that's cheap only if you have already bought into a Manfrotto with their hex quick release system. the least expensive head is already more than he was going to pay, let alone tripod legs that take the head.
Herb.... ----- Original Message ----- From: "Anton Browne" <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> To: <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> Sent: Tuesday, July 01, 2003 04:29 Subject: Creep No More > I have fashioned an inexpensive solution to my LX creeping when positioned > vertically on a tripod with a 300 or similar heavy lens. I use Manffrotto quick > release hex plates. On these plates there are some redundant holes (I'm sure they > are there for a reason but I haven't discovered one - apart from this) you can > utilise one of the holes to secure a bracket that butts up against the back edge of > the base of the camera.

