On 6 Feb 2004 at 21:13, Al Ruscelli wrote:
> Willem-Jan Markerink wrote
> > 0741 lists as 39-147cm, 2741 as 40-143cm....
>
> Ahh, I thought your previous post that the 0741 was listed at smallest
> 49 cm. (Just a typo, I'm guessing).
Yes, sorry.
> I'm wondering if anyone on the list has used the Cullmann Magic
> Monopod and if the "one fast twist" mechanism is really usable or
> might have weaknesses? I'm guessing from the information provided
> that there is a single twist ring that controls all of the segments,
> or would each segment have its own twist ring? I'm having diffculty
> telling from the visuals and descriptions.
>
> The only review I've seen on one (at photo.net) said "Very flimsy and
> the legs don't lock well."
Not sure if the 2741 is any different than the 0741, but you can at
least expand/loosen the 0741 in one movement, by grabbing all 4
collars/screws in one hand, and unscrewing one after the other.
Not sure how much more solid anyone would want a monopod....perhaps
to sit on it?
> If this is true, then the simple 0741 would seem the way to go for the
> best combination of short take-down length and actual usability.
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Bye,
Willem-Jan Markerink
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is sometimes far less intelligent than
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