On 12/2/04, [EMAIL PROTECTED] disgorged: >> IMO a head gets in the way when all you want to do is keep it as simple >> and as steady as poss. Also less to go wrong. Wandering about with a >> 300mm balanced over your shoulder - could be a lot to lose if the had >> suddenly decided to part company <g>. > >Most of the good heads have QR locks that make it extremely unlikely that >you'll ever encounter a disaster like that, when walking with the monopod >you're more likely to trip on the stick or for someone else to knock the kit >off your shoulder. :-P
Very possibly. I still wouldn't trust it. I like things a bit overkill if poss. You should see the straps for cameras and tripod! Most of my gear has dual usage. I have a stinking great metal cover that hangs off the back of my Betacam: 2 reasons. One, when we switched to different batteries, they were much lighter in weight, even doubled up with 2 of them. I fashioned some metal plating that sits on the back and top of the attached batteries thus balancing the camera better when on the shoulder (I like it back-heavy so you're always pulling down on the front, instead of always supporting the front). This metal plating also serves two other functions: it supports a box of tricks that needs to hang off the back when plugged into the satellite truck for live OBs, and also it's a great place to place a mug of tea when shooting long boring interviews on the tripod... Cheers, Cotty ___/\__ || (O) | People, Places, Pastiche ||=====| www.macads.co.uk/snaps _____________________________ Free UK Mac Ads www.macads.co.uk
