MCLMM wrote:
That makes the assumption that water breaks down CF. The CF is actually CF encased in plastic polymer, and I can't see any reason that water would weaken plastic to any significant degree.
Totally agree I would think it;s more like tripod abuse
MCLMM wrote:
PhotoClam is made in Korea. Feisol is made in Taiwan. Not likely the same manufacturer.
I think that would be good, I just returned a Manfrotto head today I hated it now I am looking for another and this PhotoClam looks great and for the money hard to beat. My problem is I hate to spend a lot of something I very seldom use but when I do use it I want it to be good.
I just ordered one of these heads I hope they are as good as you say? I was pleasantly surprised to see that the link you provided the seller is in the next State over from me in Oregon. Heck I will have it this coming week. I also ordered a couple plates from him.
I ordered a PC-40NS from reallybigcameras last week as well. I had been considering a Markins Q3, but the better knob setup for 180-degree tripod legs swung me to the Photoclam.
Iron_Dreamer wrote:
I ordered a PC-40NS from reallybigcameras last week as well. I had been considering a Markins Q3, but the better knob setup for 180-degree tripod legs swung me to the Photoclam.
I talked with the person running this site and he compares the quality of the 40 to that of a Markins M10 if it is I am very happy
Well, I guess we'll find out pretty soon. I am coming from a Giottos MH1300, which was generally pretty nice, but did "sag" enough when locked to change the composition of a 300mm+ shot sufficiently to be annoying. I hope that these higher end ballheads are all they are cracked up to be.
Iron_Dreamer wrote:
Well, I guess we'll find out pretty soon. I am coming from a Giottos MH1300, which was generally pretty nice, but did "sag" enough when locked to change the composition of a 300mm+ shot sufficiently to be annoying. I hope that these higher end ballheads are all they are cracked up to be.
I agree and I hope I am not getting a sales pitch but like I said the man said he compares them to the Markins M-10 in quality wise and workmanship. SO I will see soon
Well, the Clam came in tonight, and I am very pleased with it thus far. This design is far better than having a separate tension knob. The ball moves smoothly even under high tension settings, and yet it only takes 1/4" turn or so to go from loose to locked up.
Today I got the PhotoClam and I must say I am very impressed it's better than I was expecting. I have owned many types of heads from Arca Swiss Z-1 to the Markins M-10 and 20 then throw in a couple Kirks and imo the only one that was better than this Clam is the Z-1. This head is rock solid and locks on very well, smooth as silk and just one good looking head what even better I got this head and two lens plates and saved some money.
tanglefoot47 wrote:
Today I got the PhotoClam and I must say I am very impressed it's better than I was expecting. I have owned many types of heads from Arca Swiss Z-1 to the Markins M-10 and 20 then throw in a couple Kirks and imo the only one that was better than this Clam is the Z-1. This head is rock solid and locks on very well, smooth as silk and just one good looking head what even better I got this head and two lens plates and saved some money.
Told ya
Finally get to do some real hiking with my PhotoClam + CT3442 this weekend, it's going to be so much nicer than the 6 or 7 pound Giottos setup I've lugged around for the past four years.
Finally get to do some real hiking with my PhotoClam + CT3442 this weekend, it's going to be so much nicer than the 6 or 7 pound Giottos setup I've lugged around for the past four years.
Well I am still lugging around a hunk of heavy metal I use the Manfrotto 005XPro but I am loving this head, now it has me thinking of getting a CF tripod to lighten the load
tanglefoot47 wrote:
Well I am still lugging around a hunk of heavy metal I use the Manfrotto 005XPro but I am loving this head, now it has me thinking of getting a CF tripod to lighten the load
Definitely worth it if you get very far from the car for your photos. I hike several miles pretty regularly and whereas half the time I would simply leave my tripod behind before due to weight, I can strap this one to my backpack and hardly notice it.
tkr2099 wrote:
Definitely worth it if you get very far from the car for your photos. I hike several miles pretty regularly and whereas half the time I would simply leave my tripod behind before due to weight, I can strap this one to my backpack and hardly notice it.
I sold my 055X and going with a lava pod which is just over half the weight and nice and strong
