I just received a NOS (new, old stock) G1570 tripod head I purchased on eBay and have a couple questions. My goal is to use this head with my 7x17 camera once I get it done.
First question - this particular head is quite stiff when trying to adjust it side to side. It is way stiffer in this direction than in the fore/aft tilt and panning motions. Is this something that will loosen up with use. Or, is it something I can adjust or lubricate? There is a little circular plastic "hubcap" on the front of the head that looks like it can possibly be removed to lubritcate this joint and/or possibly adjust the tension. Has anybody tried this (hopefully with successful results)?
At exacty 3.5 lbs, this head isn't exactly lightweight. Still, I am asking it to support a 12 lb. camera with a 2 lb. film holder and lenses ranging from 1 to possibly 3+ lbs. I've noticed that the magnesium version of this head, the G1570M at 2.9 lbs. is 0.6 lb. lighter. Has anyone done a side-by-side comparison of the older G1570 and the current G1570M heads? I'm wondering if the lighter magnesium version is really as sturdy as the older, heavier model. I do have a G1370M magnesium model (2.0 lbs.). The G1570 is obviously WAY sturdier, but I attribute most of that extra rigidity to the larger size and weight, not necessarily the materials.
Thanks,
Kerry
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