Today I tested the 055 Magfibre with my 80-200 lens. As Duncan is expressing an interest in a possible move up, this was done with 2 different requirements in mind. Compared to a lot of members this is a lightweight camera lens combo at 2.5kg.
To satisfy Stephen as far as the Q/R plate is concerned, and as this is a reqular scope fit plate I used the 701 head on the tripod. The column is slightly extended to give an eye level view through the camera. Picture attached.
I took several shots with and without release and at various shutter speeds from 1/40sec to 1/500sec. No differences were apparent. A full frame and crop pic are attached. The crop is from hand triggered at 1/40 sec.
For followers of the ' Lens hood / filters ' thread I also did the filter test. No negative effects were seen so my filter stays on.
My verdict on 6mp to 8mp 1.5 crop sensor this tripod is fine although I did not do a wind speed test. As I have the beefier Slik I use that when things turn breezy for scope, and or camera.
The one thing yet to be looked at is the effect of any movement on the 12mp DX sensor that Stephen has. As this will be more sensitive due to pixel density.
Don