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Originally Posted by nirofo
Hi Leif
The Uniloc 1600 Major is far sturdier and heavier than the Manfrotto 055B, it's also far more versatile! The Uniloc 1700 Minor is a lightweight (comparatively) version of the 1600 Major and has the same functions, it's far more versatile than the Gitzo Explorer, but it is heavier.
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nirofo.
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Thanks for the suggestion, and the comparison with the Gitzo Explorer, which was on my shortlist until I read your comment. I have the use of a Uniloc at work where I find it extremely useful for being able to get a camera inside the deepest recesses of some item of faulty equipment. I grant you it is extremely versatile in this respect, but I really find it incredibly fiddly to setup. As a sassenach, I'm not into bagpipe wrestling. The Uniloc has its benefits, but I'm glad to have to leave this item at work when I go home.
Duncan.