Re: [Leica] tripod recommendations

["dwpost" <dwpost@email.msn.com>]

Henry-
Like a fool, I sold my Tiltall ( Star-D) several years ago. My brother
wanted a sturdy platform for his video camera- and when I realized my
mistake, he wouldn't part with it!! The Tiltall is indeed a wonderful
tripod.
Your mention of the new ones prods me to ask what differences exist between
the old and the new. I would like to get another, but I've been loathe to
buy one blindly by mail ( not carried locally!).
Your evaluation would be most welcome!
Dan
- ----- Original Message -----
From: Henry Ambrose <digphoto@nashville.net>
To: <leica-users@mejac.palo-alto.ca.us>
Sent: Friday, December 17, 1999 10:22 AM
Subject: Re: [Leica] tripod recommendations


> >Looking for tripod recommendations.  I use an M6 with 35 and 50mm lenses
> >and an R6 with a 90mm.  Shoot landscapes quite a bit, particularly in the
> >Southwest (in sandy locations).  Don't want a tripod that is heavy, just
> >something light-weight but very stable.  Recommendations?  Thanks.
> >
> I think for the money, size and weight, the Tiltall is hard to beat. My
> old one is still going strong after 25 years. The new ones are not as
> nice as the old Leitz version but still very servicable and at around
> $100-120 (I think) complete with head they are quite secure and solid -
> plenty solid for big 35 SLRs with zooms and MF cameras too.  You get pan
> and tilts that are seperate from each other and smooth in operation. The
> Tiltall does not go real low (that's why you carry the tabletop tripod
> too) and you might want to have the handles cut down for ease of
> carrying. They are pretty basic and simple, kinda like M cameras.
>
> Henry