Tripod Advice Part2

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I want to thank everyone who gave me advice on a tripod. UPS delivered a
Manfrotto 3021BPro legs and a Manfrotto 488RC4 Midi Ball Head. I spent a
bit more then I wanted but I'm happy I did. I'm very impressed; much
better then the Slik 504QF I've been using. I love the leg spread and the
ability to put the center pole in the horizontal position. The head is
bigger then I expected but I like it too. The quick snap connector is great
and very secure. The ball head will take some getting used to but I can
clearly see it's advantages over a 3-way.

On the down side it's a bit heavier then I wanted but I knew that going in.
I wish I could have afforded carbon fiber. I was surprised that the quick
connect plate has to be secured with a screwdriver. I'm used to just
putting the plate on when needed and not leaving it on permanently. Luckily
its thin so leaving it attached isn't really a big deal.

--

Rob
"A disturbing new study finds that studies are disturbing"

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"Stacey" <fotocord@yahoo.com> wrote in message
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> Robert R Kircher, Jr. wrote:
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>> On the down side it's a bit heavier then I wanted but I knew that going
>> in.
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> Buy their "carry strap", it's worth the cost.. This is the one I use,
> attaches easily and balances nice.
>
> http://www.bhphotovideo.com/bnh/co [...] ype=search


Thanks Stacey, I have a strap which can be short enough for hand carrying
and long enough to go over my shoulder.

--

Rob

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"Stacey" <fotocord@yahoo.com> wrote in message
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> Robert R Kircher, Jr. wrote:
>
>>
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>> Thanks Stacey, I have a strap which can be short enough for hand carrying
>> and long enough to go over my shoulder.
>>
>
>
> The reason I like this one: It attaches via a d ring with a special screw
> to
> the side of where the legs attach on one end and has a loop to go around
> the legs on the other. The way it fits, of course, is perfect for their
> tripod and balances nice. Also is real easy and quick to lash on and off.
> I tried a generic carry strap trying to save the $25 this other one costs
> and now kick myself for using that other one for so long. Just thought I'd
> pass this advice along, feel free to kick youself later as I now do! :-)
>
> --
>
> Stacey