On 7/2/07 9:25 AM, "Bob" <w8imo@xxxxxxxx> wrote: > Joseph Chamberlain, D.D.S. wrote: > >> Dear all: >> >> >> After a while waiting to get these accessories I am finally at a point where >> I am ready to get both a panorama head and a set of macro focusing rails. >> >> I have a set of macro focusing rails I purchased from Manfrotto about a year >> ago but they don't work for me considering the type of work I need to do. >> >> After looking at the models from Really Right Stuff and Novoflex I was >> impressed enough with their quality and design. It seems, from what I have >> seen, that they should be equivalent in terms of quality and craftsmanship. >> But since I have never owned equipment from either company I thought it >> would be a good idea to ask others for suggestions. >> >> What are your thoughts about both companies and in particular the equipment >> I am about to purchase ? Any previous experiences with them ? >> >> Thank you in advance, >> >> Joseph Chamberlain >> >> >> > I have no experinece with Novoflex but some with RRS. I have the > camera and lens plates for my Canon cameras and 70-200 f/2,8L and 300 > f/4 L and the attachment for the ball head, the ball head is not RRS, > and am very pleased with all of their "Stuff". I am considering one of > their ball heads and reviews I read say that the RRS thing are the best > out there. > > While my experience is not exactly what you are looking at, I hope my > experiences help you decide either way. > > And no, I don't have any connections with RRS except being a satisfied > Customer. > > Bob Thank you both Andrea and Coffey. From your input and some others I have received it seems either one would be a good choice. I just have to contact both companies and find out what their return policy is. Assuming they would accept the products back I can purchase the one that seems more appropriate to try it. In case it fails to meet my expectations I can always send it back for a refund and then get the one from the other company. Just so that you know I seem to be leaning more towards the macro rails from Novoflex and the Panorama head from Really Right Stuff. Thank you again for your input and suggestions. Joseph Chamberlain
