After soaking it all in, I've decided against the three heads I was considering. I'm commited to the Gitzo 1500 tripod since I've already bought(and glad I did ). I need to know if Really Right Stuff can machine a plate to fit the Arca Swi ss B2 and its quick release system which will support 22-25 pounds(810/lens/film holder) and fit snug and stay snug for as long as I use the combination. I mea n with no give, no wobble, and staying that way. If I can get past this then I want the quality and solidity of the B2.
The issue of the quick release of the B2 to hold a lot of weight with stabil ity notwithstanding, I went to the Ries homepage and checked out their heads. T he Ries A 250-2(rated 60 pounds) is what I call heavy duty! There doesn't look like there could possibly be any wobble with any camera with this head.
I contacted Ries and strangely I was told by the young lady who answered th e phone that she didn't know if the A 250-2 will mate and fit flush with Gitzo 1 500.
I can get the B2 for $527.00, but the Ries is $397.00 and just seems so soli d. I don't know if I can get past the B2 quick release/sheer weight issue, and if I can't, the I will get the Ries.
I need to know from anyone who knows if there is any reason that the Ries A 250-2 won't mate flush with the Gitzo 1500. The young lady whom I talked with mentioned that the crown of the Ries head was 6". It seems to me that they wou ld mate flush, but I've made that mistake before, does anyone know for sure that they'll fit flush.
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