Originally Posted by
tim atherton
Tim,
I actually use the Markins M10 in place of my Arca B1 - with both 4x5 (Technikardan and Toyo 45) and also 8x10 (Phillips Compact II @ 8lbs or so + lens).
I find it at least as sturdy/rigid as the Arca B1. And, in fact, I find it also locks down tighter.
So I would think you would have no problem at all with the M20...
I almost bought the M20, as the M10 was quit a bit smaller and lighter than the Arca, but as I was looking for lightest weight possible, I went for the the M10 in the end, and it does just fine. I did have an acratech, which was generally just fine and really light. Great if you are working around sand etc. But it did have a touch of flex - not looseness, but the metal had slight amount of flex to it, noticeable with an 8x10 with say 14" extension used. The Markins doesn't have this at all.
(BTW - I still have the B1 and a honking big gitzo tripod for the days I need something big and heavy...)
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