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    New tripod for (oldish but perfectly fine) Swarovski 80 ATS HD

    In the end I bought the GHF2W head along with the G3542 legs; chose the 4 section tripod which now fits in my suitcase. Swarovski charged me £208 to convert to the AS foot. I am absolutely delighted with the set-up - spent several hours at the D’Albufera nature reserve in Mallorca yesterday...
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    New tripod for (oldish but perfectly fine) Swarovski 80 ATS HD

    Things have changed a little since my last post. I had a problem with my 30x eyepiece needing repair by Swarovski, so I decided to get the Arca Suisse conversion too on the scope whilst I was at it. I am hopefully going to try the GHF2W at Wex photo in Leeds next week and want some suitable...
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    New tripod for (oldish but perfectly fine) Swarovski 80 ATS HD

    Which of the Manfrottos are you referring to z-ben
  4. M

    New tripod for (oldish but perfectly fine) Swarovski 80 ATS HD

    I like this! Very good solution
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    New tripod for (oldish but perfectly fine) Swarovski 80 ATS HD

    Current head is rubbish, so I definitely need to change Think I am focusing in on Gitzo GHF2W, Manfrotto 128RC and Manfrotto 500AH Just need to find somewhere to try them all in person
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    New tripod for (oldish but perfectly fine) Swarovski 80 ATS HD

    Do I have a QR foot? I know that my foot will go into the 128RC without an adapter plate. Is this true of any other heads or will all the alternatives require an adapter plate? If I do use an adapter, how do I stop it from working loose. I have read a lot of threads on here and am finding it...
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    New tripod for (oldish but perfectly fine) Swarovski 80 ATS HD

    I’m in the rather fortunate position of choosing something as a leaving present from my Partnership. I currently have a cheap velbon aluminium tripod with a terrible head. It is poor and vibrates in any wind. The scope tends to become loose on the adapter plate which is also a pain. I would...
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