[rollei_list] Re: OT: Getting into 4x5 for the first time...

Jeff,

I agree with Slobodan's not using ball heads with LF.  I have a Toyo 45A I
use on an old Gitzo Rational No.3.  I have a QR clamp and plate by Really
Right Stuff to attach the camera to the head.  I feel it's easier to zero
out a larger camera with a two axis head like the Gitzo than with a ball
head.  I use a ball head with my TLR.

Might also mention that a monorail camera like the Sinar you picked up (what
a steal) is easily balanced on the head depending on lens, etc - just shift
the whole monorail forwards or backwards on the center.  Field cameras often
come with two tripod mounting positions to balance the camera.  

Rob   

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Subject: [rollei_list] Re: OT: Getting into 4x5 for the first time...

I use a Bogen 3297 4x4" plate on a 3039 head.
The Arca plate is a bit small to accommodate the Sinar's rail clamp.
Mine came with an Arca plate mounted on it.
I had a good laugh when I saw it, and promptly took it off.
When it comes to view cameras, I've never been comfortable with  
ballheads.
On the other hand, I don't  mind a ball head with a TLR or a 6000 body.
s.d.


On Mar 26, 2008, at 10:22 PM, Jeff Kelley wrote:
> Hi Slobodan,
>
> Do you have a quick release plate on your Sinar?  All my 35mm and  
> 120 equipment has QR plates that fit an Arca B1 ball head, but I'm  
> wondering if a QR plate makes sense for the Sinar or even whether a  
> ball head makes sense?
>
> Jeff
>
> On Wed, Mar 26, 2008 at 7:38 PM, slobodan dimitrov  
> <s.dimitrov@xxxxxxxxxxx> wrote:
> All this 4x5 talk has reminded me to get a set of bellows clips for
> my Sinar.
> I couldn't agree more about using the best possible film.
> As with equipment, there are no short cuts with film.
> s.d.
>
>
> On Mar 26, 2008, at 4:25 PM, Jim Brick wrote:
> >
> > Buy known good film! You'll never be sorry.
> >
> > :-)
> >
> > Jim
> >
> >
> > On Mar 26, 2008, at 4:03 PM, Mark Rabiner wrote:
> >>
> >> Me I never try too hard to save money on film.
> >> I feel real comfortable spending a bit more money on film. Mainly
> >> from B&H.
> >> People spend thousands on gear then put cheap film in it.
> >> I say buy the best film and put it in cheaper gear.
> >>
> >
>
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