I don't have either of those products, however, I've heard some complaints from users about the use of the grip ball head for low level macro work - the design prevents you from getting as low as you can with a conventional ball head. I have a Bogen mini gear head I use when precise camera movement is required - macro's & landscapes for example - not a head for any kind of movement tracking. I have a Kirk Ballhead for those conditions. IMHO, the mini gear head is hard to beat for macro work.
I have a Bogen 3221 for use with all my 35mm work, except with the 600, for that I have a Gitzo 1548. Kenneth Waller -----Original Message----- >From: [EMAIL PROTECTED] >Subject: Anyone using these Manfrotto products? > > > The 222 Grip Action Ball Head (pistol grip style) > > The 55NAT tripod. > >I don't really have a tripod. I have a Manfrotto 28 (similar to the 55) that i >borrow from >work (the one Bill >used at GFM this past summer)with pan head, and would like to get my own. > >Any comments on the above or feel free to stear me into a good direction. > >Uses would be for the 6x7 (10%) and for the nature weekend this June, plus >macro. > >Can 1 tripod do all three or should i look at a general tripods and one for >macro. > >Head ideas, espesially for macro would be welcome > >Dave > > ________________________________________ PeoplePC Online A better way to Internet http://www.peoplepc.com
