so long as the mounting point is above the pivot point, any movement
unbalances everything. gimbaled heads are the best way to avoid this. no,
you don't need one, but trust me, you don't want to work that way.
Herb...
----- Original Message -----
From: "William Robb" <[EMAIL PROTECTED]>
To: <pentax-discuss@pdml.net>
Sent: Sunday, July 31, 2005 2:59 PM
Subject: Re: Tripod heads
Is there such a thing as a quick release assembly that can be put onto a
standard tripod head that will allow for balancing the rig?