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RockyNH_RIP

RockyNH_RIP

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Here are my latest purchases..... All ordered from Amazon and delivered yesterday...

My new Vanguard came with a carry bag... I also had 2 older tripods and a Monopod that did not... decided to
pick these up for about $30, Vid pro 27" for my 25" Tri and 2 Sliks 24" for my 23" tri and 23" mono!

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A set of small punches to use on handgun assembly/disassembly. Nope, not camera but ordered
at the same time and arrived in the same Pack! :)

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Pat in NH
 
Horoscope Fish

Horoscope Fish

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Being now *very* disappointed in the Manfrotto 496-RC2 ball head, I took the plunge on a replacement.

This is the 3 Legged Thing AirHed 2 ball head and it had *better* rock my freakin' world... Hard.

*shakes tiny fist*

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weebee

Senior Member
Horoscope Fish said:
Being now *very* disappointed in the Manfrotto 496-RC2 ball head, I took the plunge on a replacement.

This is the 3 Legged Thing AirHed 2 ball head and it had *better* rock my freakin' world... Hard.

*shakes tiny fist*



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I was looking at that one as well. It'll be interesting to hear your thoughts on it.
 
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fotojack

Senior Member
Horoscope Fish said:
Being now *very* disappointed in the Manfrotto 496-RC2 ball head, I took the plunge on a replacement.

This is the 3 Legged Thing AirHed 2 ball head and it had *better* rock my freakin' world... Hard.

*shakes tiny fist*

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How much is it? I still use my Manfrotto 496 RC2 without any problems so far, but a better ball head is always good to look at. :)
 
Horoscope Fish

Horoscope Fish

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weebee said:
I was looking at that one as well. It'll be interesting to hear your thoughts on it.
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It arrives on Monday... I'll try to remember to let you know how I like it.

fotojack said:
How much is it? I still use my Manfrotto 496 RC2 without any problems so far, but a better ball head is always good to look at.
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While I like the "snap in" feature of the 496', and while I can't call it a "defect" per se, I'm finding the secondary lever is not operating as it should or, I guess you could argue, it's not operating as I would like it to. Further, and in all fairness, it is something that could be "corrected" by paying close attention to the secondary lever each and every time I mount/dismount my camera. That being said, it bothers me how easy I found I could get the QD plate to release completely without having to engage the secondary release lever.

The AirHed uses an Arca-Swiss type mount... Maybe it's all just a matter of what you're used to?

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RON_RIP

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RON said:
Mat cutter suppose to be a simplified way to layout and cut photo mats. We shall see. Some one wanted a link to this companies site but I don't know how to do that but here is there e-mail( w.w.w.altosezmat.com)View attachment 72830
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Have tested this today and find it very easy to use and has an excellent manual and instructional DVD. The actual cutter is better and cuts cleaner than any I have used. Will probably send for their t-square guide next.
 
Horoscope Fish

Horoscope Fish

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Some more (way overpriced?!!!) Black Rapid gear on the way.

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Because my new ball head uses a slotted screw. Grrr...


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Another Black Rapid wrist strap... I do love, LOVE, LOVE these things!


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And LensBling Lens Caps because they're ZOMG Awesome™! Makes finding the right lens in your bag a breeze!
If you didn't know you need some of these... Now you know! About $8 a pop at B&H.

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Krs_2007

Senior Member
Horoscope Fish said:
Some more (way overpriced?!!!) Black Rapid gear on the way.

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Because my new ball head uses a slotted screw. Grrr...


Blackrapid-Wrist-Strap-CR-2-6.jpg

Another Black Rapid wrist strap... I do love, LOVE, LOVE these things!


20120502161706enprnprn-blackrapid-lens-caps-90-1335975426mr.jpg

And LensBling Lens Caps because they're ZOMG Awesome™! Makes finding the right lens in your bag a breeze!
If you didn't know you need some of these... Now you know! About $8 a pop at B&H.

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I love the wrist strap, the screw doesn't work with my plate, so need to find a plate that it will work on. I have the arca type, but the screw isn't long enough.
 
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TedG954

Senior Member
Pat, remember the sound when the second four-barrel of dual quads kicked in? That was the first thing I thought of when I punched it.

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Roy1961

Roy1961

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a bit lame after Teds post, but here is mine

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ordering the same ballhead that is on my tripod, so i only have one plate that fits both
 
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