Archived posting to the Leica Users Group, 2001/05/31
[Author Prev] [Author Next] [Thread Prev] [Thread Next] [Author Index] [Topic Index] [Home] [Search]Noel, >>I was wondering if any of you had hit upon the right combination of features, portability and rigidity, and whether you had any thoughts regarding aluminum vs. carbon fiber. << I have four Gitzos, all different sizes. I'd hate to be without any one of them. I have a little weekender. It travels well. but it's not the sturdiest of beasts. The cameras I use it with; Leica M, Rollei 35S, and Rollei TLR. It's not much good above 4 ft high. With any leg extension, it's too light for my R gear. I'm using larger tripods more and more, even with my Ms. Seems carbon fiber's the way to go. Don't have one yet, but I will soon. Something with 1 inch legs, or there abouts, and legs that extend above 5 ft. Some people don't like to use a center column at all. I don't mind, if it's a big tripod and an M or R. 4x5's another matter. Recommend you get a good ball head, too. Right now I'm shopping for good quick release solutions. Dave