jim Nichols <jhnichols at lighttube.net>
>>> Reply-To: Leica Users Group <lug at leica-users.org>
>>> Date: Thu, 28 Apr 2011 16:30:02 -0500
>>> To: Leica Users Group <lug at leica-users.org>
>>> Subject: Re: [Leica] IMG: Bunny Heaven
>>> 
>>> Mark,
>>> 
>>> The monopod that I use has quick-adjust levers for height changes, so
>>> that
>>> is not so much a problem.  Is does support the lens weight well, because
>>> the
>>> lens has its own tripod mount.  The problem that I find with a monopod is
>>> that it does not prevent camera rotation at the time of shutter release,
>>> so
>>> I have to try and get a firm grip just below the lens and hold it tight.
>>> I
>>> have considered getting a shoulder stock to use with the monopod, but
>>> most
>>> of those that I have seen are designed to allow video panning, hence
>>> don't
>>> prevent the rotation that I am concerned about.
>>> 
>>> I have also considered a remote release, which would be nice to have.
>>> 
>>> Jim Nichols
>>> Tullahoma, TN USA
>>> ----- Original Message -----
>>> From: "Mark Rabiner" <mark at rabinergroup.com>
>>> To: "Leica Users Group" <lug at leica-users.org>
>>> Sent: Thursday, April 28, 2011 4:16 PM
>>> Subject: Re: [Leica] IMG: Bunny Heaven
>>> 
>>> 
>>>> Trouble in my opinion with monopods is when you want to shift your
>>>> position
>>>> up and down quickly you cant. You have to readjust the monopod. This
>>>> seems
>>>> painfully obvious but its a reason why I don't use them.
>>>> Another more to the point is you cant set them up to use them three
>>>> inches
>>>> off the ground. As they don't make 3 inch monopods. But the point is
>>>> your
>>>> vertical options again is limited. That and the gain of a stop or two
>>>> more
>>>> steadiness makes me not have used them all that much this lifetime.
>>>> Tripods
>>>> I love. You can shoot f 10 seconds and be there. With your hand behind
>>>> your
>>>> back. I'm getting a remote release from B&H in the next few weeks.  I
>>>> see
>>>> they go for less then 50 bucks. Wireless I think, for my D700. This will
>>>> make it so I'm out and about with my camera on tripod doing some IMO
>>>> much
>>>> more serious work.
>>>> But a reason to use a monopod would be the weight of the big fat lens
>>>> I'd
>>>> be
>>>> wanting to use for extended periods of time. Just  holding it up there.
>>>> That's what they're for as far as I can see. And my heaviest lens is not
>>>> that heavy. Its a 300mm f4.5 Nikkor my my only lens with a tripod
>>>> collar.
>>>> And if I had to stand somewhere shooting for over an hour I'd opt for a
>>>> monopod as I don't have arms like Popeye.
>>>> 
>>>> 
>>>> --------------------
>>>> Mark William Rabiner
>>>> 
>>>> 
>>>> 
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