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Subject: [OM] Re: QR Plates - wrong translation
From: Chuck Norcutt <chucknorcutt@xxxxxxxxxxx>
Date: Wed, 12 Apr 2006 22:58:00 -0400
More sections allow the pod to collapse into a shorter folded up length. 
  However, additional sections also add cost from additional parts and 
also reduce ridigity due to flexure at the joints.  Cost and "heavy 
duty" don't necessarily go hand in hand.

Chuck Norcutt

ScottGee1 wrote:

> Ali, if maximum height is equal between two pods, more sections will
> collapse down to a shorter minimum length.  It also take longer to
> release each section so you have a classic trade-off.
> 
> I too am not so sure about maximum capacity weight specifications. 
> Unfortunately we just have to try 'em and hope for the best.
> 
> ScottGee1
> 
> 
> On 4/12/06, Ali <oly-zooko@xxxxxxxxxxxxx> wrote:
> 
>>I opted for the 486RC2 which is a solid ball head. I have additional 
>>questions regarding
>>monopods - I own the Manfrotto 676b which is now a very inexpensive monopod, 
>>however it
>>supposedly supports 10 lbs. While other higher priced monopods support 5,6, 
>>or 7 pounds. I
>>suspect they are heavier duty. My monopod is a 3-section while others are 4 
>>section and 5
>>section. What does all that mean to me?
>>
>>For now I am going to stick with the 676B for now and the 486rc2 head for now.
>>
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