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Ries double-tilt head (was My RIES tripod mod)
In article .com,
wrote: I love everything about my Ries sticks and double-tilt head. I've seen some pics of those heads, and they look pretty cool - how are they in use? I'm using a ballhead right now, and it's just very difficult to level the camera, even with a half-dozen spirit levels all over the place. The old "stick, then move too much" gig is just a PITA. The Ries head looks like it would be a lot easier to use in that respect. Also, would it mount on a set of Gitzo legs? Thanks, Will -- Will Wagner / / http://www.ymb.net/ "Keep it simple: as simple as possible, but no simpler." -- A. Einstein |
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Ries double-tilt head (was My RIES tripod mod)
100% agreement with Mr. Blank. If you like the idea of the multi plane head,
and some people don't, the Ries is one of the best made in the world. The ease of use, coupled with the build quality and their lifetime warranty make it a great choice. I'm sending them the legs of my backpacker tripod to be retrofitted, they've improved them since my tripod was originally made, not only are they fixing them for free, they're paying the return shipping. I've never had an issue with their tripod head either in the field or in the studio. John Emmons "Gregory Blank" wrote in message ... The Ries double tilt is a great tool for View Camera use I will never go back to using a ball head. The rule of thumb for me is level the head and then place the camera. I carry a small level on my key chain for the purpose. In article , (Will Wagner) wrote: In article .com, wrote: I love everything about my Ries sticks and double-tilt head. I've seen some pics of those heads, and they look pretty cool - how are they in use? I'm using a ballhead right now, and it's just very difficult to level the camera, even with a half-dozen spirit levels all over the place. The old "stick, then move too much" gig is just a PITA. The Ries head looks like it would be a lot easier to use in that respect. Also, would it mount on a set of Gitzo legs? Thanks, Will -- LF Website @ http://members.verizon.net/~gregoryblank "To announce that there must be no criticism of the President, or that we are to stand by the President, right or wrong, is not only unpatriotic and servile, but is morally treasonable to the American public."--Theodore Roosevelt, May 7, 1918 |
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