Old tri- pod, which was used Manfrotto pistol grip tripod 488 RC2. As the need arose to buy a new t

Old tri- pod, which was used Manfrotto pistol grip tripod 488 RC2. As the need arose to buy a new tripod pistol grip tripod and a new head, it was planned to obtain almost the same - old was a well-deserved, and at the same instant confirmation system for remaining faithful to the plate does not cause compatibility problems. To my surprise, over 488 head photo stores could not be found, because it proved that in the meantime had entered the market with a new model. Glad the new model is surely progress! Unfortunately, this is not always so pretty ... New Manfrotto 498 RC2 tri- pod (Photo: Manfrotto.com) Old Manfrotto 488 RC2 tri- pod (Photo: Manfrotto.com) pistol grip tripod The first concerns the new 498 head were incurred prior to its purchase. Astonishingly, had added one more feature (friction control), but at the same time did not increase the price because not all. Of course, managed to keep costs under control with cheaper materials - metals were replaced with plastic. Very, very wrong decision, as it turned out. In addition to the rest of the design, innovation, pistol grip tripod change, two very important pistol grip tripod things that affect the ease of use significantly. The old top was a nice-sized ball lock wheel, which was a good exercise, even if it is more due to wear of the ball just best not locked. 498'l used to have to lock the wheel in place of the same lever that locks the horizontal movement (panning). First of all, it is bad due to the hand through right now is not able to figure out which button pistol grip tripod is under the hand. This is a very big minus, because now must look at more frequent in the viewfinder to pick it up. Who designs these heads ?! Photography, though I guess they only read about the wisdom of any pointless forum ... Another disadvantage of the new arrangement, the lever is that it will inevitably have to wear those low-end, and soon there will be no longer so sharply and the locking lever is less comfortable to hold than the scroll wheel. Another important change does not appear to have only a negative. Indeed, it is now ohutusnõelal (I do not know how true it is called. Anyway, the story is about this little thingy that prevents accidental removal of the camera head.) Only one fixed posture - it will sink is automatically closed. St now it is not possible to forget to put on. This was not a problem for me in the past, when the needle was put himself pistol grip tripod in the right position. Unfortunately, it is included in the price on safety - the removal of the camera has become a lot more difficult. Another setback occurred in horizontal movement. 488 top panning -kangi could safely left open and no fluctuation that is not born. Also, do not become a framing Nay, when the lever is turned pistol grip tripod off. However, the lever 498 provides the bulk of large amplitude fluctuations, pistol grip tripod and pushed it in place by turning you onto a new composition. Very creative! And finally, pistol grip tripod what really made it necessary to write this story because I think it is better to warn all. Kuulilukustuskang just broke off. It did not come true, however, and is still used in some way, when pressed against the trunk of the head. Broke the plastic pistol grip tripod kangiosa metal bolt close (pictured). I still did not have a tripod correctly from the start, I was only gone a few times to take some photos. Probably the same fate awaits the front panning around the lever. The later it will happen next winter because the cold for a long time still cheap plastic bear. My rating of the five thousand strong point scale. Manfrotto 498 Tokina 11-16'ga joins the list of those things, which I recommend to stay away from!
Very good review. This winter was -20 degrees in cold fear that the tripod legs with plastic retainers break fears proved to be unfounded, however. But the Tokina 11-16, though I dare to recommend their experiences. 1.5 years, and have used this winter's snow and cold weather was perfect for the active möllates. pistol grip tripod March 23, 2010 17:05 Willem Voormansik pistol grip tripod said ... plastikklõpatsid Manfrotto legs are really surprisingly strong. Also appear pistol grip tripod to have quite a different material as it is plastic, which is attached to the head. Tokina I'm actually almost exclusively in favor of evaluations have heard, but I would recommend pistol grip tripod it based on personal experience, it would be a falsehood:-) This one copy of the offhand namely, went a bit mechanically broken. Optically really great level (if somehow you do not focus, but it is defective upon the occurrence of a mysteriously become difficult). March 23, 2010 17:38 Sven Z said ...
Very good post. I was two years without any trouble, and well deserved it is required to: http://www.photopoint.ee/et/toode/9518/statiivipea-national-geographic-expedition-rc5 Price is gruff, but is fully justified itself. Fatigue has not yet been observed. The severity of the head, it is also well received by transferring the tube 300mm f2.8. Gold I do not have a single good word about not dropping from the same stand on the NG series: http://www.photopoint.ee/et/toode/9512/national-geographic-expedition-automatic This gave them just by kinnitusklõpatsid. It seemed as if the tripod leg tube was too thick for a specific klõpatsi, and they just broke out. And not pushing them busy, but busy this position, which obviously tähen