Archived posting to the Leica Users Group, 2008/04/01
[Author Prev] [Author Next] [Thread Prev] [Thread Next] [Author Index] [Topic Index] [Home] [Search]I find the tripod very useful for stability, however very inconvenient to use. I do however use a monopod when stability is needed, and find it a good second place. For my European trip this year I have ordered a light weight, collapsible to 14" unit to use when needed. It also works as a walking stick for double duty. ;-) Gene -------------- Original message ---------------------- From: Steve Barbour <kididdoc@cox.net> > > > On Apr 1, 2008, at 3:56 PM, Geoff Hopkinson wrote: > > I'm pleased that George and Steve understand what I meant. M's are > > superb > > for spontaneous, 'Jeez, look at that, ..click'. > > They are also superb for producing stunning quality when used say > > for a > > landscape or other carefully considered photographs where you have > > time and > > the inclination. > > I prefer the moment, so I rarely use a tripod... > > but.... given that we use these lenses for their quality, it seems > contradictory and a shame that we compromise quality, by not using a > tripod. > > This especially so, when many insist that for the highest quality, > using a tripod often is the most important thing one can do. > > Steve > > > Cheers > > Geoff > > http://www.pbase.com/hoppyman/e > > http://gallery.leica-users.org/v/gh/ > > > > -----Original Message----- > > Subject: Re: [Leica] Bob Adler (photo Jim Brick) > > > > > > On Apr 1, 2008, at 2:37 PM, Geoff Hopkinson wrote: > >> Sure they do, Nathan. Not for your HCB moments, but how about when > >> you are feeling all Anselly? If you have the time, why not? There's > >> some > >> fantastic lens quality to be brought out. > > > > > > totally agree Geoff, though I hardly ever use a tripod, the results > > can be stunning, > > > > Steve > > > > > >> > >> > >> Cheers > >> Geoff > >> http://www.pbase.com/hoppyman/e > >> http://gallery.leica-users.org/v/gh/ > >> -----Original Message----- > >> From: lug-bounces+hoppyman=bigpond.net.au@leica-users.org > >> [mailto:lug-bounces+hoppyman=bigpond.net.au@leica-users.org] On > >> Behalf Of > >> Nathan Wajsman > >> Sent: Wednesday, 2 April 2008 06:53 > >> To: Leica Users Group > >> Subject: Re: [Leica] Bob Adler (photo Jim Brick) > >> > >> Tripods and Ms don't mix. > >> > >> On 1-apr-2008, at 16:32, Steve Barbour wrote: > >> > >>> http://upload.pbase.com/image/95012650 > >>> > >>> > >>> what a long, fun day... > >>> > >>> > >>> Jim Brick's photo of Bob Adler... > >>> > >>> > >>> now Bob needs a carbon fiber tripod to go with his M8, > >>> > >>> > >>> Steve > >>> > >>> > >>> > >>> > >>> > >>> > >>> > >>> > >>> > >>> > >>> > >>> > >>> > >>> > >>> > >>> > >>> > >>> > >>> > >>> > >>> _______________________________________________ > >>> Leica Users Group. > >>> See http://leica-users.org/mailman/listinfo/lug for more information > >>> > >> > >> Nathan Wajsman > >> nathan@nathanfoto.com > >> General photography: > >> http://www.nathanfoto.com > >> http://www.greatpix.eu > >> http://www.frozenlight.eu > >> Picture-A-Week: http://www.fotocycle.dk/paws > >> Blog: http://www.fotocycle.dk/blog > >> Book: http://www.blurb.com/bookstore/detail/128276 > >> > >> > >> > >> > >> _______________________________________________ > >> Leica Users Group. > >> See http://leica-users.org/mailman/listinfo/lug for more information > >> > >> > >> > >> _______________________________________________ > >> Leica Users Group. > >> See http://leica-users.org/mailman/listinfo/lug for more information > > > > best, > > Steve > > > > kididdoc@cox.net > > > > > > "I never wanted to be famous" > > http://www.blurb.com/bookstore/detail/186890 > > > > > > > > > > > > > > > > > > > > > > > > > > > > > > > > > > > > > > > > > > > > _______________________________________________ > > Leica Users Group. > > See http://leica-users.org/mailman/listinfo/lug for more information > > > > > > > > _______________________________________________ > > Leica Users Group. > > See http://leica-users.org/mailman/listinfo/lug for more information > > best, > Steve > > kididdoc@cox.net > > > "I never wanted to be famous" > http://www.blurb.com/bookstore/detail/186890 > > > > > > > > > > > > > > > > > > > > > > _______________________________________________ > Leica Users Group. > See http://leica-users.org/mailman/listinfo/lug for more information