>I hava a Manfrotto 168 ballhead, which is named Bogen 3055 in the US. I use
>it with a Manfrotto 190 (Bogen 3001) and I haven't had any problems using
>it
>with my EOS 3 and a 300/4 Sigma, which is about the same weight as the
>70-200/2.8L. I think this head is good value, I guess it costs somewhere
>around $50, it is well built, easy to handle and the movement of the ball
>is
>smooth enough. The only problem I encoutered was related to the size of the
>quick release plates, I couldn't have plates attached to the camera and the
>mount on the lens at the same time, but this was not a big problem for me,
>since it only takes a few seconds to attach or remove the plates.
>
>/Andy
Andy,
Have you tried mounting the plate on the lens sideways. I use the same
tripod and head (I think) and I have the same problem with my Elan7e and the
Canon 70-200f2.8, but when I put the mounting plate on the lens sideways all
is solved.
Kyle
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