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no !So the D4 is not yet available?
Don't really follow you?As others said, it's a bit like "better a Ferrari or a Hummer?" They both are great, choosing one or the other would depend on what you are shooting. If your main use for a head is landscapes/architectural/product and the like, then there is nothing that beats the Cube IMHO.
As it happens, I came to the Cube from a 405 and while I find it's definitely "better" -- i.e., more precise -- I wouldn't disagree with your conclusion as to its value. I sometimes think those who are the most enthusiastic about it are those who came to it from a ballhead, which I abandoned more than a decade ago. Yes, it's an incremental improvement, but it certainly didn't change my life or improve my photographs in any noticeable way and the only reason I was willing to pay the price for it is because I bought mine used. <shrugs>Speaking from a practical and realist point of view, apart from the mounting plate situation I really don't see what for three times the cost of a 405 the cube could offer apart from that warm fuzzy feeling you get when you own the best.
I can see that you didn't follow me The OP asked to compare the Cube to the Z1, not the 405, and this is what I did. Two top line heads, of two different genre: a geared one vs a non-geared one. Among these two, I said that for landscape & architecture the Cube wins hands down. Comparing the Cube with the 405 is a different thing; I'd still take the Cube personally, I think it's better & works better, but is it so much better as the price difference between the two? That's up to you, the buyer, to decide according to your need & wallet, of course. I hope this helps making my previous post clearerDon't really follow you?
I fully appreciate, actually owning Arca gear, they make beautifully equipment but we are talking about a tripod head here aren't we?
Speaking from a practical and realist point of view, apart from the mounting plate situation I really don't see what for three times the cost of a 405 the cube could offer apart from that warm fuzzy feeling you get when you own the best.
Without being rude but perfectly honest, I'd never heard of the cube until I started contributing to this forum and have always associated it with one's level of income rather than its status as the ultimate head.
Agreed, I am pretty sure that coming to the Cube from a ball-head the difference would strike much stronger than coming from another geared head. I know I was coming from a BH but had a chance to try the Manfrotto & the Cube prior to buy, and I definitely liked the Cube better - and believe me, my wallet was very unhappy to hear thatAs it happens, I came to the Cube from a 405 and while I find it's definitely "better" -- i.e., more precise -- I wouldn't disagree with your conclusion as to its value. I sometimes think those who are the most enthusiastic about it are those who came to it from a ballhead, which I abandoned more than a decade ago. Yes, it's an incremental improvement, but it certainly didn't change my life or improve my photographs in any noticeable way and the only reason I was willing to pay the price for it is because I bought mine used. <shrugs>
No, not at all. The Manfrotto is an excellent geared head too. In fact I used to use one and I'd no doubt still be using it were it not for that horrible plate assembly that doesn't fit Arca style camera specific mounts. Once you've gone down the route of RRS/Kirk custom camera L brackets you're never going to want to live with screw on plates again. Ever.LOL, you guys make the 405 head (or any non-Arca head for that matter) sound as if they're made of papier mâché and would crumble at a single touch.
Well spent a lot of time with the IQ already. Next week I get to play with a production unit but ownership will be out there a bit sine the 140 delivers last. BummerLOL, you guys make the 405 head (or any non-Arca head for that matter) sound as if they're made of papier mâché and would crumble at a single touch.
And Guy, have you noticed that for a little while now you've been referring to the IQ backs as if you already own one? Unless there's something you're not telling us. Or your wife. :toocool:
I can't believe you going for the cross upgrade Guy. Extra expense for the same image quality but with a nice screen. P40+ to IQ160 I understand but considering your going to get the same IQ seems from the upgrade seems like a needless expense to me.Well spent a lot of time with the IQ already. Next week I get to play with a production unit but ownership will be out there a bit sine the 140 delivers last. Bummer
Shot with a 405 and 410 for many years and now use the cube. The Manfrotto heads are excellent but do have drawbacks.LOL, you guys make the 405 head (or any non-Arca head for that matter) sound as if they're made of papier mâché and would crumble at a single touch.