> [EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote: > On Wed, 29 May 2002 09:47:30 -0700, you wrote: > >> I have used the 3018 (I think that's hte number) with the 3229 head. >> Have used it very succesfully with both 300mm F2.8L IS >> and 600 F4L IS lenses. Also the 100-400 IS zoom. >> No problems and the quick release is great to have. >> >> Peter K > > > A tiny little 3229 with a 600/4!!? You just lock it into one position > and do all your positioning with the monopod, right? I actually > have two of those 3229s (one QR) and really don't like them. I find > that when loosened slightly to elevate or depress the lens that they > skip, catch and are just generally unpleasant. Knob is too close to > the head for a good comfortable grip, gripe, bitch, moan . . . :-O > > Very interesting to hear this. > > > Ken Durling
Try a Manfrotto 200, their polycarbonate video head. Remove the pan handle for monopod use. It even takes the same QR plates as the 234RC (=3229). http://manfrotto.com/products/metric/botfot3.html?man_code=200&company=MNO Without the handle, the 200 = 3160 is slightly heavier than the 234RC = 3229, but the rated capacity is nearly double. As you would expect, panning and tilting are fluid smooth on this video head. Surprisingly, it is still possible to lock the two axes of movement quite tightly. I shoot the 100-400 IS USM atop a handle-less 200 on a 334B = 3245 Automatic monopod. Cheers Julian Loke * **** ******* *********************************************************** * For list instructions, including unsubscribe, see: * http://www.a1.nl/phomepag/markerink/eos_list.htm ***********************************************************
