For all those out there that have this feature on their Arcas, how much do you value having it and how much does it help with your photographic abilities? In other words, tell me more about your opinions on this feature, if it is worth a $600 upgrade and what in specific are the things that you feel are invalueable to you, making the $600 upgrade seem like a mute point.
Also, what can't an Arca do without the Orbix that the Arca with an Orbix can do? Is it just a yaw free extra that makes operation much more yaw free or does it also help achieve movements you could not otherwise obtain without it...and does it help to release the pressure on the front carrier for longevity sake. I have never seen anyone mention this part of it, but it seems the Orbix helps keep the front function carrier from having to be stressed over time and thus, one benefits from a possible function carrier issue down the road, though one could also say that the Arca function carrier is sturdy enough to last a lifetime.
Have not seen a thread on people's opinions about their specific fondness of this feature so I thought it would be a nice thread for the Arca owners or those that have been on the sideline knowing all the great words said about the feature, but simply have not taken the plunge since they know they can live without it and have $600 to spend on film, etc.
Cheers all!
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