New tripod on the way!

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carguy

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After much research, mainly here, Manfrotto 055XPROB with the 498RC2 ball head and two extra QR plates are on the way. Current Manfrotto rebates will help as well :)

I can see a BlackRapid FastenR connector in my future as well :)

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Horoscope Fish

Horoscope Fish

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That ball head works very well for me. Like it a lot. You may find a little puff or two of powdered graphite will smooth out the action a little bit. Not required, but, yeah... Just a thought.
 
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carguy

Senior Member
Horoscope Fish said:
That ball head works very well for me. Like it a lot. You may find a little puff or two of powdered graphite will smooth out the action a little bit. Not required, but, yeah... Just a thought.
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The panning ability pushed me to that model. Thanks for the tip.

Tap'n on the Galaxy S3
 
RockyNH_RIP

RockyNH_RIP

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carguy said:
After much research, mainly here, Manfrotto 055XPROB with the 498RC2 ball head and two extra QR plates are on the way. Current Manfrotto rebates will help as well :)

I can see a BlackRapid FastenR connector in my future as well :)
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Congrats Joe!

Pat in NH
 
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evan447

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i am thinking of this model too. not sure which head to get for the d7000, nikon 300 f4 and tc 14. will a ball head be steady enough for me?
 
Horoscope Fish

Horoscope Fish

Senior Member
evan447 said:
i am thinking of this model too. not sure which head to get for the d7000, nikon 300 f4 and tc 14. will a ball head be steady enough for me?
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The Manfrotto 498RC2 locks down tight as a drum. It laughs at my D7100 with moderately heavy lenses attached. Unless your needs are extreme I think you'll be fine.
 
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