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  • Golf007sdGolf007sd Posts: 2,840Moderator
    edited May 2014
    I wish I could give you some feedback; but, I have not had the pleasure of working with the items listed. Given that you have owned RRS gear for some times now, I would like to think your confidence in them speaks toward their productivity.

    I personally would like to get your thoughts on them, should you move forward with the purchase.
    Post edited by Golf007sd on
    D4 & D7000 | Nikon Holy Trinity Set + 105 2.8 Mico + 200 F2 VR II | 300 2.8G VR II, 10.5 Fish-eye, 24 & 50 1.4G, 35 & 85 1.8G, 18-200 3.5-5.6 VR I SB-400 & 700 | TC 1.4E III, 1.7 & 2.0E III, 1.7 | Sigma 35 & 50 1.4 DG HSM | RRS Ballhead & Tripods Gear | Gitzo Monopod | Lowepro Gear | HDR via Promote Control System |
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  • MsmotoMsmoto Posts: 5,398Moderator
    Well, I happen to have the B150-B: Macro focusing rail, and it is a very nice piece of equipment, in the RRS tradition. The B150-B Ultimate Pkg: (Two B150-B Rails) will certainly add versatility to doing the macro work with a collared lens. I think another possibility is to use one B150-B Rail and a 192 PPP: MPR-192 & Mini-Clamps.

    Let us know how it all works out.
    Msmoto, mod
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  • PhotobugPhotobug Posts: 5,751Member
    edited May 2014
    I also have the B150-B Macro focusing rail. Wish I had bought it years ago. The flexibility it provide you is outstanding for shooting macro photography. Love the ability to make gross/large adjustments and not have to move the tripod. The small adjustments are so smooth and with the marked settings, you can easily go back to a previous setting. Also like the ability to unlock the mechanism from the rails and scoot it to the new position. Bottom line, I highly recommend the RRS B150-B Macro focusing rail.

    After @Golf gets his lens I expect he will buy the Macro focusing rail. :D
    Post edited by Photobug on
    D750 & D7100 | 24-70 F2.8 G AF-S ED, 70-200 F2.8 AF VR, TC-14E III, TC-1.7EII, 35 F2 AF D, 50mm F1.8G, 105mm G AF-S VR | Backup & Wife's Gear: D5500 & Sony HX50V | 18-140 AF-S ED VR DX, 55-300 AF-S G VR DX |
    |SB-800, Amaran Halo LED Ring light | MB-D16 grip| Gitzo GT3541 + RRS BH-55LR, Gitzo GM2942 + Sirui L-10 | RRS gear | Lowepro, ThinkTank, & Hoodman gear | BosStrap | Vello Freewave Plus wireless Remote, Leica Lens Cleaning Cloth |
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  • Golf007sdGolf007sd Posts: 2,840Moderator
    edited May 2014
    @Photobug: If you recall back in February I was looking at a set of this nature, but I was out bid on eBay. Arrrrr.

    I'm pleased that your own personal experience with the RRS B150-B Macro has been promising.

    Looks like I have to keep hunting.... :P

    @WestEndBoy: Do you also have a wireless shuttler release cable of some sort? I would you think, given this setup, it would come in handy. No?
    Post edited by Golf007sd on
    D4 & D7000 | Nikon Holy Trinity Set + 105 2.8 Mico + 200 F2 VR II | 300 2.8G VR II, 10.5 Fish-eye, 24 & 50 1.4G, 35 & 85 1.8G, 18-200 3.5-5.6 VR I SB-400 & 700 | TC 1.4E III, 1.7 & 2.0E III, 1.7 | Sigma 35 & 50 1.4 DG HSM | RRS Ballhead & Tripods Gear | Gitzo Monopod | Lowepro Gear | HDR via Promote Control System |
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  • WestEndBoyWestEndBoy Posts: 1,456Member
    Msmoto, that looks interesting. I have asked RRS what they think of that alternative. I will let you know what they say.

    Golf007sd, I have a wire release. Not sure of the advantage that wireless would have?
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  • PhotobugPhotobug Posts: 5,751Member
    edited May 2014
    @Photobug: If you recall back in February I was looking at a set of this nature, but I was out bid on eBay. Arrrrr.

    I'm pleased that your own personal experience with the RRS B150-B Macro has been promising.

    Looks like I have to keep hunting.... :P

    @Golf007sd Oh I do remember that conversation. My hunch you are going to have a long wait and finally you will give in and buy direct from RRS. :D =D>

    I am trying to figure out what I can sell to buy an RSS tripod head. Don't want to reduce my slush fund which is fat enough to buy a D9300...or if that does not happen, perhaps a 24-70 & a D800S.
    Post edited by Photobug on
    D750 & D7100 | 24-70 F2.8 G AF-S ED, 70-200 F2.8 AF VR, TC-14E III, TC-1.7EII, 35 F2 AF D, 50mm F1.8G, 105mm G AF-S VR | Backup & Wife's Gear: D5500 & Sony HX50V | 18-140 AF-S ED VR DX, 55-300 AF-S G VR DX |
    |SB-800, Amaran Halo LED Ring light | MB-D16 grip| Gitzo GT3541 + RRS BH-55LR, Gitzo GM2942 + Sirui L-10 | RRS gear | Lowepro, ThinkTank, & Hoodman gear | BosStrap | Vello Freewave Plus wireless Remote, Leica Lens Cleaning Cloth |
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  • Golf007sdGolf007sd Posts: 2,840Moderator
    @Photobug: Which head are you interested in...BH-55? Which ballhead do you have now?
    D4 & D7000 | Nikon Holy Trinity Set + 105 2.8 Mico + 200 F2 VR II | 300 2.8G VR II, 10.5 Fish-eye, 24 & 50 1.4G, 35 & 85 1.8G, 18-200 3.5-5.6 VR I SB-400 & 700 | TC 1.4E III, 1.7 & 2.0E III, 1.7 | Sigma 35 & 50 1.4 DG HSM | RRS Ballhead & Tripods Gear | Gitzo Monopod | Lowepro Gear | HDR via Promote Control System |
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  • WestEndBoyWestEndBoy Posts: 1,456Member
    Well, I happen to have the B150-B: Macro focusing rail, and it is a very nice piece of equipment, in the RRS tradition. The B150-B Ultimate Pkg: (Two B150-B Rails) will certainly add versatility to doing the macro work with a collared lens. I think another possibility is to use one B150-B Rail and a 192 PPP: MPR-192 & Mini-Clamps.

    Let us know how it all works out.
    This was RRS's response to that suggestion:
    The 192 PPP will work for gross adjustments, but does not offer the precision movements of the B150-B. Sure, it will work, but if you want finite adjustments left-right and fore-aft the B150-B Ultimate is the way to go.
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  • WestEndBoyWestEndBoy Posts: 1,456Member
    Well I ordered the following:

    BD800-L: L-Plate for D800/800E (I have one for my MB-D12 battery grip and my Coolpix A as well)
    MPR-73: 73mm rail Multi-purpose rail
    B150-B Ultimate Pkg: Two B150-B Rails
    B2-LMT: Lens Mount for B150-B

    After I play around with it and am not a total idiot using it, I will post some pictures and comments. My 200mm F4 Macro is going to take a while to master.

    I will then assess if I need any off camera lighting.

    More $$. I am into RRS for CDN $4,000 including shipping and Canadian taxes now. Sigh.....I could have bought a DF and a 58mm 1.4G.

    :((
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  • Golf007sdGolf007sd Posts: 2,840Moderator
    edited May 2014
    That is a kickass setup...specially the Ultimate pkg. I do not need the Lens mount given that I have the 105 2.8.

    Post edited by Golf007sd on
    D4 & D7000 | Nikon Holy Trinity Set + 105 2.8 Mico + 200 F2 VR II | 300 2.8G VR II, 10.5 Fish-eye, 24 & 50 1.4G, 35 & 85 1.8G, 18-200 3.5-5.6 VR I SB-400 & 700 | TC 1.4E III, 1.7 & 2.0E III, 1.7 | Sigma 35 & 50 1.4 DG HSM | RRS Ballhead & Tripods Gear | Gitzo Monopod | Lowepro Gear | HDR via Promote Control System |
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  • WestEndBoyWestEndBoy Posts: 1,456Member
    It will take me a year or two to semi-master. It will be a lot of fun. I certainly won't have any excuses relating to equipment.
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  • PhotobugPhotobug Posts: 5,751Member
    @Photobug: Which head are you interested in...BH-55? Which ballhead do you have now?
    I am in Pensacola and did no Internet since Tuesday. Don't like typing on a tablet so pardon the Grammer short cuts. Vale the Martins M20L. Looking seriously at BH-55...@least that sounds right.

    Did u connect on that eBay item? Sure hope so.
    D750 & D7100 | 24-70 F2.8 G AF-S ED, 70-200 F2.8 AF VR, TC-14E III, TC-1.7EII, 35 F2 AF D, 50mm F1.8G, 105mm G AF-S VR | Backup & Wife's Gear: D5500 & Sony HX50V | 18-140 AF-S ED VR DX, 55-300 AF-S G VR DX |
    |SB-800, Amaran Halo LED Ring light | MB-D16 grip| Gitzo GT3541 + RRS BH-55LR, Gitzo GM2942 + Sirui L-10 | RRS gear | Lowepro, ThinkTank, & Hoodman gear | BosStrap | Vello Freewave Plus wireless Remote, Leica Lens Cleaning Cloth |
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  • Golf007sdGolf007sd Posts: 2,840Moderator
    edited May 2014
    Nope...got out bid again. Why pay $330 for a used 5 year old unit, when I can buy a brand new one for $345.

    Post edited by Golf007sd on
    D4 & D7000 | Nikon Holy Trinity Set + 105 2.8 Mico + 200 F2 VR II | 300 2.8G VR II, 10.5 Fish-eye, 24 & 50 1.4G, 35 & 85 1.8G, 18-200 3.5-5.6 VR I SB-400 & 700 | TC 1.4E III, 1.7 & 2.0E III, 1.7 | Sigma 35 & 50 1.4 DG HSM | RRS Ballhead & Tripods Gear | Gitzo Monopod | Lowepro Gear | HDR via Promote Control System |
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  • PhotobugPhotobug Posts: 5,751Member
    Nope...got out bid again. Why pay $330 for a used 5 year old unit, when I can buy a brand new one for $345.
    +1 Golf. Totally agree. Keep running your search every week and you may find another one. Or else, just give in to a new one. =))
    D750 & D7100 | 24-70 F2.8 G AF-S ED, 70-200 F2.8 AF VR, TC-14E III, TC-1.7EII, 35 F2 AF D, 50mm F1.8G, 105mm G AF-S VR | Backup & Wife's Gear: D5500 & Sony HX50V | 18-140 AF-S ED VR DX, 55-300 AF-S G VR DX |
    |SB-800, Amaran Halo LED Ring light | MB-D16 grip| Gitzo GT3541 + RRS BH-55LR, Gitzo GM2942 + Sirui L-10 | RRS gear | Lowepro, ThinkTank, & Hoodman gear | BosStrap | Vello Freewave Plus wireless Remote, Leica Lens Cleaning Cloth |
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  • PB_PMPB_PM Posts: 4,494Member
    edited May 2014
    So I'm on the brink of needed a good panorama setup, to shoot 360º frames, and RRS is one of the runners up at this point. I'm trying to figure out what setup to go with, and I think the PG-02 Pro L should work, but wanted to know what more experience RRS/Pano users think. I prefer screw type clamps, just in case anyone wants to suggest one of the lever type models (LR or LLR). I don't think that I would need the PG-02 FG for what I am doing.

    I am also considering the similarly priced JOBU panning Gimbal Head PGH-1. I already have some JOBU products, and I can order them from in Canada, which would save me a lot of money (import duty etc). So if anyone has had a hands on experience with that as well, a comparison would be great!
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  • Golf007sdGolf007sd Posts: 2,840Moderator
    1) What lens are you planning on using? Hence, will it be a telephoto with a foot. if so you may need a nodal slide.
    2) Are planning on mounting the panning clam on your ballhead or the apex of your tripod?
    3) Do you have a L-Bracket?
    D4 & D7000 | Nikon Holy Trinity Set + 105 2.8 Mico + 200 F2 VR II | 300 2.8G VR II, 10.5 Fish-eye, 24 & 50 1.4G, 35 & 85 1.8G, 18-200 3.5-5.6 VR I SB-400 & 700 | TC 1.4E III, 1.7 & 2.0E III, 1.7 | Sigma 35 & 50 1.4 DG HSM | RRS Ballhead & Tripods Gear | Gitzo Monopod | Lowepro Gear | HDR via Promote Control System |
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  • PB_PMPB_PM Posts: 4,494Member
    edited May 2014
    @Golf007sd

    1. Primary use would be with my 16-35mm F4. Doing real estate work, so I just need the device to deal with parallax errors for the 360º pans.
    2. Most likely on my ballhead. If I mounted it directly on the tripod I would need an additional levelling base.
    3. Yes (D700) and No (D800, but will be ordering one)
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  • Golf007sdGolf007sd Posts: 2,840Moderator
    edited May 2014
    Have a look at the PC-Pro. It will allow you to just mount it on your Arca-Swis ballhead clam and you will be good to go.
    Post edited by Golf007sd on
    D4 & D7000 | Nikon Holy Trinity Set + 105 2.8 Mico + 200 F2 VR II | 300 2.8G VR II, 10.5 Fish-eye, 24 & 50 1.4G, 35 & 85 1.8G, 18-200 3.5-5.6 VR I SB-400 & 700 | TC 1.4E III, 1.7 & 2.0E III, 1.7 | Sigma 35 & 50 1.4 DG HSM | RRS Ballhead & Tripods Gear | Gitzo Monopod | Lowepro Gear | HDR via Promote Control System |
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  • PB_PMPB_PM Posts: 4,494Member
    edited May 2014
    What will that do that the panning base on my ballhead won't? The Markins Q10 I use has a marked panning base already, so I assume I wouldn't need another panning base.
    Post edited by PB_PM on
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  • Golf007sdGolf007sd Posts: 2,840Moderator
    The unit will allow you to mount you lens on top, then once you have found you parallax point, all you do is turn the second nob and turn the pano head 360 degree while everything stays true and level. I have the same setup.
    D4 & D7000 | Nikon Holy Trinity Set + 105 2.8 Mico + 200 F2 VR II | 300 2.8G VR II, 10.5 Fish-eye, 24 & 50 1.4G, 35 & 85 1.8G, 18-200 3.5-5.6 VR I SB-400 & 700 | TC 1.4E III, 1.7 & 2.0E III, 1.7 | Sigma 35 & 50 1.4 DG HSM | RRS Ballhead & Tripods Gear | Gitzo Monopod | Lowepro Gear | HDR via Promote Control System |
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  • PB_PMPB_PM Posts: 4,494Member
    Ah, that makes sense. Thanks for your help, that is exactly the kind of detail I was looking for!
    If I take a good photo it's not my camera's fault.
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  • PB_PMPB_PM Posts: 4,494Member
    I'm almost wondering if I shouldn't just use a nodal slider, with the PC-Pro, rather than the Gimbal Panning Head.
    If I take a good photo it's not my camera's fault.
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  • Golf007sdGolf007sd Posts: 2,840Moderator
    edited July 2014
    I highly recommend a nodal slide. Moreover, get the 192 Precision Plus Pack like I did. This will allow you mount telephoto lenses that have foot collar in the future.

    Have a look at page 5 regarding my setup.
    Post edited by Golf007sd on
    D4 & D7000 | Nikon Holy Trinity Set + 105 2.8 Mico + 200 F2 VR II | 300 2.8G VR II, 10.5 Fish-eye, 24 & 50 1.4G, 35 & 85 1.8G, 18-200 3.5-5.6 VR I SB-400 & 700 | TC 1.4E III, 1.7 & 2.0E III, 1.7 | Sigma 35 & 50 1.4 DG HSM | RRS Ballhead & Tripods Gear | Gitzo Monopod | Lowepro Gear | HDR via Promote Control System |
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  • PB_PMPB_PM Posts: 4,494Member
    Looks good, and a not as expensive. :D
    If I take a good photo it's not my camera's fault.
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  • Golf007sdGolf007sd Posts: 2,840Moderator
    edited July 2014
    @WestEndBoy & Photobug: Ok amigos...I was finally able to find a good deal on the B150-B: Macro focusing rail. The days of hunting for that right focus has come to and end. Weeeeeeeeee
    Post edited by Golf007sd on
    D4 & D7000 | Nikon Holy Trinity Set + 105 2.8 Mico + 200 F2 VR II | 300 2.8G VR II, 10.5 Fish-eye, 24 & 50 1.4G, 35 & 85 1.8G, 18-200 3.5-5.6 VR I SB-400 & 700 | TC 1.4E III, 1.7 & 2.0E III, 1.7 | Sigma 35 & 50 1.4 DG HSM | RRS Ballhead & Tripods Gear | Gitzo Monopod | Lowepro Gear | HDR via Promote Control System |
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