Quote Originally Posted by Sal Santamaura View Post
...Bottom line: in my opinion, Colin should have no issue obtaining solid lock down and good independent axis control with an FLM ball head. I'd definitely recommend the CB-58FT for his 8x10, especially considering the way he carries it.
Quote Originally Posted by Colin Graham View Post
Thanks Sal. That's good to hear the FLM heads can be slung like that under load, so that's one less thing to worry about if I decide to retire the Ries and use the ball head for everything. Looking forward to getting the FLM when I have the funds. I use a 5x7, so I'm leaning towards the 48...
You're welcome Colin. Just to be clear and not mislead you, I thought the (now deleted) picture of your camera being carried on a tripod was an 8x10. That, and the way you carry it, are what lead me to suggest the 58, i.e. for maximum locking force. The 48 is great for my SV-57 and would probably support your 5x7 perfectly as well, but I never carry my cameras on the tripod like you do. Therefore, I can't guarantee that it wouldn't require a 58 to resist what must be incredible impulse forces on the ball joint as your footfalls translate to downward vectors on the camera with the tripod horizontal. You might try the 48, then need to return it for a 58. Not a prediction, just a caution.