----- Original Message ----- From: "Shaun Canning" <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> To: <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> Sent: Thursday, October 31, 2002 1:49 AM Subject: RE: Praises and Thank Yous!
> Yeah, the Manfrotto stuff is OK. I really want a carbon fibre version, but > can't justify the exorbitant price. So, my old '55 will do me for now. It > has survived everything I have thrown at it for 10 years now. Airport > baggage handlers, desert, snow, salt water...nothing can kill them. The only > thing I would change are the leg locks. Man, those things will kill you if > you get your fingers in the way.... Well, when I went out and bought the MZ-S, grip, remote, 2 lenses, I also decided it was time to replace my year old tripod. It was a VERY cheap Manfrotto, a piece of junk. So I looked at the carbon fibres, and I had the money, but I didn't like them, too light. I wanted something strong, heavy, where I can plant it in heavy winds and not worry about it. The 055CB is that old? Interesting. Anyhow, it's all I want in a tripod, sure light is nice if you have to carry it far, but I like 'em heavy ;-) No pain, no gain. Of course, that Gitzo ball head while Magnesium, makes it quite a lot heavier. I do wish I had not got one with a quick release. I never use it, well almost, and when I try, it interferes with my hands and fingers too much. I know what you mean about the leg locks. They're solid though, just gotta be careful ;-) Regards, Brad Dobo > Cheers > > Shaun Canning > PhD Student > Archaeology Department > La Trobe University, Bundoora, > Australia, 3086. > > e-mail: [EMAIL PROTECTED] > Phone: 0414-967 644
