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rle · Apr 6, 2012, 8:24 AM

Thanks Bob, I knew the legs opened out to flat. Your post reminded me to check the instructions that came with the tripod (duh) to learn how to turn post into horizontal boom.

New question; how do you attach the slide rail to the boom?

Thanks for the help.
r.

Bob Nichol · Apr 6, 2012, 11:22 AM

I use a Manfrotto 486RC2 ball head on the tripod. I have an RC2 QR plate on the bottom of the macro rail and just click it on to the ball head.

rle · Apr 6, 2012, 5:18 PM

Thanks Bob, now I have the big picture.

kazuya · Apr 8, 2012, 3:42 PM

also if u dont mind shooting your pictures upside down you can get even lower by spinning the head round upside down

shutterbug1076 · Jun 30, 2012, 12:32 AM

I have the Manfrotto055xprob with the Manfrotto 327RC2 head...I used to use the 486 RC2, but the 327 is easier/quicker to use for me. I did reverse the 327 so I could adjust it with my left hand while my right hand is on the camera though.

Apr 6, 2012, 11:22 AM	#12
Bob Nichol Senior Member Join Date: Apr 2003 Location: Eastern Ontario Canada Posts: 823	I use a Manfrotto 486RC2 ball head on the tripod. I have an RC2 QR plate on the bottom of the macro rail and just click it on to the ball head. Attached Images

Jun 30, 2012, 12:32 AM	#15
shutterbug1076 Senior Member Join Date: Mar 2009 Location: Eastern NC Posts: 144	I have the Manfrotto055xprob with the Manfrotto 327RC2 head...I used to use the 486 RC2, but the 327 is easier/quicker to use for me. I did reverse the 327 so I could adjust it with my left hand while my right hand is on the camera though. __________________ Macro Guy Here-Nikon D7100-D90-Tamron 90mm-Tamron 17-50mm 2.8(non stabilized)-Nikon 35mm 1.8G, 50mm 1.4D- Nikon 70-300mmVR-Nikon 18-105mmVR-Lensbaby Composer-Nikon SB600(x2)&SB700

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Apr 6, 2012, 8:24 AM	#11
rle Member Join Date: Oct 2011 Location: Manheim, Pa Posts: 72	Thanks Bob, I knew the legs opened out to flat. Your post reminded me to check the instructions that came with the tripod (duh) to learn how to turn post into horizontal boom. New question; how do you attach the slide rail to the boom? Thanks for the help. r.

Apr 6, 2012, 5:18 PM	#13
rle Member Join Date: Oct 2011 Location: Manheim, Pa Posts: 72	Thanks Bob, now I have the big picture.

Apr 8, 2012, 3:42 PM	#14
kazuya Senior Member Join Date: Sep 2008 Posts: 1,007	also if u dont mind shooting your pictures upside down you can get even lower by spinning the head round upside down