I've noticed that the grip is off center, seems to work though. Do have have any of the problems as mentioned by Bob W wrt the grip not locking properly?
Feroze Jan van Wijk wrote: > Hi Feroze, > > On Tue, 08 May 2007 23:21:13 +0200, Feroze wrote: > > >> Anyone own one of the above, like it? >> > > I have one, and quite like it. > > I use it one a monopod most though, not a tripod. > > >> Would you recommend it in terms of >> value for money, usability, functionality? >> > > It is not exactly cheap, but neither are regular ballheads ... > It is quite well built, worth the money I think. > (Like most Manfrotto stuff) > > >> Would be mounted on the Manfrotto 190X tripod, would this combo hold a >> K10D+battery pack, 2 batteries , F-100 macro.. >> > > In terms of weight yes, should be no problem. > I use it with the K10D and FA 400mm too :-) > > Having the grip mounted does make it a bit high, but should > still work I gues. Do note that with the K10D grip, the thread > is NOT exactly under the lens axis, so it is not perfectly > balanced when used on a tripod ... > > Regards, JvW > > > ------------------------------------------------------------------ > Jan van Wijk; http://www.dfsee.com/gallery > > > > -- PDML Pentax-Discuss Mail List [email protected] http://pdml.net/mailman/listinfo/pdml_pdml.net
