Archived posting to the Leica Users Group, 1996/05/21
[Author Prev] [Author Next] [Thread Prev] [Thread Next] [Author Index] [Topic Index] [Home] [Search]From: photo-op@ix.netcom.com (Sherril & Bill) Date: Mon, 20 May 1996 22:23:10 -0700 Have you looked at the Benbow tripods. The #1 is built like a tank and not too heavy. The Trecker is a light weight one that you should be able to use with the M6. And, you can get the Trecker with a real neat carring case. I have a Benbo Trekker, and I have kind of a love-hate relationship with the tripod. The Trekker is really light -- that's good. It's also really wonderfully flexible -- also good. Unfortunately, it cannot be made completely rigid. That is, if I tighten the main joint down as much as possible, it's still possible to move the legs about slightly when they're fully extended. If I want to hang something heavy on the tripod (like a backpack full of gear) to damp vibrations from the wind, the legs sometimes move a little as a result. It's frustrating. The Benbo #1, on the other hand, has an immense main joint that can easily be tightened down to make the entire structure very rigid. Unfortunately, it's also heavier. So there's something of a tradeoff here. I do wish I'd gotten a #1 instead of a Trekker.