Saxatilis
Well-known member
Hello all,
I have just purchased a big 16x70 binoscope (the Oberwerk Bt 70-45, 4 kg) and I see that the Gitzo GHF2W I had recently chosen for some lighter instruments is now a bit in trouble to support the weight of it.
In particular I see that the included standard (Arca Swiss compatible) plate, the GS5370DR, is clearly unsuitable to support the weight of a front-heavy and long instrument like mine, so I’m starting to consider an upgrade, the longer Gitzo GS5370LDR because I would like to get a better balance with this 14cm long plate.
Frankly speaking, the problem is the very expensive price at which this longer GS5370LDR plate is sold (100 euros).
I was wondering if there is a cheaper alternative on the market that fits the GHF2W.
Do you guys have any advice?
Thank you
I have just purchased a big 16x70 binoscope (the Oberwerk Bt 70-45, 4 kg) and I see that the Gitzo GHF2W I had recently chosen for some lighter instruments is now a bit in trouble to support the weight of it.
In particular I see that the included standard (Arca Swiss compatible) plate, the GS5370DR, is clearly unsuitable to support the weight of a front-heavy and long instrument like mine, so I’m starting to consider an upgrade, the longer Gitzo GS5370LDR because I would like to get a better balance with this 14cm long plate.
Frankly speaking, the problem is the very expensive price at which this longer GS5370LDR plate is sold (100 euros).
I was wondering if there is a cheaper alternative on the market that fits the GHF2W.
Do you guys have any advice?
Thank you