That's an interesting video and it touches on some of the concerns I had
with the AS plate system, namely whether it has a safety catch that
would prevent accidental detachment. But I watched some videos of the AS
system and it seems that some of the heads - or maybe its a factor of
the plate - have a safety catch the keeps a loose plate from falling off
the head. Having to use a hex tool instead of a d-ring / wing nut type
tightening setup was also a concern for me, but it looks like there are
AS plates with d-ring type tighteners. It seems that in terms of variety
of plates available, the AS system offers a lot of options. I didn't
know about the many accessories that you can get that can also mount on
AS plates - like macro flash brackets - that look pretty interesting.
I'm going to visit the local camera shop this afternoon and try some
things out first hand.
Mark
On 8/26/2018 5:14 PM, Henk Terhell wrote:
I realize the AS system is getting far more popular these days than
the Manfrotto system.
But I struggled with it in the field and felt unsecure about dropping
my camera.
Then I decided to stay only with Manfrotto system influenced after
seeing Northrup's YouTube video on travel tripods, discussing quick
release plates:
https://youtu.be/p37OLkOSN70
Henk
Op 2018-08-26 om 20:23 schreef Mark C:
Thanks, Henk. I've never used the Arca Swiss system and appreciate
your comments. I wondered if there was much difference and it seems
that some AS plates have a lip on them that can be mounted against
the back of the body, preventing it from rotating on the plate. That
feature (which apparently is only on some plates) and the
availability of an L bracket for the K1 led to look at Arca Swiss
compatible heads. I think I'll take a look at Manfrotto's offerings
and see how they stack up.
Mark
On 8/25/2018 2:54 PM, Henk Terhell wrote:
Vanguard is not the way to go in my opinion.
I always had on my tripod a Manfrotto ball head with RC2 quick
release plate on a 323 base plate.
This easily carries my K-1 with a 1.5 kg telelens on a collar.
Recently I bought for flower pics a sturdy mini tripod with
ballhead, but this has an Arca-Swiss plate system.
I found it much easier and safer to mount and unmount the camera on
the Manfrotto RC2 system, even with one hand is possible.
So I got rid of the Arca-Swiss system. Having two systems is bad
option.
Henk
Op 2018-08-25 om 19:12 schreef Mark C:
I'm looking to replace my old Bogen Manfrotto Grip Action ball head
(3265). The ideal would be a ball head with a load capacity of at
least 13 lb (the max that the legs it will be mounted on), panning
base, lever based lock for the ball head (I find knobs to be too
fiddly, especially wen wearing gloves), arca swiss plate system and
reasonably light weight.
It seems that wanting a lever vs knob knocks out a lot of heads.
Manfrotto has a lot of lever models but they do not use arca swiss
plates. Really Right Stuff has a few but they are 2x-3x the cost of
other brands. There is an inexpensive "Vanguard" brand that meets
all of my requirements, but its a brand I never heard of and is
very inexpensive, so I have doubts....
Any thoughts?
Mark
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