> Hi,
>
> Next month will be Tripod Month.
>
> I'm looking for a relatively cheap and easily transportable tripod for my
> 100-400/4.5-5.6L IS Lens.
>
> I don't think I need the Kirk BH-1 Ball Head ($$$ and heavy).
>
> I was thinking of the following:
>
> Bogen (Manfrotto) 3001Pro (new model) Tripod Legs
> Bogen (Manfrotto) 308 ProBall
> Kirk QR-1 Quick Release Platform
> Kirk Lens Plate for the 100-400/4.5-5.6L IS Lens
> Kirk Lens Plate for the Elan 7e camera (for the 20/2.8 and the
> 28-135/3.5-5.6 IS).
>
> What do you think?
>
> Thanks
>
> Pierre
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Pierre,
Personally I prefer the 3265 pistol grip ballhead. I have used it with
everything
from a EOS to a Rollei to a Mamiya 645 and it works great. Built in level
and
very easy to maneuver.
Peter K
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