Bing Chow

Curiosity got the better of me. For $300 Cdn delivered, it is an enticing entry point into geared movements. I chose this piece because of its lightweight, compact size, ability to retain the ...

https://www.flmcanada.com/product/flm-cp30-s4-ii-tripod/ 19" folded, under 3lbs, 30mm legs.

You wouldn't want to remove the dovetail. There is a 3/8" hole underneath that is tapped into the dovetail so that you can thread it directly onto a tripod.

That's hilarious! I got mine 1 week ago but I wanted to wait a bit before letting the cat out of the bag. Let's compare notes some time.

Filing the top of the tab is easier because of access. Keep in mind if you file the tab, you are going to widen every other angle. The secondary and tertiary angles are not usually critical, so I ...

Good. When I discovered what Arca Swiss was, my life changed. Like a lot of folks, I started out with Manfrotto and didn't know any better.

I hear you, man. That's what I did for my Shimoda Explore 60 and med DSLR core, factoring in the currency exchange. But I can't say I regret it. Functionally, it's the best that I have. It checks ...

Their machining and build quality is on par with Gitzo and RRS. I have 2 Systematics and I've never had to use Gitzo's customer service, but I've read that it's atrocious. RRS's customer service ...

Space above the camera compartment is certainly handy for thicker jackets, gloves, hat, food. If you like to go out all day, that might make a difference. FWIW, I have the Shimoda Explore 60 and ...

The Cube can be configured for 90 deg. The base lifts 60deg, and another axis adds 30deg. I too read about reliability issues. I worry about sand and water. I read another guy stripped the brass ...

Thanks for the review. By the sounds of it, there is no play in the geared movements. Is there any discernible flex? Please update us once you've had some field experience in more challenging ...

@Roland: "Yepp, living in Europe, one does not understand that mentality at all." You don't have to go that far to find people puzzled by the fascination. Very few Canadians have this fetish.

Actually, I have heard of Barnaul. Andrei Svechnikov of the Carolina Hurricanes of the NHL is from there. Thanks for sharing!

https://www.jobu-design.com/Wide-Angle-Adapter-Bracket-3_p_72.html Notice that it is best suited to gimbals with adjustable height for the lens clamp. Raising the height will provide adequate ...

I would take the ballhead to a hardware store and ask their help. That bolt will likely be Metric (M6) or 3/8"-16, which are popular sizes. It should be a flat head, countersunk, so it doesn't ...

Can you please clarify: You are threading the C60 onto the TR344L? Can you please post a picture of the clearance the knob and the tripod apex?

16ft?!?! I don't think there is a tripod that goes 10ft, never mind a portable one. Fly a drone.

Since you are getting a holder for the GNDs, why not just get square NDs? Do you plan to get the largest circular ND and some step down rings? Circular NDs are quick to use but since you will be ...

Never seen that problem before on any of my twist locks, including Gitzo. You did the right thing in returning that. I would accept a tripod with that sort of finish on one lock, let alone ALL of ...

I get your frustration. I truly do. It's a fun fantasy to indulge in, to "stick it to them." Realistically, it would only ruin your day (or your trip) to start a fight. I've stuck it to some ...