Thanks, guess I should stay clear of that brand. I see a used one of them, the Winston 2.0 of their pro range, to sell for a good price (basically the price of a new Billy 2.0), but I guess I should give it a pass.
Anyone experience with the k&f concept? On paper it sounds good, but all the reviews I see look like paid marketing.
I'll check, if the leofoto seems high enough without the center column, it sounds nice!
ant! Concerning any long MF telephoto, nearly any kind of ball head is just about the worst option possible. Long heavy lenses introduce significant torque and torsion issues. I don't have a P645, but a P67; and with its own 300, I need the same level of tripod support and rigidity as when shooting an 8x10 camera. Skimp in that respect, and you're just wasting your money. Of course, you could still get a lighter tripod for your other applications. And a P645 application is not quite as demanding as the P67 equivalent. But the particular Leofoto tripod you cite looks too light for any MF 300 in my opinion. It would be good if you could actually test one before purchasing it, or with guaranteed right of return if it doesn't work out. If you get any vibration or wobble at all indoors, tapping that long lens, things will only be worse outdoors in the wind.
Their pro offerings might be better than the one I had. Is there a chance to see it in person?
I had this made at a machine shop to attach a Hasselblad with a 350mm as well as with a 2x to my Bogen tripod. The lens didn’t have an attachment collar. With this I can center the weight over the tripod.
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