New tripod

Venomator · 26-01-2006, 21:02

You didn't go overboard with the initial pics then !?!

Pleased you got it at last Joe T - looks a mean bit 'o kit too !

And that monster lens ... ? What is it - and have you left it out in the sun a bit ? Looks a bit grey and faded !

Joe T · 26-01-2006, 21:07

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Originally Posted by Mark Grant

Looks nice

Have you tried the handle on the other side, so your shutter finger is free to take pictures when following something ?

Mark.

I can use it on the otherside ok as it is, but you can take it apart so that it will fit properly there. I havent tried that yet, as with the big lens I need a left hand to support the lens itslef when moving it. I suppose I could use my right hand for that. Hmmm

Joe T · 26-01-2006, 21:08

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Originally Posted by Venomator

You didn't go overboard with the initial pics then !?!

Pleased you got it at last Joe T - looks a mean bit 'o kit too !

And that monster lens ... ? What is it - and have you left it out in the sun a bit ? Looks a bit grey and faded !

Cheers!

Its grey because thats the finish on Sigma lenses. Its a 120-300 2.8 by the way. Great lens, but I havent had the chance to use it yet much (except for one day at Mallory Park). I bought it for motorsport and also a bit of wlidlife.

P-E · 26-01-2006, 21:35

Looks good Joe.............Looking forward to your review

Warspite · 26-01-2006, 23:07

Looks very professional - congrats, hope it serves you well

Matty · 27-01-2006, 08:31

looks good Joe, i still have to do a review on the Manfrotto copy i have, t550, and velbon sherpa pan head, not got round to it yet though...

P-E · 27-01-2006, 21:33

Joe how does it feel weight wise.......comfortable to walk around with?

Joe T · 27-01-2006, 21:38

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Originally Posted by P-E

Joe how does it feel weight wise.......comfortable to walk around with?

Will tell you after tomorrow. Im taking it to London for some dusk/night shots.

P-E · 27-01-2006, 21:41

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Originally Posted by Joe T

Will tell you after tomorrow. Im taking it to London for some dusk/night shots.

Nice one.......you should have a good day the weather forecast is good with no

P-E · 28-01-2006, 10:41

Joe can I ask did you consider the 190MF4? and if so what made you choose the 055?

Joe T · 28-01-2006, 13:34

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Originally Posted by P-E

Joe can I ask did you consider the 190MF4? and if so what made you choose the 055?

I did, but its not tall enough imo.

Sean_Mcr · 07-02-2006, 01:02

That looks like a very nice piece of kit.

I've got a Gitzo 2228 cf tripod with a Manfrotto 488RC4 ball head.

The tripod is beautifully built, out classes the head i have to say.

MyPix · 07-02-2006, 16:59

i got my manfrotto 055 pro in the post today

, still aint unpacked it yet

, lol, it has the 322RC2 head,

off to have a play.............

MyPix

CT · 07-02-2006, 17:40

While you're playing, take some pics!

Mr THX · 07-02-2006, 18:11

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Originally Posted by CT

While you're playing, take some pics!

LOL - Just said the self same thing to MyPix....... come on lets have a look

Chez · 24-03-2006, 21:08

Just got the 322RC2 head myself - does anyone else find it odd that the head is off-centre (ie not over the actual ball).

This would have serious implications for panoramas..??

Chez · 25-03-2006, 10:55

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Originally Posted by Chez

Just got the 322RC2 head myself - does anyone else find it odd that the head is off-centre (ie not over the actual ball).

This would have serious implications for panoramas..??

OK, is it only mine that is not centred??

07-02-2006, 16:59	#43 (permalink)
MyPix Forum Regular Join Date: Jan 2005 Location: Gloucester UK Posts: 745	i got my manfrotto 055 pro in the post today , still aint unpacked it yet , lol, it has the 322RC2 head, off to have a play............. MyPix Last edited by MyPix : 07-02-2006 at 17:58.

26-01-2006, 21:02	#31 (permalink)
Venomator Forum Regular Join Date: Oct 2005 Location: Hertfordshire Posts: 922	You didn't go overboard with the initial pics then !?! Pleased you got it at last Joe T - looks a mean bit 'o kit too ! And that monster lens ... ? What is it - and have you left it out in the sun a bit ? Looks a bit grey and faded !

26-01-2006, 21:35	#34 (permalink)
P-E Loves the place Join Date: Aug 2005 Location: Sheffield, S.Yorkshire UK Posts: 7,811	Looks good Joe.............Looking forward to your review

26-01-2006, 23:07	#35 (permalink)
Warspite Feet under the table Join Date: Sep 2005 Location: Newcastle Sunderland Middlesbrough (UK) Posts: 1,736	Looks very professional - congrats, hope it serves you well

27-01-2006, 08:31	#36 (permalink)
Matty Member Join Date: Jan 2005 Location: kings hill Posts: 5,269	looks good Joe, i still have to do a review on the Manfrotto copy i have, t550, and velbon sherpa pan head, not got round to it yet though...

27-01-2006, 21:33	#37 (permalink)
P-E Loves the place Join Date: Aug 2005 Location: Sheffield, S.Yorkshire UK Posts: 7,811	Joe how does it feel weight wise.......comfortable to walk around with?

28-01-2006, 10:41	#40 (permalink)
P-E Loves the place Join Date: Aug 2005 Location: Sheffield, S.Yorkshire UK Posts: 7,811	Joe can I ask did you consider the 190MF4? and if so what made you choose the 055?

07-02-2006, 01:02	#42 (permalink)
Sean_Mcr Getting Comfy Join Date: Nov 2005 Location: Manchester Posts: 123	That looks like a very nice piece of kit. I've got a Gitzo 2228 cf tripod with a Manfrotto 488RC4 ball head. The tripod is beautifully built, out classes the head i have to say.

07-02-2006, 17:40	#44 (permalink)
CT Feet under the table Join Date: Mar 2005 Location: West Mids UK Posts: 3,500	While you're playing, take some pics!

24-03-2006, 21:08	#46 (permalink)
Chez Been here a while Join Date: May 2005 Location: Northampton Posts: 289	Just got the 322RC2 head myself - does anyone else find it odd that the head is off-centre (ie not over the actual ball). This would have serious implications for panoramas..??