Earl Grey, HOT, 'fya please, Sir! keith
Cotty wrote: > > 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
