Recent content by The Weasel

Thanks @gramps going to give Park a call on Monday for a little more info on the lens, £500 is still a big chunk of money to me so want to make sure I get the right lens.

Good point @nandbytes I suppose this is where the warranty comes into play. Never dealt with Park or Wilkinsons so new ground for me, but it's looking like the Park lens is just edging it.

Thanks for the advice... that makes sense re the being looked after.

Afternoon all... I'm going to buy a secondhand Canon EF 100mmf2.8 L IS Macro and was wondering which you would consider to be the most important between condition or warranty. My choices are as follows... Like new condition with a 6 month warranty from Park Cameras Or Very good condition...

I ended up going with the Peak Design Slide and Slide Lite, happy with the quality and ease of use. Thanks for all the suggestions guys (y)

The only reason I went for UNC was down to seeing the reference made to it on another forum. As far as I can see it works ok with no cross-threading.

The Mk2 Frisbee version is now complete with the stainless steel plate and shorter bolt fitted, the plate and shorter bolt have eliminated all the flex in the Frisbee which is now giving a very stable platform, so will see how it fairs in the field, but at this moment in time I'm quite pleased...

Thanks @lindsay time will tell (y)

I had a go at making a Ground Pod yesterday, as I want to do some low level wader images again, so here is the Mk1 version. Parts used as below Cheap Gimbal ( which is probably going to fall to bits after a couple of uses, couldn't justify £600 on another Wimberley ) Frisbee ( nicked the idea...

Thanks guys...the info is much appreciated. I have to say I really like the Kirk Enterprises Security Strap but, as mentioned it might be hard to get hold of. If I were to buy the Black Rapid then I would also buy a Wimberley C-30 clamp to accommodate the large plate on the lens foot, in total...

Thanks guys...some good solutions, so will look into all of them. Cheers Andy...

Thanks @Box Brownie I will take a look at the C-12.

Thanks @GeordieStew good to know about the buckles, if I end up with one the buckles will probably be at there furthest points or there abouts.

I'm looking for a new strap for my 500mmf4 and was considering the Peak Design Slide, but I'm a little unsure about the anchors and their ability to support such a large, heavy lens, I know they are rated to 90kgs so I guess it comes down to how much confidence you have in them. So, is anyone...

Pikeys...I'll take that...because I've been called much worse :p