Archived posting to the Leica Users Group, 1998/01/23

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Subject: Re: [Leica] speed of leica lenses & shutter speed
From: Donal Philby <donalphilby@earthlink.net>
Date: Fri, 23 Jan 1998 18:02:26 -0800

Five Senses Productions wrote:
> 
> My first and only tripod, a heavy OLD Bogen, finally gave out yesterday!
> That gave me an undisputable reason to buy the Gitzo Mountaineer 1228
> without getting into a fight with my wife!  :-)
> 
> We both had been eyeing this lightweight beauty on the rack in the shop for
> many
> months.  I think I'll be carrying a tripod a LOT more now.....

Francesco,
Consider the next size larger as well.  It is similar to the "reporter"
I believe.  Also a nice size and actually more weight savings by
comparison to metal version and 3 piece so quicker to set up.

donal

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Donal Philby
San Diego
http://www.donalphilby.com