Archived posting to the Leica Users Group, 2002/04/13

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Subject: RE: [Leica] Telyt 280 F4.8
From: "Robert G. Stevens" <robsteve@hfx.andara.com>
Date: Sat, 13 Apr 2002 13:30:35 -0300
References: <NEBBJDFBIKOBILIKPPBNMEMEJDAA.red735i@earthlink.net>

It doesn't matter how big or sturdy the tripod is if you have a 16 pound 
camera-lens combo on it and you tap the end of the lens, it will jiggle.

Regards,

Robert

At 09:01 AM 4/13/2002 -0700, Photo Phreak wrote:
>    I was given advice many years ago about selecting a
>tripod.  It was to go to the store, ask for the longest,
>heaviest telephoto that fits your camera, and mount them on
>the tripod.  Be sure it is on solid floor, not carpet.  Aim
>out a window or door at the farthest object clearly
>visible.  While looking through the finder, tap the end of
>the lens barrel.  If it moves, the tripod is not good
>enough.

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