Archived posting to the Leica Users Group, 2004/03/13
[Author Prev] [Author Next] [Thread Prev] [Thread Next] [Author Index] [Topic Index] [Home] [Search]Gitzo 1228 + Arca Swiss B1 + Really Right Stuff quick release mounting plates. The best there is for travel. Stable, reasonably light, and durable. My 1228 has been all over the place, climbed a few mountains, choked on desert sand, been drenched in monsoon rains. Tripped and fell on it once about 5 years ago, and broke a CF leg. Bogen sent all the replacement parts and I overhauled the thing myself. Great design. The 1227 is a bit more stable, but the legs are only in 3 sections instead of 4, so it doesn't collapse as short. Only downside is that you'll be way over the $200 budget... Well, you asked us to spend your money!! ;-) - --Jim On Mar 13, 2004, at 4:23 PM, eric wrote: > Ok - Been waiting to get down to B&H since April 2003 (!) to buy a > tripod. > I can't seem to get to NYC anytime soon and I am stuck in rural MA. > > So here goes: > > Requirements: > 1) Reasonably transportable - luggable. However, I am not going on any > mountain hikes.. > 2) Max weight load: a 500 c/m Hasselblad with 80mm or 50mm lens. > 3) Sturdy construction - I am willing to spend some bucks here (<$200 > pls) > 4) Quick release a major plus - or recommend an add on quick-release > > I know this is an old topic, but recommendations are appreciated. > Go ahead SPEND my money.. > > Eric > -- > To unsubscribe, see http://mejac.palo-alto.ca.us/leica-users/unsub.html > - -- To unsubscribe, see http://mejac.palo-alto.ca.us/leica-users/unsub.html