Archived posting to the Leica Users Group, 1999/01/27

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Subject: Re: [Leica] Re: Re: Tripods
From: SP <spaniel@pacbell.net>
Date: Wed, 27 Jan 1999 16:48:54 -0800

Is the 1228 compatible with the ARCA Swiss B1 ballhead?



Jim Brick wrote:

> Over the years, and many many tripods later, I have personally found that
> the Gitzo 1228 Carbon Fiber Tripod is the most sturdy and easiest to use
> small tripod I have ever owned. I also use the Gitzo Tripod carrying strap
> (087B) to carry the tripod over my shoulder. Very lightweight, easy to
> carry, never in the way, always ready to use. I carried this over my
> shoulder, for the month of September 98, throughout Europe. It was great.
>
> Jim
>
> At 01:44 PM 1/26/99 -0800, you wrote:
> >
> >
> >Hi Luggers,
> >
> >Any recommendations for the lightest weight, very sturdy, small size
> >tripod for an M6 in the field?
> >
> >Also, I have found the "twisty" method (e.g. Gitzo) for locking the
> >legs is cumbersome and prefer the Bogen thumb tightening knobs that are
> >easier, faster and more positive.  Any comments or recommendations of
> >other manufacturers that offer such ease of use leg tightening over the
> >twisty method?
> >
> >Would be much appreciated for your help to save me on my next extended
> >field trip.
> >
> >Ken
> >