Archived posting to the Leica Users Group, 2000/03/20

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Subject: RE: [Leica] ?: Table tripod / ball head recommendations
From: Gil Plantinga <gilplant@earthlink.net>
Date: Mon, 20 Mar 2000 23:10:25 -0500
 
One other advantage of the large head is that you can turn the camera 
for a vertical the 'proper' way; with the older small head you have 
to take vertical shots with the shutter side at the bottom. So gee, 
I'm just a little fussy...

>I couldn't agree more, Paul. The other advantage of the large head 
>is it serves as a good hand grip when using the pod against a wall 
>or post, something I often do. Many people prefer the small head for 
>"pocketability", but I think the large head is terrific - very 
>rigid, and not all that much heavier. There is no better table 
>pod/head combination IMO.

J. Gilbert Plantinga
New Paltz, NY