rob_rothman1 Posted April 16, 1998 Share Posted April 16, 1998 This isn't a large format question, but I'll take a chance and post it anyway: <p> I prefer to use a 3-way pan/tilt head for all of my work. Currently, I'm using a Bogen (Manfrotto)--I believe it's a model 3047. The problem is that this head--like all others I've seen--is designed for right-eyed photographers. With the head flipped to the side (to position a 35mm camera for a vertical), the protruding handle pokes me in the right eye when I look through the viewfinder with my left eye. I've switched the handles so that the shortest one is in the rear (rather than the longest, which is the normal configuration). This help a little, but not much. <p> Does anybody have any suggestions? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mark_alan_wilson1 Posted April 17, 1998 Share Posted April 17, 1998 I used to have a 3047 and noticed the same problem (though I can't explain to anyone why I'm a "lefty" with my eyes and "righty" in all other matters). For other reasons, I switched to an A/S ball head and have no such problem. You might also look at Bogen's geared heads (2 models). Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ellis_vener_photography Posted April 29, 1998 Share Posted April 29, 1998 You might try an Arca Swiss B2 head with the appropriate Really Right Stuff plate for your camera. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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