freediver111
WKR
I'm currently using a Manfrotto 700RC2 fluid head for use with my binoculars and 62mm Leica spotter.
I really like the head, but it is a little heavy. I switched to smaller handle to shave some weight, but it's still a bulky and heavier head. I've played a little with a ball head and a 2-way pan head made by Slik. I didn't like the ball head, and the pan head was ok, but not as nice a the 700RC2 fluid.
I know the Outdoorsman pan heads are highly touted, but I can't see spending over $300 on it. From my numbers, the 700RC2 is listed at 1.14 pounds or 18.25 ounces, mine might be a little less with the handle swap. I'll have to weigh it one day. The Outdoorsman is listed at around 12 ounces with the adapter plate. I'd save roughly 6-7 ounces. I can't see spending that much on my budget, but I have no idea how good the Outdoorsman really is. Is it that much better?
Anybody have experience with the 700RC2 and switch to something else?
Thanks!
I really like the head, but it is a little heavy. I switched to smaller handle to shave some weight, but it's still a bulky and heavier head. I've played a little with a ball head and a 2-way pan head made by Slik. I didn't like the ball head, and the pan head was ok, but not as nice a the 700RC2 fluid.
I know the Outdoorsman pan heads are highly touted, but I can't see spending over $300 on it. From my numbers, the 700RC2 is listed at 1.14 pounds or 18.25 ounces, mine might be a little less with the handle swap. I'll have to weigh it one day. The Outdoorsman is listed at around 12 ounces with the adapter plate. I'd save roughly 6-7 ounces. I can't see spending that much on my budget, but I have no idea how good the Outdoorsman really is. Is it that much better?
Anybody have experience with the 700RC2 and switch to something else?
Thanks!