Archived posting to the Leica Users Group, 1997/01/06

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Subject: Re: thanks for tripod help
From: jtan@netvigator.com
Date: Mon, 06 Jan 1997 21:50:04 +0800

deg wrote:
> 
> Thank you all for suggestions on a tripod i can take backpackng. i am
> somewhat shell shocked by the price of tripods,but here is what i come up
> with as the best solution so far: Legs- Bogen 3221, head- TBD but a small
> ball head with seperate panorama adjust. Suggestions?? My reasons are:
> availability, price, and quality. I wish that its legs were less "frumpy" though.
> 
> Also, if anyone shoots M6 and R7, would you mind contacting me? I am
> getting closer to making a decision, and would like some feedback.
> 
> Thanks,
> Bob

I shoot with an M6 , if thats the only camera you will shoot with.
Then you can afford a lighter pod and head. As a RF does not have
a mirror, it is less prone to vibrations and does not need as heavy 
a tripod (IMHO). I can usually shoot 1-2 speeds slower than the 
1/focal length rule with an M6.