The Ries double tilt is a great tool for View Camera use
I will never go back to using a ball head. The rule of thumb
for me is level the head and then place the camera. I carry
a small level on my key chain for the purpose.



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(Will Wagner) wrote:

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I love everything about my Ries sticks and double-tilt head.

I've seen some pics of those heads, and they look pretty cool - how
are they in use? I'm using a ballhead right now, and it's just very
difficult to level the camera, even with a half-dozen spirit levels all
over the place. The old "stick, then move too much" gig is just a PITA.
The Ries head looks like it would be a lot easier to use in that respect.
Also, would it mount on a set of Gitzo legs?

Thanks,

Will

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