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Comment by Daniel Bridge posted on Never seen.. at 15/01/2008 - 10:54
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His postage prices are ridiculous though.. £25? Should only cost about £7.
You do realise these are coming from Japan?His postage prices are ridiculous though.. £25? Should only cost about £7.
Dan
Comment by Daniel Bridge posted on Never seen.. at 14/01/2008 - 20:48
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Certainly I use it frequently, positioned to the side.
Sorry, I should have said 'horizontal' grip, see here: http://www.manfrotto.com/Jahia/cache/offonce/pid/2319?livid=80%7C81&idx=83Daniel Bridge wrote:
Just seen the 322RC2 is the one with the sideways grip, so it shouldn't be such a problem as with the Slik one.
You can position the Slik one anyhow you like - even with the grip in front of the camera if you want.Just seen the 322RC2 is the one with the sideways grip, so it shouldn't be such a problem as with the Slik one.
Certainly I use it frequently, positioned to the side.
Dan
Comment by Daniel Bridge posted on What tripod head?? at 14/01/2008 - 17:07
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No. Daniel Bridge wrote:
10Lbs is about 4.5Kg.
As you're interested in your macro stuff, I wonder how easy it is to use this sort of head when really close to something. If, for instance, you wanted to tip the camera forward a little, you'd actually have to move it a fair distance forward (the radius of movement is quite large compared to a standard ball head). This would throw your focus way out, and you'd then have to move your whole tripod backwards to compensate.
Even with a ballhead like the 488RC2 that Mannesty and I use, this can sometimes be a problem.
Dan
Do you have another alternative in mind :10Lbs is about 4.5Kg.
As you're interested in your macro stuff, I wonder how easy it is to use this sort of head when really close to something. If, for instance, you wanted to tip the camera forward a little, you'd actually have to move it a fair distance forward (the radius of movement is quite large compared to a standard ball head). This would throw your focus way out, and you'd then have to move your whole tripod backwards to compensate.
Even with a ballhead like the 488RC2 that Mannesty and I use, this can sometimes be a problem.
Dan
I use the 488RC2 because it was what suited me best (I think, although I often think there might be something better). To get around the rotation movement I described above, the point of rotation would have to be at the nodal point of the camera/lens. That's not going to happen unless you get a specialised panorama head, which is probably going to be more trouble than it's worth for general photography, as well as being expensive. Notice I said it can 'sometimes' be a problem. It's only really if you're already near the close-focus limit of your lens, and you tip it forward, and therefore nearer your subject.
Don't worry too much about it, I was just concerned about the Slik style of pistol grip. Chris might be able to offer advise on this.
Dan
Comment by Daniel Bridge posted on What tripod head?? at 14/01/2008 - 16:52
Just seen the 322RC2 is the one with the sideways grip, so it shouldn't be such a problem as with the Slik one.
Dan
Dan
Comment by Daniel Bridge posted on What tripod head?? at 14/01/2008 - 16:41
10Lbs is about 4.5Kg.
As you're interested in your macro stuff, I wonder how easy it is to use this sort of head when really close to something. If, for instance, you wanted to tip the camera forward a little, you'd actually have to move it a fair distance forward (the radius of movement is quite large compared to a standard ball head). This would throw your focus way out, and you'd then have to move your whole tripod backwards to compensate.
Even with a ballhead like the 488RC2 that Mannesty and I use, this can sometimes be a problem.
Dan
As you're interested in your macro stuff, I wonder how easy it is to use this sort of head when really close to something. If, for instance, you wanted to tip the camera forward a little, you'd actually have to move it a fair distance forward (the radius of movement is quite large compared to a standard ball head). This would throw your focus way out, and you'd then have to move your whole tripod backwards to compensate.
Even with a ballhead like the 488RC2 that Mannesty and I use, this can sometimes be a problem.
Dan
Comment by Daniel Bridge posted on What tripod head?? at 14/01/2008 - 16:39
Most heads have a 3/8" thread which would be just right for your Manfrotto Clarky.
Dan
Dan
Comment by Daniel Bridge posted on What tripod head?? at 14/01/2008 - 16:22
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Basil infused olive oil over vanilla ice cream is pretty good too.
Is that the gourmet version of a deep fried mars bar? Battered Curly-wurly? Basil infused olive oil over vanilla ice cream is pretty good too.
Dan
Comment by Daniel Bridge posted on Chocolate with peppercorn at 14/01/2008 - 11:18
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Oh i see, I thought you were offering a freebee. As for the travelling expenses i will send you a check for the canoe
I was trying to be subtle about it, hence the "Some people run photogrpahy workshops...".Oh i see, I thought you were offering a freebee. As for the travelling expenses i will send you a check for the canoe
Cheque for a canoe will be fine. Either of these ones would probably do me, although I can't guarantee when/if I'll reach you, or whether the cheque actually gets spent on a canoe.
Dan
Comment by Daniel Bridge posted on k10D training at 14/01/2008 - 16:17
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Not at all, as long as you're happy to pay my travelling expenses. And nice gestures aside, tuition provides an increasing percentage of my income. Quote:
If you were near Essex I'd offer my services, but Derbyshire is a bit of a way off.
Very nice gesture Dan, I wish you lived near me Is Sydney too far away :If you were near Essex I'd offer my services, but Derbyshire is a bit of a way off.
Dan
Comment by Daniel Bridge posted on k10D training at 14/01/2008 - 15:07
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