At 7:29 PM -0700 6/15/01, Derek Seaman wrote:
>After reading rave review of the Arca-Swiss B1, it sounds like the way
>to go assuming one can afford it. I have the following equipment and
>wondering how well it works with my stuff.
>
>17-35L, 28-70L, 70-200L, 550EX, EOS 3
>
>I'm concerned about the 70-200L and its tripod collar. Does it need a
>separate quick release plate? What if I get the BP-E2? Does it need a
>different QL plate than the EOS 3?
Hi -
I'm using the Arca Swiss B1 with my EOS-3 (EF50mm F1.4; EF75-300 IS) as
well as medium format setup (Mamiya RB67). It's truly a dream with heavy
equipment. Very smooth, very safe, no danger of the dreaded "ball head
drop."
You will however need to get a separate QR plate for every piece of
equipment (3; BP-E2; 70-200L). The best place to get them is Really Right
Stuff:
http://reallyrightstuff.com/
Their custom made plates are *BEAUTIFUL* and extremely well designed and
manufactured. I have no complaints and you'll eventually get over the
wallet shock. RRS is a bit quirky in terms of how to order from them, but
they are a first rate operation. Ask for their catalogue, it'll answer all
your questions and more.
Kirk Enterprises also sells custom plates, but some people say their
quality is a little lower than RRS.
- Karen
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