tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-754037359690107642.post6441965208042101501..comments2023-03-25T08:27:19.614-04:00Comments on `thew's reviews: Manfrotto 454 Micro Positioning PlateMatthew Robertsonhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/04134787874718415563noreply@blogger.comBlogger3125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-754037359690107642.post-34240311271774586352012-03-08T21:20:32.772-05:002012-03-08T21:20:32.772-05:00The difference that separates the micro-positionin...The difference that separates the micro-positioning plate from its much more expensive focusing-rail siblings is the amount of play in the mechanism. That's not unreasonable, and the 454 works very well, but there's enough lateral movement to be significant for framing at macro magnification. With single photos this doesn't matter tremendously, but makes more of a difference when Matthew Robertsonhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/04134787874718415563noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-754037359690107642.post-64560513646115237312012-03-08T09:50:27.142-05:002012-03-08T09:50:27.142-05:00you mention a could of times the plates are not pe...you mention a could of times the plates are not perfect and its a cheap but get the job done version of more expensive options - what are those aspects you refer to?Leon Oosthuizenhttp://www.leonslens.comnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-754037359690107642.post-19817716851461156592011-12-09T10:21:14.177-05:002011-12-09T10:21:14.177-05:00Very helpful informative review !Very helpful informative review !Anuj Nairhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/04575733957187491744noreply@blogger.com