I've had a Cube for a few years and love it. I couldn't imagine life without it. However, I agree - the spirit levels are terrible.Only thing to watch: you can't trust the spirit levels on all of them.
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I've had a Cube for a few years and love it. I couldn't imagine life without it. However, I agree - the spirit levels are terrible.Only thing to watch: you can't trust the spirit levels on all of them.
There is a special L-adapter for the Linhof head shown on page 4 of the following pdf:I doubt that I'd miss the ability to shift it out to 45 degrees to then adjust for verticals which I can do with the Cube. I do use this on the Cube at times when I need to shoot verticals with a body without L adapter or at a steep upwards angle.
But one note for this:There is a special L-adapter for the Linhof head shown on page 4 of the following pdf:
http://www.linhofstudio.com/products/accessories/documents/Linhof3dMICROBROCHURE.pdf
Hi Gareth - I have thought the same thing but it will be very fiddly I think, though I will try it and report back.Indeed that is very difficult - trial and error is my only way currently. I was thinking a solution might be a Disto to measure each side of the camera to see if its square. Has your Disto arrived yet and if so what do you think so far?
Not to interfere with the Cube love-fest, but only to share: I'm using the Linhof 3d, as the Cube seemed a bit over-the-top. A bit of savings, a smaller size, a bit simpler. And like our cube-friends, couldn't be happier. Its the most exciting addition to the photo kit in years: instant levelling, pleasurable to use, and just gives you a kick every time. There is something sublime about having all those fiddly issues of levelling resolved so easily. Most of my shooting is done without angling, so this works out well.I've looked at and used the Linhof a few times myself plus tried a couple of friend's Linhofs. I think it is an excellent head and definitely a Cube alternative. I like the smaller size and I doubt that I'd miss the ability to shift it out to 45 degrees to then adjust for verticals which I can do with the Cube. I do use this on the Cube at times when I need to shoot verticals with a body without L adapter or at a steep upwards angle. The build quality of the Linhof, at least over the very short times that I've used it, seems to be exquisite.
I'd definitely consider one today and may do so for a smaller travel solution. It's certainly smaller and lighter which can be more appropriate when using smaller travel gear such as my Fujis and XPan. Don't misunderstand me though as it seems as every bit as good for larger gear but is just smaller.
Tim,I love the disto, it is a marvel. But (you know me) it's not quite useful enough in that it really tops out when used outside in sunlight at a lot less than 100 metres, with the exact distance depending on whether you use tripod and on the sort of surface. However, with the Rodie 40 it is enough. We're I to get a 90, 120 or 150 though, I would need something that does longer like one of the Nikons...
Accidentally? Only on GetDPI ... :ROTFL:But accidentally, I bought a cube this morning...really looking forward to try it...
:ROTFL::ROTFL::ROTFL:But accidentally, I bought a cube this morning...really looking forward to try it...
I've just come from a 405 and don't get me wrong it is a great head. I have always thought (probably trace my comments on here) that nothing could get better than the 405 and the Cube just seemed a but funny and overpriced.'Just received a Manfrotto 405 head (bd present!), in what an arca-cube is "better": More compact? precise? lighter?
Thanks, and I will try one more time. However, when I had attempted first time, it was very very hard for me to slide it in, and didn't want to use any force. I believe RRS plates are 2mm wider than Arca.don't know if it had been mentioned yet, but rrs l-plates fit well into the arca quickrelease.
i use one for my h3d and swap it with the rm3di without any readjustment of the friction.
sorry - don't know why the picture is turned... but you get the idea ;-)
I've ordered the Arca Monoball fix L-bracket but thanks for the recommendation.don't know if it had been mentioned yet, but rrs l-plates fit well into the arca quickrelease.
to reply to myself (in case it's of any interest for others):'Just received a Manfrotto 405 head (bd present!), in what an arca-cube is "better": More compact? precise? lighter?
Of course there are several geared heads on the market, so the question is what does the Cube get you over a Manfrotto 405 or 410 that costs 1/3-1/4 the price.
It's smaller and lighter than even the 410 (and weighs about half what the 405 weighs)...
The Cube keeps the camera centered over the tripod and has a low center of gravity for maximum stability.
...I think the Cube can support more weight.