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Tripod Ball Heads - does price mean quality? I am looking to replace the ball head on my carbon fiber tripod. I am looking at Really Right Stuff, Acratech Ultimate, and Giottos. The prices range from $55 for the Giottos m7001 to around $300 for the Acratech. Will I get that much better performance from the more expensive ones? I can't find any reviews on the Giottos, but I have seen it and it looks substantial to me. I'm confused!
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Terry R. Hatfield |
Yes You Will Bob!I Own A RRS BH55 Its Worth Every Penny Of The $455.00 That I Paid For It,After Going With Cheaper Units In The Past And Replacing Them For One Reason Or Another This One Fits My Needs Really Well!!
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- Gregory LaGrange Contact Gregory LaGrange Gregory LaGrange's Gallery |
Usually with photo stuff that's holds tight, but dosen't mean everything. Seen comments about a 50mm lens under $100 that's known for being very good. The Acratech can be very good, but it does sound way over at $300. You can look at reputable company's versions that are made to support the same weight, like bogen, and see what they sell for. But you already have a carbon fiber tripod, so if your willing to spend for that, go the extra for the ball head if it's know to be good.
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robert G. Fately |
Bob, there really is a difference between ball heads - Acratech has gotten a great reputation, and RRS makes excellent equipment. The only other ball head I would put in this league is Arca-Swiss' B1, which is also about $400. Lesser units simply don't have the holding power - if you position the camera/lens at a tilt and tighten, there is a noticeable droop when you release the camera. For macro or long telephoto work, this is a real pain.
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- Gregory LaGrange Contact Gregory LaGrange Gregory LaGrange's Gallery |
C.N.C. machined, I see why the price is higher.
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John P. Sandstedt |
Greg - I agree with most of your responses. But, I have trouble reading them because of the fonts and colors you're using. Please pick one that is dark [deep red, blue or black]and stick with it. You're opines are too good to miss and the yellow and green sucks. Oh, by the way, how do you insert your fonts? I can't seen to find the method.
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