I am thinking of buying this head but curious to hear from the people who own it? My other options are the Acratech V2 or a gimbal head. Please let help me deiced. Use a Canon 70-200 2.8 non and the 100-400
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Tanglefoot47 Goldmember  2,413 posts Joined Oct 2005 Location: Tulalip WA about 40 miles north of Seattle More info | Jan 03, 2013 21:47 | #1 I am thinking of buying this head but curious to hear from the people who own it? My other options are the Acratech V2 or a gimbal head. Please let help me deiced. Use a Canon 70-200 2.8 non and the 100-400
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Wilt Reader's Digest Condensed version of War and Peace [POTN Vol 1]  More info | Jan 04, 2013 00:33 | #3 I am very happy with mine. No complaints. I love the lower profile (vs. Markins M10) You need to give me OK to edit your image and repost! Keep POTN alive and well with member support https://photography-on-the.net/forum/donate.php
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afoton Senior Member  348 posts Joined Apr 2012 Location: Norway More info | Jan 04, 2013 01:49 | #4 I have had a bh-40 for some years now. I got it for my light weight macro tripod (Berlebach mini), so the low profile was important to get as near the ground as possible. Once another photographer tried my tripod, he went on net and ordered the same tripod and the same ball head that same evening
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Needsnow Goldmember  1,814 posts Likes: 2 Joined Jan 2007 Location: Nebraska More info | Jan 04, 2013 12:51 | #5 Might want to give a look at the Acratech GV2 for the gimbal feature. With the lenses you have, it will work like a charm. It is so nice to have your "normal" tripod be able to go gimbal mode when you are shooting action. Canon EOS R
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dandai Senior Member  317 posts Likes: 4 Joined Jan 2012 Location: Newport News More info | I'm very happy with mine. Well made, strong and light weight. On my gitzo 2531 , a very light-strong combo.Holds my 5D2 and 70-200 no problem.
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lawdog2k Senior Member  960 posts Likes: 1 Joined May 2011 Location: N. Houston More info | Jan 05, 2013 08:08 | #7 No complaints here. I've found it to be very well made, smooth operating, sturdy head. I use it on a 2 series gitzo and the pair is rock steady. I wouldn't hesitate to use it with the lenses you cited. A guy with a couple cameras, some lenses, and accoutrements
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Tanglefoot47 THREAD STARTER Goldmember 2,413 posts Joined Oct 2005 Location: Tulalip WA about 40 miles north of Seattle More info | Jan 05, 2013 17:39 | #8 I was just thinking about the RRS you never see them for sale on the forums. This tells me a lot about how well they are made
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sml Senior Member  511 posts Likes: 1 Joined Feb 2008 More info | One of my best photo purchases of all time! Not one second of buyer's remorse. Steve L
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MarkII Goldmember  2,153 posts Likes: 34 Joined Mar 2009 Location: Texas More info | Jan 06, 2013 00:53 | #10 I have the BH-55 and its awesome! Everything by RRS is designed very well. Outstanding quality & attention to detail/function. 1DX7D - 40D IR converted Sony RX100,
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