That looks just like my pod that I use for the 67II. I use the 3 way 3047 3 way head with it. Works great. The center column being able to set horizontal does give you many more positions to work with - recommended!
-- Best regards, Bruce Thursday, November 6, 2003, 7:31:09 PM, you wrote: CB> On Thu, 6 Nov 2003, Malcolm Smith wrote: >> . Suitable for 35mm and MF, >> >> . Can stand in mud or water (obviously cleaned afterwards!), >> >> . Available second hand, >> >> . Various extras to allow it to be used in different ways - for example in >> holding the camera pointing down onto a table directly below (I have lots of >> use for this) >> >> . Weight - low importance, durability high, >> >> . Construction - ? Recommendations please, >> >> . Price - going to be more than �12 isn't it! CB> I'd have a look at the Manfrotto 055 PRO, possibly with a Manfrotto 488 CB> ballhead if you like ballheads. The center column of the "PRO" version CB> slides out and fits horizontally through the thingy at the top, letting CB> you extend your camera out away from the pod. I use the 488 head for my CB> 67II, and it's about the smallest head I'd use for MedF. Likewise, the CB> 055 is about the lightest tripod I'd use for MedF. You can spend more and CB> get a heavier one if you want. You can see a pic of the 055PRO here: CB> http://db.manfrotto.com/product/templates/templates.php3?sectionid=2&itemid=766 CB> Right now I'm using a Berlebach 3042 with the Manfrotto 488RC ballhead. CB> The Berlebach is a gorgeous, gorgeous tripod. They're made in Germany CB> from ash wood and are super sturdy. The home page is here: CB> http://www.berlebach.de/e_index.php CB> There's a US importer here: CB> http://www.photobooksonline.com/gear/features.html CB> chris
