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Ha, I knew that would get you. The only experience I had with a Ries was with someone that had an old one that must have weighed 20 pounds easy. With the plate and spikes it was so heavy I wouldn't even consider it. He gave me the "you young whippersnappers and your plastic bs" routine. He was hilarious. But he shot 8x10 and 11x14 so I could see his point. The few forays I made in 8x10 made me realize how much wind and such effects increase exponentially with the larger camera. No thanks, 4x5 is fine for me. Also, I do most of my photography on the road so the idea of traveling with his setup was a non-starter. A lighter version would make more sense. I do have to admit that after switching from a uber light Acratech ball head to the massive Arca Z2+ I noticed improved stability. I think the Arca head weighs as much as my Gitzo tripod so probably similar weight to your Ries set up.
I went back to AbelCine today. I lost my support rods right before I left so I went there to get some Bright Tangerine rods. I asked about conversion to a flat plate and no one had any idea. They said they would have to contact Miller to find out.
I wonder if it was the Focus 18 I was looking at. It was nearby and he was showing me the plate. It seemed bigger than the 10. I might swing by Film Tools to check out the Miller this weekend. It might be good after that to check out the Cartoni again on Monday so I can get once last look see before I fly back to Seattle.
I went back to AbelCine today. I lost my support rods right before I left so I went there to get some Bright Tangerine rods. I asked about conversion to a flat plate and no one had any idea. They said they would have to contact Miller to find out.
I wonder if it was the Focus 18 I was looking at. It was nearby and he was showing me the plate. It seemed bigger than the 10. I might swing by Film Tools to check out the Miller this weekend. It might be good after that to check out the Cartoni again on Monday so I can get once last look see before I fly back to Seattle.
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AMD 7800X3d 8c 5 GHz - GSkill DDR5-6000 (EXPO) 32x2
Nvidia 1080 Ti 8GB - WD SN850x 2 TB
Resolve 18.5 - Ubuntu 22.04