For static subjects (macro and landscapes) the Bogen mini geared head
#3275) is quite handy. Not so good for subjects that move (animals)
though.
The tripod collars have mounting holes with the same diameter as the
bottom of the cameras.
> From: Soenke Jansen <SoJa@xxxxxxxxxxxxxx>
> Subject: [OM] tripod-mount
>
> Hi everyone,
> I've just met (and fallen in love with at first sight) a very very
> sturdy (7.5 kgs!) tripod with beautifully shaped wooden legs,
> cast-iron stiletto-heels and a well curved body (sort of an
> oversized ball-head design, incorporating the centre column, that
> can be raised (roused?) by a crank). Nothing for the faint of heart!
> And nothing to go hiking with either, but perfect for a night on the
> town, doing some romantic long-time exposures of city lights and a
> bit of five-legged tango. Well, she was too heavy for her former
> buddy and after a few soft words (and DM50) she was mine. Anyway,
> she came top..ehh..headless (oh, I should stop this!), and being a
> novice to 'tripod-mounted photography', my question goes to all
> those more experienced in these matters: should I get myself a
> ball-head or a '2-way-tilt-and-rotate' type? The main uses would be
> landscape, close-up and a bit of nature/animals (though never far
> from the car!). And yet another question: are the tripod-rings for
> the 300/4.5, the telescopic macro-tube and the 85-250 zoom all the
> same? What is their internal diameter and do they have a 3/8"
> thread? Thanks in advance for any answers!
William Biesele
http://www.wolsi.com/~wbiesele/
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