Archived posting to the Leica Users Group, 1997/01/05
[Author Prev] [Author Next] [Thread Prev] [Thread Next] [Author Index] [Topic Index] [Home] [Search]I have been using an excellent Manfrotto, one of the smaller sets of sticks with a very simple head, I brought it with me on my trip to Scotland and was amazed with it. It is very sturdy and just small enough to fit in my smallest bag. If you want really small and light, try the Gitzo series, they are very nice, but also very expensive. M 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