Archived posting to the Leica Users Group, 1997/01/04

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Subject: Re: Tripod
From: jtan@netvigator.com
Date: Sun, 05 Jan 1997 11:32:12 +0800

deg wrote:
> 
> Tripod help please:
> 
> I am looking for a tripod which I can carry in my daypack. Just got back from
> the camera shop and was shown Bogen and Linhof . I was wondering what tripods and heads LUGnuts might be using.
> 
> I would like to try some night photography, panoramas, and general scenery shots. Weight is a critial item, ability of the head to do panoramas, and
> general compactness of the 'pod and head when stowed. Since I am going to
> use this when I hike, I probably am going to stick this 'pod in mud, snow and
> water. It should be able to take this treatment without a lot of TLC.
> 
> Suggestions are welcome!
> 
> Thanks in advance

It looks like you want to go hiking and have the pod to be both durable,
sturdy and yet light. This is going to cost you but, check out Gitzo's
composite tri and mono pods. Ball heads with mono probably and 3axis
heads with tripods suggested. 

good luck