i'm selling both of my tripods........

Ed,

have you consider the Acratech V2 ballhead? VERY light and SOLID. I use it with my 600IS all the time.

Bubble wrote in post #6066050
Ed,

have you consider the Acratech V2 ballhead? VERY light and SOLID. I use it with my 600IS all the time.

is it better or cheaper than the markins q3?

and can someone tell me what's wrong with the head that comes with the markins? why are we changing this head out at such great expense...is there a way to ge the m3 sans head and save money?

thanx,

ed rader

price: i think the same or just a bit more for Acratech.

The main reason i choose Acratech:

* I can clean the ball if there is sand/dust stick to it (all surface) since it is wide open.
* It can work as Gimbal head. (very helpfull)
* Oilless and greaseless ball will not attract or hold dirt and debris.

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Bubble wrote in post #6066466
price: i think the same or just a bit more for Acratech.

The main reason i choose Acratech:

* I can clean the ball if there is sand/dust stick to it (all surface) since it is wide open.
* It can work as Gimbal head. (very helpfull)
* Oilless and greaseless ball will not attract or hold dirt and debris.

hmmmm....looks interesting. is that the QR that comes with the ballhead?

ed rader

ed rader wrote in post #6066672
hmmmm....looks interesting. is that the QR that comes with the ballhead?

ed rader

YUP. Here is sample of it.

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Bubble wrote in post #6066736
YUP. Here is sample of it.


I've used markins q3 before and switch to Acratech. Couldn't be happier.

hey that looks like a benro tripod. i'd figure a guy llike you with only the best equipment would be using a gitzo....and maybe wearing one of them $600 gitzo jackets too .

ed rader

ed rader wrote in post #6066787
hey that looks like a benro tripod. i'd figure a guy llike you with only the best equipment would be using a gitzo....and maybe wearing one of them $600 gitzo jackets too .

ed rader

I sold the Gitzo and bought Benro. Why spend extra for brand name when Benro perform the same for half price? I'm willing to spend if it make sense.

That is Benro C-458n6.

ed rader wrote in post #6066439
and can someone tell me what's wrong with the head that comes with the markins? why are we changing this head out at such great expense...is there a way to ge the m3 sans head and save money?

Some people are swapping the clamp (the part at the top of the head) from the Markins "arca" (vice grip style) to an RRS lever clamp because they prefer the ease of use of a lever release. You don't need to do that in fact I prefer the arca style.

Over and above the Q3 the only part you must buy is an "arca" plate to fit your camera. Markins will sell you one for $49 or you can get one on ebay for about $10 less. The only 'feature' to look for in a standard plate is the lip that prevents the camera from rotating. 'L' plates, as you've discovered are priced way above their material value plus reasonable profit margin and nobody's done any cheap copies. Yet.

foxbat wrote in post #6069334
Some people are swapping the clamp (the part at the top of the head) from the Markins "arca" (vice grip style) to an RRS lever clamp because they prefer the ease of use of a lever release. You don't need to do that in fact I prefer the arca style.

Over and above the Q3 the only part you must buy is an "arca" plate to fit your camera. Markins will sell you one for $49 or you can get one on ebay for about $10 less. The only 'feature' to look for in a standard plate is the lip that prevents the camera from rotating. 'L' plates, as you've discovered are priced way above their material value plus reasonable profit margin and nobody's done any cheap copies. Yet.

thank you...i wish i had read your post before starting another thread because you answered my questions.

i'm going to use the markins head and i ended up ordering from them the correct plate for my 1d mark III .

ed rader