On Jul 10, 2009, at 16:53 , Graydon wrote:
On Thu, Jul 09, 2009 at 10:18:45PM -0700, Joseph McAllister scripsit:
On Jul 9, 2009, at 19:06 , Graydon wrote:
On Thu, Jul 09, 2009 at 05:03:09PM -0700, Joseph McAllister
scripsit:
On Jul 9, 2009, at 16:17 , Ken Waller wrote:
FWIW on my Bogen monopod, I use Manfrottos monopod tilt head #234,
allowing the camera body to be turned 90 degrees to provide either
vertical or horizontal format.
You can do that with the #222 Pistol Grip ballhead as well.
Is the MANFROTTO 322RC2 Grip Action Head the sort of thing you mean?
Why, yes, it is! Did I mis-type? Most sorry. :-)
Manfrotto part numbers seem to have been designed to encourage
despair.
But thank you for the confirmation; I'd been curious about that one
already.
Now all I need to do is figure out how to trigger the cable release
with
my teeth. :)
-- Graydon
NO! I did not mis-type. The 222 Pistol Grip Ball Head also has a quick
release plate, and the Ball Head release lever is vertical, so you can
use it with either hand, and have the lever facing any way round to
your most comfortable position. The 322 has a horizontal grip and
lever which seem like it would be restricting, unless it swivels so
the left hand fingers can squeeze the trigger.
Another accessory that I have permanently attached to mine is the
adjustable 361 Shoulder Brace for Monopods, which can be locked down
against the leg when not in use. It goes between the monopod screw
and the head, and free swivels 360 degrees, locking when you put it up
to your shoulder. It's all plastic, but mine has been on the monopod
for 17 years and hasn't broken yet. It's something you'll only use
occassionally when you need that extra bracing.
With the 222 head and the 361 shoulder brace, you won't have to use
your teeth. Except for chompin' on a wurst.
Joseph McAllister
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