On May 9, 2007, at 10:07 AM, Christian wrote: > Godfrey DiGiorgi wrote: >> For the moment, I've standardized on Manfrotto heads with the RC2 >> quick release system. Both my tripods and monopod are fitted with >> them, both camera bodies too. >> >> But I know what you mean about the Kirk products. They're terrific. I >> have the BH-1 fitted with a RRS lever action QR clamp. I only went to >> the Manfrotto system because it is lighter weight and a little faster >> in use. > > Once I converted to the Arca-Swiss style QR, life was SO much easier. > All the high-end third part products support it like Wimberley and > Kirk. > Lately, I've found that the Wimberley plates and brackets are better > for my use than Kirk, but both are good quality, solid product lines.
I agree completely. The question is whether I need them for the equipment I'm using and the purposes I have in mind. At present, the answer is no, but I can always swap the Kirk head back onto my tripod legs if I find I do. ;-) Either RRS or Kirk make dedicated plates for the Pentax 645 which include the locating pin for proper camera orientation and support. That's a nice plus! But they'd cost me almost $200 to get the pair I want ... that's probably more expensive than I need for the amount of use I'd get out of them. Godfrey -- PDML Pentax-Discuss Mail List [email protected] http://pdml.net/mailman/listinfo/pdml_pdml.net
