OK I have shot with an Arca-Swiss ball head for almost 20 years, using it with blads, 680's and even a Toyo 45A. Still use it but I think I need to get with the times.
I want to especially start doing stitching with my 1DsII in the vertical position (been doing it horizontial for some time) so I am looking for a setup to do this as best possible. I make my living shooting landscapes & lifestyle for advertising, so I need it to perform and be seemless.
Who makes a good head for this? Do I need to use a 90 angle bracket (using the hot shoe level with the camera in horizontal before switching to vertical)? I have a couple of Gitzo tripods and use a Manfroto leveling base between the tripod and the head.
Finally, I use several levels as I get everything set, with the final leveling done by a hot shot bubble level (which break way too easily). So, is there better things here?
I am moving quick - shooting a couple of days at an old plantation that will be developed either next week or the following week.
Thanks,
Ken Gehle