Can anyone say how this one compares to the APGL5? I am torn between the two
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I am not a fan of ball heads on tripods. Tripods are for establishing a solid base for the camera, which implies fine adjustment capabilities the ball head simply doesn't have. Ball heads should pretty much be limited to use with lighting units and small cameras mounted on mini tripods and monopods.
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I think there is no difference. It depends on the price. You will be able to choose better one for you. Good luck.
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This model has a aluminum housing and a better wire seal. For long term outdoor use I feel this is much better. The electronics are the same for both devices.
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Quasar is my favorite, I've tried numerous devices and this is the only one that worked, but I didnt notice any difference between the pro and the cheaper quasar
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I'd go for this one over the 3E. The 3E is good, but it's a lot older. No shake to wake, charge ports top out at 2 A (this one is 2.4 max) so it's slower for devices that can take higher current. The charge display is also 4 LEDs, not 10 like this one. I had some 4 LED display batteries and I can tell you that those extra LEDs really help- they give you a much clearer idea of how much power is left (especially if it's one of the higher capacity packs, like the Astro E5). With the old 4 light display, when it gets to 25% you see one light lit... same as when it's at 1%. 25% is quite a bit of juice on something like the E5 (15,000 mAh) but 1% isn't on anything, and the thing is you can't tell which it is. The 2nd gen Astros can show you all the way down to 10% granularity which is a whole lot better.
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Seems like "Arush" answered appropriately. The newer version, that I have, is a really nice tripod. However, if you aren't going to use it heavily you would probably be fine getting the cheaper model.
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I am unfortunately unfamiliar with the device you mentioned. However, I did Google it and read up a little and with what I see, the two devices (the Ayr and the Pico) are similar but as for which one performs better, I really can't answer.I apologize for not being more help.
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The big selling point is size. But it also has about double the battery life and NVG compatible. If those things are not important then go with the PRO. I have both and they are both bomb proof optics.
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Fortunately I have access to both and did a pretty thorough review of them on my blog site at http://www.blendblog.net/Default.aspx?tabid=36&EntryID=64. Hope this helps, I like both devices but they are different and which one to get really depends on what you are looking for which I breakdown in my review. Sean
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I'm also looking for information comparing the two. In case you haven't seen it, there's a video review on YouTube. That's the only thing I've found so far.http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=yxBmEWJwkr0
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The difference is most likely going to be material quality. I use the Vermont American all the time and it does the job right on the spot, like a pro without it that has everything set into muscle memory. They look the same but one is going to last longer than the other, so go by the one that has better reviews by people.
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I actually have purchased both... I was more impressed with the SWMP4LS. It is larger, fells more beefy in my hand, and has a smooth spring action. The 5 model is springier, but snappier. The blade on the 5 is much more pointy, which you may like, but I don't. Both safeties have worked well for me. Again though, the 4 model I prefer much more for most jobs. Much larger, but that doesn't matter much to me. If size or weight is an issue, maybe the 5 model would be best.
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The PRO is cheaper but has the older AimPoint electronics than The Comp series does. Aimpoint claims 50,000 hours of runtime on a battery for the Comp series vs. 30,000 hours for the PRO. Since the main reason I pay more for an AimPoint is for battery life to me it didn't make sense to get the cheaper model with lower battery life. But, hey that's my value judgement. A lot of folks will say the PRO is fine. Either are great products.
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I believe the $99 one is slightly wider and/or holds a bit more weight. I got the $99 and I love it. Just perfect for resting when I cannot walk too far. I have also used it to observe a golf tournament, on uneven ground, and it works perfectly.
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I've used both and they both work great. I can't really tell the difference between them.
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OK thanks for the response and info on the GR07 BE. I may look for something else.
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I personally like the 650g better, I liked the display, and the fact that you can rotate and flip the screen. Camra updates are simple and quick. The only thing I do not like is the alert volume is some what quiet.