Originally posted by Eaglerapids ... what I'm doing is putting the tripod in it's bag and the hood on the ball-head and this protects (it).... I'm going to have to look around for a bag that will zip up with the tripod and ball-head attached but for now this will have to do.
Thanks for the note. I really do appreciate your willingness to share your journey to BH/Tripod success. Now, I don't have any excuses for a shaky shot either, eh?
Unless the
Center Column Platform Kit is installed (see follow-up entry, below, with photo), the M-10 interferes with the tripod's reverse leg action. It almost works, but... This issue is discussed in one of the Nikonians threads (above), so I knew it before I made my decision. The smaller Markins Q3 does, but I felt the leg-flip was really a small benefit to lose given the huge advantages offered by the larger M-10 mounted on the Platform Base.
For protection, I have a Giottos bag that zips over the "heads-up" set-up. Also, I doubt anyone would seek out a Giottos to steal. So, I guess I'm covered...
Again, thanks for your help. I look forward to seeing your eagle shots!!
Cheers...
Last edited by Michaelina2; 11-15-2008 at 03:14 AM.
Reason: clarification