steppenw0lf Posted October 19, 2016 Share #21 Â Posted October 19, 2016 Advertisement (gone after registration) Yes, I see, it is on the top. But my gimbal has it at the bottom. Â Â Second thoughts: I see that you cannot use it, but - thinking about it - usually it is better at the top. If the ball-head is leveled (which is quite easy with the built in spirit level), then the panorama is perfectly horizontal. If at the bottom, then the tripod needs to be perfectly leveled, which I typically find more difficult (e.g. on a slope in the mountains). Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
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Leicaiste Posted October 19, 2016 Share #22 Â Posted October 19, 2016 Â I assume you do not have the P0, so here a video to show you all the details. I do. Â Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Leicaiste Posted October 19, 2016 Share #23  Posted October 19, 2016 As I travel with a tripod head and a Wimberley Sidekick, I need the panning system to be at the bottom. Welcome, dear visitor! As registered member you'd see an image here… Simply register for free here – We are always happy to welcome new members! Link to post Share on other sites Simply register for free here – We are always happy to welcome new members! ' data-webShareUrl='https://www.l-camera-forum.com/topic/265600-tripod-head-for-leica-sl/?do=findComment&comment=3131983'>More sharing options...
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steppenw0lf Posted October 20, 2016 Share #25  Posted October 20, 2016 Sorry, but maybe useful for others. And I agree an L plate is usually the most comfortable way to get portrait mode. But I use it typically with the 90-280  and need no L plate. Or use a Novoflex "ring" adapter (or tripod collar). I think there is also one for the 24-90. And often the lens adapters also have a tripod mount. (ok, non-rotating) (The Novoflex is about the price of your RRS L plate.  ASTAT-SL) Welcome, dear visitor! As registered member you'd see an image here… Simply register for free here – We are always happy to welcome new members! Link to post Share on other sites Simply register for free here – We are always happy to welcome new members! ' data-webShareUrl='https://www.l-camera-forum.com/topic/265600-tripod-head-for-leica-sl/?do=findComment&comment=3131986'>More sharing options...
Vieri Posted October 20, 2016 Share #26 Â Posted October 20, 2016 Well, to me using ANY head in portrait mode without a L-Bracket is, to say the least, less than optimal. It is always better to keep the weight of your camera system straight over your tripod's gravity center rather than hanging off-axis. This is why I didn't even considered the possibility that a studio photographer, asking questions on how to make his support system the best possible, would do that. Â About panning, I fail to see how panning is useful in studio use, and this is why I didn't mention panning in my first suggestion. However, this is actually another advantage of the P0: the panning base being on top allows you to pan at your leisure once the camera il level without introducing any problems. Â Best, Â Vieri Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Leicaiste Posted October 20, 2016 Share #27  Posted October 20, 2016 Advertisement (gone after registration) Both the M-Adapter L and the R-Adapter L have a (removable) non rotating tripod mount.  Which make them only useable in landscape mode.  Too bad !   Welcome, dear visitor! As registered member you'd see an image here… Simply register for free here – We are always happy to welcome new members! Link to post Share on other sites Simply register for free here – We are always happy to welcome new members! ' data-webShareUrl='https://www.l-camera-forum.com/topic/265600-tripod-head-for-leica-sl/?do=findComment&comment=3132258'>More sharing options...
rsmphoto Posted October 20, 2016 Share #28  Posted October 20, 2016 I use an Arca-Swiss D4 Classic  +1  Outstanding head. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
FlashGordonPhotography Posted October 20, 2016 Share #29 Â Posted October 20, 2016 Both the M-Adapter L and the R-Adapter L have a (removable) non rotating tripod mount. Â Which make them only useable in landscape mode. Â Too bad ! Â S-Adaptor L is the same. Could you not add an L plate to the adaptor shoe and get balance in portrait orientation? Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
kikouyou Posted October 30, 2016 Share #30 Â Posted October 30, 2016 I have the P0 and the Cube. Whenever I can, I prefer the Cube, it does not move at all once in position as it does not need to be locked. The P0 can move a little bit when locking it... but it is definitely lighter when hiking. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
wlaidlaw Posted October 30, 2016 Share #31  Posted October 30, 2016 Quite a few Manfrotto heads have a secondary adjustment for clamping pressure. I often read about the joystick heads (222 and 322) creeping, because folks don't know about the secondary adjustment, as it just looks like a fixing hex socket screw or may be hidden down a hole. You usually need a small hex driver (2, 2.5 or 3mm) to change the clamping pressure adjustment. I use almost exclusively Manfrotto heads, altered to be Arca plate compatible from RC-2 plates and have no problems with creep using lenses as large and heavy as my Zeiss 1200mm and Leica 90-280SL.  Wilson Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
ramarren Posted October 30, 2016 Share #32  Posted October 30, 2016 Both the M-Adapter L and the R-Adapter L have a (removable) non rotating tripod mount.  Which make them only useable in landscape mode.  Too bad !   An Acratech Universal L-Bracket allows me to use any fixed tripod mounting on a camera or lens with a standard Arca-Swiss type camera plate and construct an optically centered L-bracket for easy flip between portrait and landscape mode. I use this in combination with either Arca-Swiss Monoball P0 or Acratech GP heads for an extended range of versatility that packs down into a small bag.  Using one of these heads and the universal L-bracket is a much more compact and lightweight setup than a Wimberly Sidekick for modestly-sized lenses. The Wimberly Sidekick is best at stabilizing larger, heavier, longer lenses than I usually use.  I'd love to have an Arca-Swiss Cube for tabletop work: a geared 3D head like that is ideal for precise control of camera and lens in exacting work. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
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