Guy Mancuso
Administrator, Instructor
Most times for me with commercial work a lift is usually available . I'm on them a lot
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I shoot the S2 as well.After reading the LL article about the “best tripod” , I realized I know basically nothing about tripod and heads . I will be using an S2 so my requirements arent as complete as the tech cameras . This seemed to be the place to ask with so many great landscape photographers and of course gear aficionado s .
I even found Jack s article on the Cube and a nice video on Robert White s site .
I agree Graham totally I was just using the Cube as a point of reference. I still don't have one and probably never will. Just does not fit me with all that I shoot and the ball head for me is the most versatile tool. For others this is a totally different scenario. I know what Roger shoots and really the ball head is his only game in town.I'm not sure that there's much value in comparing say a geared head to ball head really.
If you want speed & versatility and don't need precise settings then a ball head is probably your choice. The weight issue is more important here because of creep off center.
If you want to be able to accurately and controllably set the level and position of your camera on a head without swinging around back & forth then a geared head is probably your best choice. Something like a CUBE or 402 will shoot in vertical mode but it's kind of an unnatural act and not a great design in any case due to the weight offset from center.
Two different needs IMHO with two different solutions. Trying to find a universal solution seems like an exercise in frustration. Use the right tool for the right job and you'll be much happier.
*true joke*....But it doesn t seem like the any one feels they need a more stable tripod/head to support the higher MP of the newer MF backs . That seemed to be Mark Dubovoy s point in his article.
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Hmm, does this mean I'm a cube user?Heck we are all ball heads trying to get stable. LOL