Tim,
Check out the Pentax QR plate and receivers. They are different than
the bogen or the RRS type. I would suggest the medium format plates,
rather than the 35mm plates (more clamping area). They should be
available where you are. I use them with my 3444 and velbon combo for
my Eos 3. Also, (in my opinion, of course) I think the extra weight of
the Manfrotto tripod is worth it just for the leg lock style. Very
quick up and down, and I think it might be a bit taller than the Slik (I
don't remember for sure).
Mike
Tim Munro wrote:
>
> > 3.6 lbs. is heavy for a Carbon Fiber. Check out the Slik Pro 804CF
> tripod,
> > it weighs only 2.6 lbs, same as the Gitzo Mountaineer Mk II.
> > Then add a Velbon PH-263 magnesium ballhead which is 3.8 inches high,
> > and weighs only 9.6 ounces. This head is lighter than the Gitzo heads
> > and very well made. Total weight for the combo is less than your Bogen
> 3444
> > alone.
>
> Sorry to take this further off topic but which QR plates do you guys use
> over there? We can only get the Bogen type flat top style plates (no lip)
> here in Oz. I was reading Art Morris's latest book and noticed the Really
> Right Stuff plates which look excellent. I got the catalogue sent over but
> it is going to be really pricey to have a clamp and set of plates sent over
> here, particularly which the current exchange. With the top line tripods and
> heads you are all using I assume that you are using the best plates
> available also - are there other brands which are worthwhile looking at??
> Tim
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