516 Head - More Weight, or Spring Surgery?

Jeremy Nicholl · July 22nd, 2009, 02:44 AM

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Originally Posted by Mike Beckett

I would suggest the Sachtler FSB 4 or FSB 6. Each of them under £1000. The 4 would probably be better matched to your 5d Mark2 - maybe even an FSB 2 would suffice, just check the specs to see which weight matches best.

FSB 2 is too light. Needs to be the 4, or perhaps the 6 for very long glass.

Thanks for the advice.

Doug Bennett · July 22nd, 2009, 11:59 AM

If you have an additional QR you can just attach the camera plate from the tripod to the bottom of the plate, and the base plate of the 2nd QR to the top.

July 22nd, 2009, 11:59 AM	#17
Doug Bennett Major Player Join Date: Oct 2004 Location: NYC Posts: 260	If you have an additional QR you can just attach the camera plate from the tripod to the bottom of the plate, and the base plate of the 2nd QR to the top.