Re: Tripod Head Recommendations for Pentax 67
At 09:07 20.9.2001 -0700, Mark wrote: I'm ready to upgrade my tripod head to something that handles the Pentax 67 effectively. Currently, I have the Bogen 3262QR and 3030. Both work fine when in the horizontal position. When I shoot verticals, I run into problems with the camera shifting. The little plates that go with the 3262 and 3030 just don't hold tightly enough and the camera winds up rotating downwards (especially when I have the 135 Macro with extension tubes). Okay, I know the photo.net geeks all recommend the Arca Swiss head and Really Right Stuff plate combo. Yes, it's is an awesome way to go but that's out of my price range. I'm considering the Bogen 3055 (heavy duty ball head) or 3275 (geared head). Will these work okay when shooting verticals? Any other recomendations? I'm open to other brands as long as it fits onto the Bogen 3401 (I hope I don't have to upgrade that as well). I finally received my new head this week. It's the Arca Swiss Monoball B1. It is a fantastic ballhead and can be attached to any 5/8 tripod screw. I have it installed on my Berlebach wooden tripod (http://www.berlebach.de) and am doing to use it with my Pentaxes as well as my wooden Wista 4x5 field camera. It does accept incredibly heavy loads while still being pretty lightweight and beautiful :-) It has this incredible ball friction control which can be set and then the camera can be freely moved but it holds spot on without slipping after you take your hands off (camera can be in any position)! It has an aspherical ball so the friction increases aspherically when the camera is tilted. Arca Swiss does not have a homepage (which anyone could connect to) but you'll find pictures of the head in BH home and other places in the net. Best place for me to purchase it was http://www.robertwhite.co.uk, at least they seemed to be the most cost effective and they have a fantastic service ! The only bad thing about this head is the price... but it really seems to be the best ball head money can buy. Highly recommended! Antti-Pekka --- * Antti-Pekka Virjonen * Fiskarsinkatu 7 D * GSM: +358 400 789753 * * Computec Oy Turku* FIN-20750 Turku Finland * Fax: +358 2 413 * - 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 .
Re: Tripod Head Recommendations for Pentax 67
the photo.net geeks all recommend the Arca Swiss head and Really Right Stuff plate combo. Yes, it's is an awesome way to go but that's out of my price range. A pity indeed because this combo works really well. I'm considering the Bogen 3055 (heavy duty ball head) or 3275 (geared head). Forget the 3055 because it won't even hold 135 format properly. It might be huge in size, but small on performance. regards, Alan Chan _ Get your FREE download of MSN Explorer at http://explorer.msn.com/intl.asp - 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 .
Re: Tripod Head Recommendations for Pentax 67
Hi Mark ... As you may recall, I have the 3275 geared head and love it. Of course, that doesn't answer your question g. As I recall, doing verticals is a piece of cake with this head, and it'll certainly support the 67. Many use it with 4x5 cameras. Mark D. wrote: Hey Folks, I'm ready to upgrade my tripod head to something that handles the Pentax 67 effectively [...] I'm considering the Bogen 3055 (heavy duty ball head) or 3275 (geared head). Will these work okay when shooting verticals? Any other recomendations? I'm open to other brands as long as it fits onto the Bogen 3401 (I hope I don't have to upgrade that as well). -- Shel Belinkoff mailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED] - 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 .
RE: Tripod Head Recommendations for Pentax 67
-Original Message- From: Mark D. [mailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED]] Okay, I know the photo.net geeks all recommend the Arca Swiss head and Really Right Stuff plate combo. Yes, it's is an awesome way to go but that's out of my price range. I'm considering the Bogen 3055 (heavy duty ball head) or 3275 (geared head). Will these work okay when shooting verticals? Any other recomendations? I'm open to other brands as long as it fits onto the Bogen 3401 (I hope I don't have to upgrade that as well). TIA, Mark Mark; I use a Bogen 3055 for my 35mm for nature/wildlife photography. My longest lens is a 300mm with a 2x multiplier. I've had to add a metal plate to part of the quick release plate that catches the base of the camera to prevent it from rotating when I shoot verticals. Even then the 3055 is just not heavy duty enough and slips. I'm saving up for a huge studioball with arca-type quick release. I would suggest you save for something a bit better than the 3055. Christian Skofteland - 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 .
Re: Tripod Head Recommendations for Pentax 67
From: Shel Belinkoff [EMAIL PROTECTED] Hi Mark ... As you may recall, I have the 3275 geared head and love it. Of course, that doesn't answer your question g. As I recall, doing verticals is a piece of cake with this head, and it'll certainly support the 67. Many use it with 4x5 cameras. Hey Shel, I remember the 3275 from when you brought it over and I was impressed with it. That's one of the reasons I'm considering it as an option. My concern is that when I go to vertical, I will experience the same kind of slippage on the plate. The combination of the body, 135/4 Macro, and extension tubes comes to 13.5. The mount for the body is 2 in. That leaves 11.5 of overhang from the point of the mount. So when I got to vertical, I get a slight rotation. I need a better way to manage those kind of dimensions. So either the plate has to be capable of holding it in place, or maybe I need some sort of telephoto support bracket such as the Bogen 3420. Mark - 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 .
Re: Tripod Head Recommendations for Pentax 67
From: Skofteland, Christian [EMAIL PROTECTED] Mark; I use a Bogen 3055 for my 35mm for nature/wildlife photography. My longest lens is a 300mm with a 2x multiplier. I've had to add a metal plate to part of the quick release plate that catches the base of the camera to prevent it from rotating when I shoot verticals. Even then the 3055 is just not heavy duty enough and slips. I'm saving up for a huge studioball with arca-type quick release. I would suggest you save for something a bit better than the 3055. Christian, Thanks for the feedback on the 3055. Mark - 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 .
Re: Tripod Head Recommendations for Pentax 67
From: Mark D. Subject: Tripod Head Recommendations for Pentax 67 Hey Folks, I'm ready to upgrade my tripod head I've been using the Manfrotto 029 (Bogen 3047) head with the 6x7 with no problems for at least 10 years. This head uses the hexagonal quick release plate. William Robb - 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 .
