Archived posting to the Leica Users Group, 2000/09/14
[Author Prev] [Author Next] [Thread Prev] [Thread Next] [Author Index] [Topic Index] [Home] [Search]David, As a fellow nature photographer, I can wholeheartedly recommend the purchase and, of course, the frequent use of this small and sturdy tripod. It has been accompanying me for over twenty years now, and I always have it with me. I use a small ball-head though, otherwise it would become a bit too big and heavy . Despite the frequent use, it's still in near-mint condition. I've used it as a brest tripod; held it against church pillars in order to be able to shoot using available light; crept up to small plant and flowers in the field, and so on and so forth; it's priceless! And now something to make you a bit envious: a forthnight ago I spotted a very nice, used, Leitz tabletop tripod in the windowsill of a photoshop for the incredible price of $15,-. Judging from the price I estimated that the man had no idea what he was selling, so I offered even a bit less. I got it with a small ballhead (not Leitz ) for $13,-!! It's not for sale, though. I'll use as a flash stand (also nice when taking pictures of small birds, for instance; you can keep distance by using a telephoto lens, but use your 'normal' flash as it can be put near the spot where you expect/attrack the birds). , It's worth trying to get a used specimen, but it's also worth its $$$ brandnew, since it'll last more than a life time. Gerard