One word about the Bogen 308 ball head that was suggested to me during
my last ball head search. I was cautioned away from the 308 by someone
who had one because he said the ball is made of resin, and after much
use, begins to become flat spotted. Once it has flat spots, if your
composition brings the flat spot close to the clamping point, but not
directly on it, the composition will slip a bit as the clamp falls into
the flat area, moving the ball and camera slightly.
I never used one, so I don't know for sure. Sounds a lot like
overtightening to me. Also you can probably buy a replacement ball, as
I think it is the 308 that comes in a user assembled kit, and the parts
are probably available separately.
Personally I went for the Velbon PH-253M. All magnesium and only 6 oz.
I have heard good things about the next one up also (the PH-163Q). The
253 is tiny, and yet does a pretty good job of holding my 70-200/2.8 in
a pinch.
Mike
Tim Munro wrote:
>
> ----- Original Message -----
> From: Chuck Skinner <[EMAIL PROTECTED]>
> >Using the center column costs a lot of stability, so try to
> > get a set of legs that are high enough for you with the column down. I'd
> go
> > with the 3021 or the 3041 (or whatever the number equivalents are now; the
> > 3041 is the same as the 3021 but with the ability to mount the column
> > horizontally).
>
> You're right Chuck. I ordered one of the new ones with the horizontal option
> last week after playing with it at a store. With the legs fully extended but
> centre column down, using the 308 ball head, and with the 1v + booster, it
> fell exactly to eye height for me with no adjustment. This makes it quick to
> use when out touring etc as I don't have to adjust anything extra each time
> I setup. The horizontal column is quite natty for shooting straight up or
> down as well, not that I usually shoot that direction.
> Tim
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