The FLM CB-38 is made entirely of metal and looks very noble and valuable from the big wheel is comfortable to hold and can be soft and pleasant twist. The surprisingly small head keeps really well, for example, a 2.8 / 70-200 with attached body in any position without sagging. Tentatively I have the 2.8 / 300 plan clamped, also holds easily. Thus, my request would be perfectly satisfied if, yes, if the ball would move only controls in any form.
Of course I am aware that the FLM CB38 thus has no friction setting and only two operating modes, namely open or closed. But it's me not able to head to adjust just a little bit: Even after a generous opening of the clamp allows the bullet to solve only with great force out of position, then unrestrained against the stop to thunder and produced to a horrible, Scratching - squeaking noise. To me, a tripod head, which can not or only with bringing happiness to the desired position and in which the boundary between bomb-proof grip and fall in free fall can not be predicted, basically useless, and that's why I sent him back immediately.
The two stars I forgive for the firm hold, the responsive material, the feeling and the fair price ..
Oh yes, I have now for the journey a Sirui K20x - .. actually inferior manufacturer in nothing - an amazing head of a three times as expensive spherical head of a recognized high - end
Serious
