Archived posting to the Leica Users Group, 1999/09/20
[Author Prev] [Author Next] [Thread Prev] [Thread Next] [Author Index] [Topic Index] [Home] [Search]The difference between a 1349 and a 1228 is like the difference between an elephant and a small dog. I chose the 1228 over the 1227 because when collapsed, it will fit "inside" carry-on luggage. This is very important to me. For use with a small 35mm camera, I personally do not believe there is a "sturdiness" issue. Jim At 09:03 AM 9/20/99 -0700, Ken Iisaka wrote: >From: Jerald Rosenfeld <rosenfeld@mpdr0.detroit.mi.ameritech.net> >> Jim I allready own the 1349 Gitzo. Question do I go out and buy the 1228 >> or just stay with the 1349. AS for Ball heads I use the Linhof ProfII. >> I think that the Linhof Quick Release System is better than the Arca >> Swiss. I owned the B-1 and sold it.. > >I personally prefer the three-section 1227 to the four-section 1228. The >former is substantially sturdier, though not quite as compact. Still, 1227 >attaches without problems to my pack. > >Oh, I use a large Leitz ball head. The combination is more than adequate >for my lightweight 4x5 as well. > >