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Photographic Accessories Discussion on other Photography related Equipment. Tripods, Luggage and suchlike. |
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I just realised, correct me if I am wrong but.... I believe I can use any tripod I wish providing I can fit a manfrotto head to it. I am happy with Manfrotto 141RC head as uses same QR plate as my existing monopod. This paves the way for other brands of 'legs'. After a quick check on prices I think total price of £200 without shipping should allow for a decent tripod for my dual purpose requirement.
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Isn't the 1700 the same as the 1600 but with a bendy bit at the end of the centre column? I'm surprised it takes a 500mm lens, though It's nice to hear. It carries my ~80mm scope with ease. I took mine apart and was impressed by the clever design. It strikes me as far more rigid than the Gitzo Explorer due to a better centre column pivot. Anyway, I'm somewhat off topic. Leif |
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Hi Leif
The Uniloc 1600 Major is far sturdier and heavier than the Manfrotto 055B, it's also far more versatile! The Uniloc 1700 Minor is a lightweight (comparatively) version of the 1600 Major and has the same functions, it's far more versatile than the Gitzo Explorer, but it is heavier. I use both with either a 30mm Ball and socket, or a Manfrotto 128RC fluid head, both with quick release plates by Manfrotto. I also have a very old and heavy (15lbs) MPP tripod which could be used for propping up the car in emergency. I use it when I have a long term hide set up, I just leave it in the hide for the duration and fit a Manfrotto 128RC head to it when I'm in the hide! nirofo. |
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One of the reasons I am thinking of adding to my tripod collection is specifically to get this feature, it will make still-life setups a whole lot easier. It seems that from what you are saying, ("I'd draw a straw"), the MF3 is not worth the extra cash for my needs at least, as long as I can get the 055 with a horizontal arm option. If this isn't possible then it would have to be the MF3pro. I intend using it with the 141RC head. Thanks again for your help. Duncan |
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055 Magfibre Test
Today I tested the 055 Magfibre with my 80-200 lens. As Duncan is expressing an interest in a possible move up, this was done with 2 different requirements in mind. Compared to a lot of members this is a lightweight camera lens combo at 2.5kg.
To satisfy Stephen as far as the Q/R plate is concerned, and as this is a reqular scope fit plate I used the 701 head on the tripod. The column is slightly extended to give an eye level view through the camera. Picture attached. I took several shots with and without release and at various shutter speeds from 1/40sec to 1/500sec. No differences were apparent. A full frame and crop pic are attached. The crop is from hand triggered at 1/40 sec. For followers of the ' Lens hood / filters ' thread I also did the filter test. No negative effects were seen so my filter stays on. My verdict on 6mp to 8mp 1.5 crop sensor this tripod is fine although I did not do a wind speed test. As I have the beefier Slik I use that when things turn breezy for scope, and or camera. The one thing yet to be looked at is the effect of any movement on the 12mp DX sensor that Stephen has. As this will be more sensitive due to pixel density. Don |
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Don
Have I started a trend here with the Barcode test ? I never thought it would catch on. What is the distance from your lens to target ? I see on your test the small black & white size is 10 pixels whereas Roy's was 6 pixels. Surely you can match Roy's test.
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There's no confusion, the Uniloc 1700 Minor is a different tripod to the 1600, check out the Uniloc web link below. http://www.ukray.com/uniloc/system.htm nirofo. |
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