Archived posting to the Leica Users Group, 1998/12/15
[Author Prev] [Author Next] [Thread Prev] [Thread Next] [Author Index] [Topic Index] [Home] [Search]Three come to mind: 1. Canon Table-Pod 10 (about $30). Similar to the Leitz table top; the legs fold flat...nice touch is that they stop at the max. open position whereas the Leitz has to be manually held in place whilst tightening the lock. The ballhead is sort of wimpy, but it will hold a Leica M steady. Best way is to replace the ballhead with a Slik Compact Ballhead (about $20) which is very solid. 2. Slik Mini-Pro. Scaled-down version of a regular tripod, with telescoping tubular legs and an adjustable centre column. Comes with Slik Compact ballhead. About $40. 3. Manfrotto/Bogen 3008. About $30. Smallest of the lot, but very sturdy. Black crinkle finish, does a Leica kit proud. Comes with very solid Mini Ballhead. Also available: very nice telescoping centre column extension. Of course, the Leitz table pod is very nice, but even used ones command a heft price, as do the Leitz ballheads. Regards, Nigel On Tue, 15 Dec 1998 11:39:36 -0600 "Roger L. Bunting" <rlbunting@ameritech.net> writes: >Looking for a light weight, table-top tripod that is > >1) stable enough to support an (off-center) M3 mount >2) light to medium weight ball-head only (no pan or quick mount) >3) price is an issue (preferably < $50 US) but all recommendations OK. >4) light weight (to be used in travel) >5) maximum height above table about 8-10 inches (tripod only) > >brand-name, model/number, cost and source appreciated. > >Regards, > >Roger > ___________________________________________________________________ You don't need to buy Internet access to use free Internet e-mail. Get completely free e-mail from Juno at http://www.juno.com/getjuno.html or call Juno at (800) 654-JUNO [654-5866]