Re: [Leica] tripod

["res02bd8" <res02bd8@gte.net>]

I use a Gitzo 126 Sport. Yes there are a lot of twisting and turning to
extend the tripod, however like most things in life we need to make
compromises. My requirement is that I need a quality tripod that has the
flexibility for me to set it up outside on different types of terrain and
hold my equipment stable. I also need a tripod that when it was closed was
very short ( I think mine is 15 inches without the 1275 ball head).

If you use the tripod while hiking or traveling the Gitzo is great. Its
beautifully made and the 1275 head is easy to adjust so that you frame your
shot the way you want.

It would be great to have a large stable tripod on the trail if it was easy
to transport and carry to where the pictures are.  :>)

Dave Mishalof
Huntington Beach, CA
- ----- Original Message -----
From: "Dan Honemann" <ddh@home.com>
To: <leica-users@mejac.palo-alto.ca.us>
Sent: Wednesday, August 30, 2000 7:29 AM
Subject: RE: [Leica] tripod


> Chris,
>
> You make a good point here that I hadn't thought of (and it's the sort of
> thing one _doesn't_ tend to think of until the equipment is used day to
> day):
>
> > If you are going to collaps and extend your tripod freqently, you
> > will  not
> > like tripods where you fix the position of the leg by turning
> > little rubber
> > or metal rings. Three legs times three sections makes twelve
> > times twisting
> > to set up and pack the tripod. Which will make your hands sore in no
time
> > at all.
>
> It seems to me the Gitzo 1228 falls into this category (though I am only
> guessing based on photos and descriptions--perhaps someone who owns/uses a
> G1227 or G1228 can clarify), in which case, what is a better alternative
> that is equally light weight?
>
> You mention....
>
> > I have a heavy, very stable tripod and a light weight one. Guess
> > which gets
> > used the most? But the big heavy one is good for holding reflection
> > screens, and you need to be less careful about making sure the whole
thing
> > does not tip over when you have your camera at eye level. Makes quite a
> > fall when it happens. My M landed in a well padded easy chair. No
> > damage to
> > camera och chair.
>
> ...but don't mention brand names or models.  I take it the lighter weight
> model fulfills all of your requirements (height adjustable up to eye
level,
> light weight, easily (quickly) adjustable legs); if so, what's the
> brand/model?
>
> Thanks,
> Dan
>
>
>