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

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Subject: [Leica] Re: Re: Re: Tripods
From: Jim Brick <jim@brick.org>
Date: Wed, 27 Jan 1999 17:01:02 -0800

Yes, that is exactly what I carry on my 1228. A B1 with quick release
clamp. I have quick release plates (RRS & Kirk) mounted on all of my
cameras. Works great!

Jim


At 04:48 PM 1/27/99 -0800, you wrote:
>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
>> >
>