> >I've got a EOS-3 with the PB-E2 motor drive. I do mount it on the tripod >collar, but head movements can't be tightened enough to stop the head from >slowly flopping over with the combined weight of the EOS-3, drive, and 3 >lb. lens. > >The Arca-Swiss B1 does seem to be very popular, but I hear that it has a >tendency to jamb. >
One of the common photography magazines (Outdoor Photog or Pop Photog) this month has an article on ball heads. Really a regurgitated sales flyer, but at least you can see the various types. For some reason (most probably because A-S doesn't advertise with them), they didn't have any Arca-Swiss heads in the article. The nice thing about the A-S is the progressive friction and minimum friction setting. You can set it up so that's really nicely balanced with no threat of lens flop, slow or sudden. I love my A-S. The jamming problem is greatly exaggerated. First, the fix is really easy, just turn the knob in the opposite direction than you would expect. Second, it really doesn't happen that often. I've had my A-S B1 for a year now and not a single jam. The action is very very smooth, even with my Mamiya RB 67 + 180mm lens (weighs a ton and a half). [insert some EOS content here somewhere] Well, I'm off to Malaysia in 10 hours, so this will be my last message to the list for a while. Happy new year everyone and catch some nice photos! Karen * **** ******* *********************************************************** * For list instructions, including unsubscribe, see: * http://www.a1.nl/phomepag/markerink/eos_list.htm ***********************************************************
