I'm off on vaca before too long, and as this is less of a 'once in a lifetime' trip and more of a beach-y week away, I'm forgoing my normal Gitzo Traveler + Arca Z1 + RRS plate in favor of just using my old gorillapod on a tree branch.
I've always fought through using it without a ballhead, and it's insane for framing as a result. So I thought I'd put a cheapo ball head on top. Someone on this forum must have one they love, so I thought I'd ask.
Here are my overthought specs:
I'll sprinkle in a few conversation starter sort of pictures to give you the idea.
Whaddya got, people?
- A
I've always fought through using it without a ballhead, and it's insane for framing as a result. So I thought I'd put a cheapo ball head on top. Someone on this forum must have one they love, so I thought I'd ask.
Here are my overthought specs:
- Must be TINY. If it is bigger than a fist, you have failed me.
- No quick mounting plates wanted, even if included with the ball head. I want a tiny integral design without removable pieces that threads right into my SLR. Simple.
- 1/4-20" thread
- Keyway cutout to go vertical with the camera would be nice, but its not a must.
- Payload = 5D3 + 24-70 f/4L IS or 16-35 f/4L IS. No more than that.
- I don't really need fancy panning functionality or a slick trigger grip. Again: simple.
- Cheap is fine provided it won't disintegrate in a little rain and will securely hold the camera.
- Max spend = $30. Ok, $40 if it's game-change-ingly perfect.
I'll sprinkle in a few conversation starter sort of pictures to give you the idea.
Whaddya got, people?
- A