yes, Gitzo uses their own QR plates, but you can remove the stock threaded
support and substitute any Arca-Swiss-compatible QR system clamp from Kirk
Photo or Really Right Stuff. the rub is that the clamp will cost you more
than your budget. there are generic plates for the LX, some of which will
fit the *istD. they are not cheap new, although much less expensive than a
dedicated plate. the Gitzo 1377M with the Really Right Stuff LLR-II QR clamp
will set you back about $325 street prices, and then you have to add plates.
Herb....
----- Original Message -----
From: "Andre Langevin" <[EMAIL PROTECTED]>
To: <pentax-discuss@pdml.net>
Sent: Thursday, June 09, 2005 11:00 PM
Subject: Re: Giotto ballheads
Gitzo 1377M Sounds good. Gitzo uses their own QR plates?
Arca Swiss B1 About plates, is the generic brand (I forgot the name) ok?
Also, are the generic plates (that go for many cameras) OK for D & LX?
Manfrotto 486RC2 Looks like it has no panning with degrees.
Andre
