View Full Version : My humble set-up is whole now, kinda
RgB
11th of January 2007 (Thu), 05:07
Hi all,
I went to the city and did some shopping today:D
I really needed a better Tripod, Monopod head and a larger CF card and now I finally have one.
So today I purchased from Fletchers Photographics the following,
Monfrotto - 190CL Tripod, Monfrotto - 804RC2 Tripod Head
Monfrotto - 222 Joystick Head
Monfrotto - MBAG80P Padded Tripod Gag
FUJiFILM 2GB Professional 100x CF Card
EXIF Summary: 1/25s f/4.5 ISO160 70m
http://homepage.mac.com/danielsperanza/other3/4.jpg
EXIF Summary: 1/250s f/2.8 ISO160 70mm
http://homepage.mac.com/danielsperanza/other3/3.jpg
I am one happy fella:lol:
RgB
11th of January 2007 (Thu), 05:44
When I first tried the joystick, I thought it was so cool:D
I hatted using my Monopod with no head, so it's going to be fun using the Joystick.
If your looking for a tripod get one of these they are pretty impressive.
steve_shelly
11th of January 2007 (Thu), 07:25
how bout that 804rc2 head on the tripod....do you or did you prefer that to a ball head?
RgB
11th of January 2007 (Thu), 11:42
I don't know as I didn't have time to really test it
TXLEBER
12th of January 2007 (Fri), 02:44
Is there a difference between the Manfrotto 222 and the 3265 model? Or are they the same thing? I've got the 3265.
http://www.bhphotovideo.com/bnh/controller/home?O=Search&A=details&Q=&sku=5558&is=REG&addedTroughType=search
RgB
12th of January 2007 (Fri), 03:33
Is there a difference between the Manfrotto 222 and the 3265 model? Or are they the same thing? I've got the 3265.
http://www.bhphotovideo.com/bnh/controller/home?O=Search&A=details&Q=&sku=5558&is=REG&addedTroughType=search
It's the same model it's just the Bogen Model no.
Manfrotto 222 (Bogen 3265) as seen on the page below;
http://www.printercartridges.com.au/store/prod2629.htm
RgB
12th of January 2007 (Fri), 03:38
TXLEBER, what does the dial with the - / + do?
TXLEBER
12th of January 2007 (Fri), 03:55
I don't have a clue?!? I bought mine used and didn't get any directions. If you find out let me know. How do you like that tripod head? Is it pretty fluid when you're panning and such?
RgB
12th of January 2007 (Fri), 06:57
I don't have a clue?!? I bought mine used and didn't get any directions. If you find out let me know.
I'll check the instructions but I couldn't find anything yesterday in it.
How do you like that tripod head? Is it pretty fluid when you're panning and such?
It's very smooth hopefully tomorrow won't be another scorcher, today was like 32°C.. Dam HOT.
slappy sam
12th of January 2007 (Fri), 11:49
I thought I heard that + and - adjust the sensitivity of the ball (like how easily it moves) but I must be wrong.
RgB
12th of January 2007 (Fri), 17:45
That's what I was thinking.
I'll have a look later.
Dorman
12th of January 2007 (Fri), 20:04
That dial does adjust the tension of the ball head/grip action. Love my manfrotto joystick head.
BrandonSi
12th of January 2007 (Fri), 21:00
Wow, I really like that bag.. I'm going to have to check out the dimensions on that one.
TXLEBER
12th of January 2007 (Fri), 22:11
I used my 20-700 2.8IS on the 3265 pistol grip head today. It was TOO heavy. It would hold in position, but if I picked the monopod up and started to carry it over my shoulder or any position other than upright, the head would tilt on it's own. I'll probably sell it sometime soon.
RgB
12th of January 2007 (Fri), 23:16
I used my 20-700 2.8IS on the 3265 pistol grip head today. It was TOO heavy. It would hold in position, but if I picked the monopod up and started to carry it over my shoulder or any position other than upright, the head would tilt on it's own. I'll probably sell it sometime soon.
I just used it with my 70-2002.8L IS and it was pretty heavy even on my shoulder but it held tight. Perhaps you just got a loose copy. Try tightening the knob towards the + sign.
I tighten mine tight as the weight of the lens makes it move freely.
It really helps when tilting up or down.
TXLEBER
13th of January 2007 (Sat), 05:55
I had a grip and a 2x tcon on it as well. That's probably why. I did try to tighten it up a little..no help.
Broncobear
13th of January 2007 (Sat), 06:14
I have this exact set up minus the bag...love it!
2005GLI
13th of January 2007 (Sat), 09:12
i may pick up the 804 tomorrow when the fiancee gets me my late christmas gift from b&h.
RgB
13th of January 2007 (Sat), 16:31
It's only supposed to take 2.5 KG.
My lens and camera weighed 2.3 KG
RgB
13th of January 2007 (Sat), 16:33
I used it last night and got INCREDIBLE SHOTS FROM IT I'll post on here later:D:D:D:D
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