Really Right Stuff ball-head system – User report

Really Right Stuff BH-40 and mounting plate with Hasselblad 2017 copyright Douglas Stockale The review of the Really Right Stuff (RRS) ball-head system is the second part of my series on tripod systems and last week I discussed the Gitzo carbon-fiber tripods. To create a really good camera support platform, you need to use equal...

Gitzo compact carbon fiber tripod: user report

Gitzo G1228 Mountaineer Reporter Carbon Fiber Tripod, copyright Douglas Stockdale A number of years ago when I bent and broke for the last time my aluminum tubing heavy duty tripod, I decided to make an investment in a carbon fiber tripod. One of my many reasons for selecting the Gitzo G1228 as the tripod's name...