On 3/11/07, usher99@xxxxxxx <usher99@xxxxxxx> wrote:
>
> Hi,
> In armament acquisition mode for trip in a couple months. My very modest
> Velbon was not anywhere near sturdy enough for the Tam 400 f4----I doubt I
> can lug it this trip though. The quite light Vel does OK even with the Z.
> 50-250 as long as I bring my pellet (bean) bag. Thinking of Gitzo and
> adding the Markins base plate, though still need a hands on trial, if
> possible. I need things fairly light as I take over 60% of shots on trips
> due to time constraints. Hoping my choice will also be OK with the Tam 400
> as well. Seems some did not like the tripod (FM site) due to vibrations but
> was quite good with the markins gizmo. Clearly some of the goals are in part
> mutually exclusive though I'm not sure if the proposed compromise is
> reasonable. Wanted to check here first. Any comments appreciated.
>
> http://www.markinsamerica.com/MA5/TB-20.php
>
>
> Mike
No experience with the setup, but I have to say I'm surprised one
needs an add-on base plate with a CF tripod. Is that usual?
Joel W.
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