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      06-19-2012, 07:55 PM   #3464
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Originally Posted by dcstep View Post
I have a friend with the Manfrotto pistol grip rig and he's very happy with it.

I see no problem with it unless you were going to use it with a heavy super tele, beyond 400mm. I've got a super heavy Arca-Swiss Z1 with a Wimberley Sidekick for my 500/f4, but with smaller lenses, like 70-200s and 24-105s, I think it's a great solution.

I've used Manfrotto in the past and was frustrated that they have about five different mounting/quick release systems. Besides that, they don't make adapters to go from one of their quick release solutions to another. Other than that, I was generally happy with Manfrotto, but I much prefer using Arca-Swiss quick release plates.
I was looking at the Manfrotto/Bogen 322RC2 Which got a quick release plate and can hold up to 5kg/11lbs. All that for $130. I cant find a lot of detailed reviews on this one but some sites give it a 4.5/5 star. Is that the same your friend have? I know the 324RC2 was weaker and got a lot of bad reviews but the newest version seems to be more solid.
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