Hi Chris,
Chris Brogden skrev:
>
[SNIP]
>
> You can use it both ways, but if you use it as a ballhead, then you
> have
> to loosen and tighten two knobs instead of one, and you only get
> movement
> in two planes, not three. There are more expensive ballheads that
> let you
> lock motion in individual planes, but I think that's out of
> your budget,
> IIRC.
>
OK, that is really worth considering, and yes, you are right
about my budget. Even if without the budget restraints I will
not spend that much, before knowing that I really want that
kind of equipment.
> > Regarding ballheads, people here on the list have said that it is
>> not
> > good for macro photography, and as that is one thing I would like to
> > test, I hesitate a bit to get one.
>
> My opinion? Try them both. When it comes to tripods and heads,
> nothing
> beats using them in the field to find out your preferences.
I believe you are right here, but I can not afford both at this
time, so I guess I will buy one of the "cheaper" heads to get
some experience.
> I did a lot
> of research before buying my 141RC (3-way head), but after a
> few weeks of
> using it I found that my shooting style was better suited by a
> ballhead. The 141RC sounded good in theory, but I personally found it
> too
> much hassle to move it in multiple planes simultaneously.
>
I have heard almost exactly the same points from others,
but in general about 3-way heads.
> chris
>
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>
> Isn't that "chronicler's"?
> :)
>
Hmmpf, right, I will have to correct that :-(
Thanks for your friendly advice, you are very helpful.
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