Re: Manfrotto 055 & 136

2002-07-10 Thread Collin Brendemuehl
Consider the slightly smaller 410. It isn't quite as hefty, but still nice and in the US runs $150 - $170. Same flat plates. Collin * *From: "Jan van Wijk" <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> *Subject: Re: Manfrotto 055 & 136 * * *On Wed, 10 Jul 2002 08:34:43 -0400, Jeff wrote: * *

Re: Manfrotto 055 & 136

2002-07-10 Thread Jeff
Jan, The 405 looks neat. Any idea on price? Jeff - Original Message - From: "Jan van Wijk" <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> To: <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> Sent: Wednesday, July 10, 2002 3:35 AM Subject: Re: Manfrotto 055 & 136 > On Wed, 10 Jul 2002 11:27:30 +1000, Rob Studder

Re: Manfrotto 055 & 136

2002-07-10 Thread Rob Studdert
On 10 Jul 2002 at 13:04, Flavio Minelli wrote: > My recent choice on the matter was a 468RC ballhead as the 308RC looked > too small and didn't offer a separate panning control nor frictioned > controls. > > On the other hand is quite cheap unlike the one I bought. Hi Flavio, I did look at the

Re: Manfrotto 055 & 136

2002-07-10 Thread Rob Studdert
On 10 Jul 2002 at 9:35, Jan van Wijk wrote: > I got the new 405 head a fews weeks ago, and that has the big rectangular plate > too. > > I must say this is one marvel to use for macro and landscapes! > > It is a geared head, positioned between the junior 400 and the heavy 410 heads, > that will

Re: Manfrotto 055 & 136

2002-07-10 Thread Flavio Minelli
Rob Studdert wrote: > > ... > I'd keep it, too much hassle to sell/swap and still quite useful. You might > consider a Proball 308RC head, it's a good match for the 055 and is good for up > to a 4kg load. > ... My recent choice on the matter was a 468RC ballhead as the 308RC looked too small and

Re: Manfrotto 055 & 136

2002-07-10 Thread Jan van Wijk
On Wed, 10 Jul 2002 11:27:30 +1000, Rob Studdert wrote: > >I'd keep it, too much hassle to sell/swap and still quite useful. You might >consider a Proball 308RC head, it's a good match for the 055 and is good for up >to a 4kg load. > >> PS: I love the quick release. > >The 168/268 ball heads al

Manfrotto 055 & 136

2002-07-09 Thread Jeff
Just purchased a used Manfrotto 055 tripod and a 136 head. The tripod is awesome. Built like a tank, great for MF cameras. The head, not realizing that it was for video cameras, seems like it's going to be useless for my needs. It has the smoothest action I've seen on a tripod, and it will hold a