Hi all, thanks for the input! Jan: I think I'm going to prefer keeping it horizontal, though I wasn't sure at first (probably because I don't notice monopods, let alone horizontal grips on them, very often). I read elsewhere that a common practice with this grip is to switch it to the left side, though I'm not sure- I have a feeling I'll prefer to have a hand on the lens. Also discovered they've got an external shutter release for the grip itself, which looks somewhat like a missile launcher button.. Not sure if that'd be over the top..
Jens: I thought a ball head would probably be quite convenient, and the grip was something I only considered quite recently. I think it's a good idea, but I'll have to test it out. I've been shooting a lot of fire performers lately, and given the constant motion and relatively short duration of each performance (fuels burns out..), I figured the less time fussing the better. Mike: That's an interesting account. Read a couple of reviews which claimed that the 322rc2 was more sturdy and durable than the 3265, but didn't think it'd really fall to bits. I guess it could have been the impact of the still-connected load when the whole rig hit the ground? I'd imagine that's quite a beating for any gear to take. Godfrey: Do you still use the 322RC2 vertically like the 3265? Wendy: One of the things I was concerned about, was the different load rating it had vertical and horizontally. Apparently it's around 2.5kg vertically and 5kg horizontally. There's probably going to be about 3 kg on it, and didn't want to overload it dropping into portrait. Thanks for the note on the plate too- the 70 200 is precisely the lens tripod collar I'm hoping it'll be enough for. Cheers, Ryan
