MrGreen wrote:
Don\'t forget about Photo Clam. Check out the PC-36NS or PC-40NS models for that tripod.
I use the 40NS on my Feisol 3442 and I take it hiking all the time. Very light and VERY strong.
I did a review here on it too if you search for it.
Bear in mind that really good heads are (theoretically) made of materials that are specifically chosen for their vibration-damping qualities. There are different grades of steel, aluminum, CF, etc.
Since almost all heads these days are made in cheap-labor third-world countries, I would think that a cheaper price means cheaper materials, or less QC, or maybe a shorter life-span before breaking, or ...
Really hard to say.
Regarding damping materials, I am very curious / interested in the Feisol CF ballhead. Their tripods are highly respected by pros, and have been around long enough to have proven their reliability, so maybe their heads are worth a look, too?
Sep 29, 2009 at 09:20 PM
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