Sean
I have the O55 as standard with my Manfrotto 141 and the levers get
in the way (and got bent on a Hercules on the way to Turkey in Feb
2000). So I bought a 352RC Midi ballhead and it is great. It uses
the same quick-release plate as the 055 and it is quite sturdy ...
and cheap1
Chris
At 10:55 -0700 30/3/02, Sean Davis wrote:
I'm thinking about picking up a new tripod/head. I want something
that's light enough for backpacking, yet also good for
portraits/group stuff, as well as normal out 'n about photography.
What i'm currently looking at is either the Manfrotto 190 (which
seems short) or 055c (which looks heavy), with possibly a 222
joystick head (they're just so cool!).
My concern with the 222 head is that it's only rated for 2.5 kg; my
2n, with a 35-80 or 70-210 zoom, winder 2, t-32 and a flash bracket
is pretty heavy (worst case scenario). I'd like to stick with
Manfrotto because of the interchangeable heads, and with a ball
head, as they seem to be pretty quick and easy to use, and better
for portable use. Perhaps i should go with a somewhat larger ball
head (some of the lighter Manfrotto ones are rated for up to 4 kg)?
Does anyone have any suggestions, or better yet, any experience with
the 190, 055c or especially the 222?
Thanks,
Sean D.
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