10-20-2017, 09:41 PM
(10-20-2017, 08:55 PM)EdK Wrote:(10-20-2017, 08:11 PM)randyc Wrote: I've never seen this in a tripod head in years of photographic experience.My FLM ball head has that feature but it cost a whole lot more than $25. But it does have a proven track record.
You should be fine with that one though considering what you'll be using it for.
Ed
Ed,
Any chance of getting a model number for your head (the metal one, LOL) ? It would be good to have another backup along with the Gitzo if this thing doesn't work. This one does lock up nice and tight so it's unlikely that a more expensive head will be required but JIC ... with wear the mechanism may not be as secure as it is now.
(BTW, what is the purpose of two locking mechanisms, do you know ? Seems like overkill for photography, even with a long telephoto lens. Not that I'm complaining, ha-ha-ha.)
Cheers,
randyc
P.S. A thought: maybe locking one knob lightly allows a fairly precise adjustment which can then be maintained by locking the other knob ?