photohiker wrote:So you managed to git the gitzo then?
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Arrived 3 and a half days after I paid for it, from London.
Read about it
here.
How can anyone justify spending that much on a tripod?? I am so happy with this tripod, it is such a joy to use. Quick, easy, precise, and most importantly - solid!
walkinTas wrote:So looks like the new ball head went well. I sooooo want one of them. Whats the verdict?
It's a great ballhead.
One disadvantage of buying online is that you don't get to see / play with a product prior to purchase. Not that I had a choice - no-one in Tassie sells / stocks them anyhow. I now understand they come in left and right options. I like the tightening knob on the left side. When I tilt the camera I normally rock it to the left, so I have to rotate the ballhead around to drop it to the left - putting the tightening knob on the right side which makes it very difficult to access with the left hand. Or I could get used to dropping it to the right (dropping / tilting - for portrait shots).
I don't fancy changing my style, but I can see the design may well allow the moving of the knob to the other side. I will be contacting Acratech to see if that is an option.
That's pretty minor - the overall operation of the ballhead went perfectly. It is lightweight, very strong, smooth and solid and precise and easy to use.
It will take a bit of getting used to, to learn instinctively where the knobs will be during operation - I am certain that will come with more practice.
You'll have to come round for a coffee to see it in the flesh some time.
Joe wrote:$10 says it was the 24-70
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Yes Joe, this is a great lens and goes so beautifully with my camera.