Ballhead and quick release plate

[drmytan]

I am new to this forum. I am from Malaysia. I recently bought the Hassy H4D 31 camera.
In Malaysia it is not easy to get the top branded ballheads eg Arca Swiss, RRS etc.

Luckily l managed to contact RRS in US via email and was advise to get these two since they are happy to deliver them from US to my country.

1) BH-55 LR: Full-sized ballhead
2) BH1-L Plate

I also contacted the local company and was recommended to try Photoclam (Korea) Ballhead PC-54NS, and its PC-69-UP2 plate.

I really appreaciate your honest comments on the matter. Should l buy from RRS in US through online or go to the local shop and buy the Photoclam items. Anyone has tried the photoclam?

Thanks

Marc

 

[tetsrfun]

RRS products are of the highest quality and the customer service is excellent. The RRC TVC-33 tripod is a nice accessory for the BH-55.

Steve

 

[drmytan]

RRS products are of the highest quality and the customer service is excellent. The RRC TVC-33 tripod is a nice accessory for the BH-55.

Steve

Thanks Steve.

Is the L plate compatible to H4D 31, and can the L plate do the job by holding camera firmly?

Thanks

 

[tetsrfun]

Thanks Steve.

Is the L plate compatible to H4D 31, and can the L plate do the job by holding camera firmly?

Thanks

Yes and yes....the only "issue" with the "L" plate is that it isn't compatible with the "GIL" GPS system. In addition, I would get an 80mm clamp, lever or knob, rather than the standard 60mm for the BH-55.

As an aside, many people on this Forum have moved away from ball heads and now use the ARCA Cube tripod head. For general landscape situations, I have started using the RRS leveling base with the RRS PCL-1 panning clamp.

Steve

 

[Professional]

I am so happy with my RRS BH-55 and the L-plate for my H4D, sub-zero issue, and i couldn't be happier.

 

[Jeffg53]

Yes and yes....the only "issue" with the "L" plate is that it isn't compatible with the "GIL" GPS system.

Steve

The L plate can be easily modified to accommodate the GIL. I have been using mine this way for a few years without any issues.

 

[tetsrfun]

The L plate can be easily modified to accommodate the GIL. I have been using mine this way for a few years without any issues.

Thanks for bringing that up....I debated it but without personal experience decided not to mention user modifications.

Steve

 

[Jay Emm]

...Should l buy from RRS in US through online or go to the local shop and buy the Photoclam items...

For what it's worth, I'm in Australia and have purchased from RRS online a few times. They've been very easy to deal with, goods arrived fine - and as others have noted, the quality is very high (it feels like good old fashioned craftsmanship, people that take pride in making a quality product)

 

[drmytan]

Thanks guys. After reading all the invaluable comments, l have no hesitancy to get one soonest.

Thanks guys a lot!

 

[drmytan]

Yes and yes....the only "issue" with the "L" plate is that it isn't compatible with the "GIL" GPS system. In addition, I would get an 80mm clamp, lever or knob, rather than the standard 60mm for the BH-55.

As an aside, many people on this Forum have moved away from ball heads and now use the ARCA Cube tripod head. For general landscape situations, I have started using the RRS leveling base with the RRS PCL-1 panning clamp.

Steve

Thanks Steve. :thumbup:

Can l order this clamp you mentioned above from RRS, what model is this? Does the RRS leveling base come together with PCL-1? I'm sorry asking you many times as l'm new to this stuff.

 

[tetsrfun]

Thanks Steve. :thumbup:

Can l order this clamp you mentioned above from RRS, what model is this? Does the RRS leveling base come together with PCL-1? I'm sorry asking you many times as l'm new to this stuff.

I suggest that you download their 2011 catalog, it is very informative, however, the catalog will likely cause you to spend more money. So beware!!! :>)

http://reallyrightstuff.com/WebsiteInfo.aspx?fc=91

Steve

 

[drmytan]

I suggest that you download their 2011 catalog, it is very informative, however, the catalog will likely cause you to spend more money. So beware!!! :>)

http://reallyrightstuff.com/WebsiteInfo.aspx?fc=91

Steve

Thanks Steve. No more questions!

 

[tetsrfun]

Thanks Steve. No more questions!

With you interest in MFD, this is the best place ask a lot of questions. :>)

Steve