Archived posting to the Leica Users Group, 2011/12/14
[Author Prev] [Author Next] [Thread Prev] [Thread Next] [Author Index] [Topic Index] [Home] [Search]The only negative with a beanbag is that you MUST have some form of object to put the beanbag on when taking the picture. No object, no photo. Which implies that you are restricted in what locations you can take photos from. It is, however, the lowest priced item you can have... and if you do not mind old beans for dinner, recycleable. I use several tripods, depending on what I am shooting with.... The Leica has recently been mounted on a Monopod with a (very) cheap quick release plate.... no ball head, just a $20 Manfrotto front and back swivel thingie. It works excellently. Not good for really long exposures. ( Gitzo Monopods are overpriced.... get a new or used Bogen). Very portable ( $100 total, used). I also have a heavy duty set of legs with a 3 way head... for 4x5 work. And a short mod 1 Carbon fiber Gitzo with a very old Linhof swiveling ball head for the Blad. Get a good tripod set of legs or leg ,then a good head ( not necessarily a ball head, although they are/can be lighter in weight). Mix brands if you need to get what you want. Pick a price point and stick to it. You will find something that fits your bill.... And keep in mind that a used tripod is a viable alternative....Tripods and Monopods rarely wear out...... Frank Filippone Red735i at earthlink.net -----Original Message----- From: lug-bounces+red735i=earthlink.net at leica-users.org [mailto:lug-bounces+red735i=earthlink.net at leica-users.org] On Behalf Of Ric Carter Sent: Tuesday, December 13, 2011 6:02 PM To: Leica Users Group Subject: Re: [Leica] Casual tripod? beanbag and you can eat it if you get lost ric