Purchased a Manfroto XPro Ball head for my Promaster Tripod to replace the original pan/tilt head. The original had a second disk attached to the underside (un-removable) which caused the configuration to firm up against the center column. Now, with the Manfroto head, there is a roughly 1/2" gap. The had is tight when screwed down but I'm concerned about not having solid contact between the top of the center post and the bottom of the ball head configuration. Should I look for appropriately sized washers to fill this gap?

Thanks in advance!

I love dslr's they have something about them that make you feel you could do great things with them. I find i rebel against most other types of modern camera, they have no real appeal just plastic boxes for the most part, they don't engage me, sure i am holding the camera trying to compose the shot and trying to get the autofocus to agree with me where the focal point should be, soulless devices.

I find myself looking at vintage film camera's and ok some of them are ugly monstrosities too, but some of them i find hard not to hit the buy button.
Crazy really i have 4 film SLR's already and film is kind of awkward to deal with although i have just found a fella who processes black and white, ok it's not free like digital but it's the price of a couple of beers or maybe 2 or 3 cappuccino's these days.

I'm thinking there is a place for these range finder type camera's in todays world, or at least a digital equivalent. Manual Focus no screen on the back a mechanical shutter and aperture, no bayer array just black & white. Ok maybe a few subtle modern enhancements a focus confirmation light in the view finder.
dials rather than buttons no built in flash but perhaps a hot shoe for off camera flash. A simple fast prime lens. A digital engine inside which adjusts to ensure good exposure but pretty much that. As the photographer you are selecting the aperture setting the focus compensating for the scene's tones. I wouldn't even go for dedicated batteries just a couple of AA Cells.

Teens love black&white photo's, they are drawn to them, i think it is something that would have appeal, what do you think?

Maybe you have a better idea for a camera you would like to own if only somebody made them.

I would like to hear comments from folks who own snow blowers re brands and models. Wondering what works best. I have owned a 5hp 24inch Ariens for 13yrs and the verdict is it can't do the job here in the mid-Atlantic region, 30 miles from the ocean. The Shute gets clogged and then I'm spending more time clearing it than if I were to shovel it. I read somewhere that an upstate NY Husqvarna owner praised the model he has which handled a large wet snow fall without clogging. Any comments on brands' quality and how they performed will be appreciated. I want to buy a make/model that will do the job.