> > 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
>__________________________________________________________________
Pierre,
I have used the 308 Proball for couple years and like it a lot.
Probably nothing special here but in case you don't know,
the handle is spring loaded and can be moved to many positions.
The biggest lens I have used on it is the EF100-400 zoom and haven't
noticed any problems in stability. On the other hand I haven't used
this lens with other ballheads much enough to compare.
I use the Manfrotto hex plates and though large, the flat one is
not so disturbing especially because it seems that I could cut the
rear-pointing "spike" without affecting the locking mechanish, to
make it better fit in my camera bag with camera body.
One good feature is that I can attach the camera on a normal tripod
with screw only (without removing the plate) because there is a
1/8" hole with threads in the plate. I don't know about Kirk.
My frient is using the Novoflex system and he has to use pliers
to remove the mini-plate before he can use a normal tripod.
I'm also going to get the new Manfrotto 055PRO.
Has anyone yet had any experience with it?
Vesa
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