On Fri, Jul 10, 2009 at 05:35:08PM -0700, Joseph McAllister scripsit: > 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.
The 222 Joystick Ball Head has a load capacity of 2.5 kg. The 322 Grip Action Head has a load capacity of 5.0 kg. 2.5 kg is not going to be enough, I don't think. > 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. That certainly looks like a good idea. Though the 'lighter and simpler than a tripod' part might not be doing so well. :) > With the 222 head and the 361 shoulder brace, you won't have to use your > teeth. Except for chompin' on a wurst. Manual focus lens -- one hand to focus, one hand to brace/tilt/etc. the monopod and head, one hand to trigger the shutter; that's going to get complicated. -- Graydon -- PDML Pentax-Discuss Mail List [email protected] http://pdml.net/mailman/listinfo/pdml_pdml.net to UNSUBSCRIBE from the PDML, please visit the link directly above and follow the directions.
