I'd make the assumption that the lever would allow you tighten it further, and if I remember correctly from a video review it also has a built in ratcheting mechanism. I see no advantage to having a wheel, I do believe it's just an older design.
TheRan Goldmember 1,555 posts Likes: 2 Joined Jan 2010 Location: Hertford, England More info | May 29, 2011 17:50 | #5311 I'd make the assumption that the lever would allow you tighten it further, and if I remember correctly from a video review it also has a built in ratcheting mechanism. I see no advantage to having a wheel, I do believe it's just an older design.
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StE823 Senior Member 430 posts Likes: 1 Joined Aug 2008 Location: Toronto More info | May 29, 2011 19:15 | #5312 The Ran wrote in post #12500454  I'd make the assumption that the lever would allow you tighten it further, and if I remember correctly from a video review it also has a built in ratcheting mechanism. I see no advantage to having a wheel, I do believe it's just an older design. Actually I find the wheel is MUCH better to use after using the lever for 2 years. I can compose the framing easily with the friction wheel lock, with the lever I had to compose, lock, and if i don't like it I have to unlock and recompose again.
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eyescience Junior Member 25 posts Joined Aug 2010 More info | I agree, after owning both, the wheel is significantly better than the lever. My lever magic arm broke after 2 years, and would no longer tighten properly. I don't think the wheel is susceptible to that problem in the same way. _______________
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StE823 Senior Member 430 posts Likes: 1 Joined Aug 2008 Location: Toronto More info | May 29, 2011 20:16 | #5314 eyescience wrote in post #12500902 I agree, after owning both, the wheel is significantly better than the lever. My lever magic arm broke after 2 years, and would no longer tighten properly. I don't think the wheel is susceptible to that problem in the same way. oh ****, i should just sell my lever arm then lol...
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StretchSTI Member 173 posts Joined Jul 2007 Location: San Diego More info | May 31, 2011 02:37 | #5315 StE823 wrote in post #12500972 oh ****, i should just sell my lever arm then lol... I am just thinking the same thing! haha 1904Photography.com
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Butch10x Mostly Lurking 19 posts Joined May 2011 More info | here's another attmpt. i didnt use my visual echoes boom on this one tho. i was able to get my hands on a carbon fiber boom that belongs to Richard Thompson. that thing didnt bend/ flex at all.  Blog: www.bpatelphoto.com
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StretchSTI Member 173 posts Joined Jul 2007 Location: San Diego More info | May 31, 2011 13:33 | #5317 So where do we source this carbon fiber boom? I'm going to google now! haha 1904Photography.com
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Butch10x Mostly Lurking 19 posts Joined May 2011 More info | May 31, 2011 13:40 | #5318 StretchSTI wrote in post #12510248 So where do we source this carbon fiber boom? I'm going to google now! haha He mentioned a company based out of Utah. I dont have the exact name. Blog: www.bpatelphoto.com
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DejanP Hatchling 3 posts Joined May 2011 More info | May 31, 2011 15:39 | #5319 My first atempt whit a home made rig! Setup pics later   
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willbaroo Mostly Lurking  16 posts Joined May 2010 Location: Wilshire, England More info | May 31, 2011 17:20 | #5320 john owen wrote in post #12500023 Is there a problem with doing two shots? Not at all! http://will-belcher.co.uk
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jaycky Goldmember  2,089 posts Likes: 1 Joined Aug 2010 Location: Bancouver okanagan alberta More info | Jun 01, 2011 00:14 | #5323 hey guys one for sale follow this link seen it today 5DM2 /grip Lots Of L's
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VisualEchos Goldmember  More info | Jun 01, 2011 00:50 | #5324 StretchSTI wrote in post #12510248 So where do we source this carbon fiber boom? I'm going to google now! haha Jim (Killerblackbird) has CF as well. You're looking at about $1200 minimum.
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VisualEchos Goldmember More info | Jun 01, 2011 00:50 | #5325 Really diggin' this shot man.
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