03-02-2011, 12:38 PM
[quote name='genotypewriter' timestamp='1299034530' post='6421']
Thanks and that looks like an interesting one. Will check if they have a single directional version which would suit me best. How precise are the adjustments (e.g. how far does it move per one revolution)? As for your tripod situation... yes, it's quite difficult to get the best one. In case you're planning to get one, I'd pay special attention to the head because your current one seems like it has a plastic one, is that right?[/quote]
It isn't geared down if that's what you mean. One turn of the wheel will move a pretty big distance. For macro type working I would be making tiny turns to set things in place. It's been a while since I used it so I can't remember exactly and would have to look at it again later.
As for the tripod head, that was a cheap manfrotto I got early on. Updating it is low on my priority list as it is "good enough" for now. Supports a 300/2.8 I got earlier this week ok <img src='http://forum.photozone.de/public/style_emoticons/<#EMO_DIR#>/smile.gif' class='bbc_emoticon' alt='
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Thanks and that looks like an interesting one. Will check if they have a single directional version which would suit me best. How precise are the adjustments (e.g. how far does it move per one revolution)? As for your tripod situation... yes, it's quite difficult to get the best one. In case you're planning to get one, I'd pay special attention to the head because your current one seems like it has a plastic one, is that right?[/quote]
It isn't geared down if that's what you mean. One turn of the wheel will move a pretty big distance. For macro type working I would be making tiny turns to set things in place. It's been a while since I used it so I can't remember exactly and would have to look at it again later.
As for the tripod head, that was a cheap manfrotto I got early on. Updating it is low on my priority list as it is "good enough" for now. Supports a 300/2.8 I got earlier this week ok <img src='http://forum.photozone.de/public/style_emoticons/<#EMO_DIR#>/smile.gif' class='bbc_emoticon' alt='
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