Albano, I started with a 3 way head on my Bogen and later got the 3262QR head. I used it for awhile and then the new magnesium 3 way head was given to me as a gift. After using it for awhile, I won't go back to the 3262. The magnesium head is just about as light, but more steady. It handles a little more weight. I think the 3262 is just a little too light, if you are considering any large lenses or MF stuff.
Bruce Dayton Friday, February 08, 2002, 4:45:25 AM, you wrote: Avca> Hi, Bob, and thanks for your answer. Avca> I was a bit short in my original question. Avca> The situation is: Avca> I currently own a 144 tripod with 029 head (3 way head). I use it for Avca> stationary subjects, and with 35mm gear only. Avca> I was oferred to trade it for the 3262 ballhead, including an additional Avca> plate. Avca> I'm happy with my 029, but having a ballhead would be more convenient, Avca> being compact, a lot lighter (1 kg less), making my 4 kg tripod, an 3 kg Avca> tripod. Avca> Comparing specs, the 029 is far superior, it can load almost twice the Avca> weight (7,5 kg vs. 4 kg), being recommended for all formats, and the 3262 Avca> is recommended just for 35mm and a lightweight MedFo. Avca> I mean, this is more than enough for me now, just owning 35mm, but I'm Avca> unsure about losing the extra capability if I go MeFo someday. Avca> What do you think? Avca> Albano - This message is from the Pentax-Discuss Mail List. To unsubscribe, go to http://www.pdml.net and follow the directions. Don't forget to visit the Pentax Users' Gallery at http://pug.komkon.org .