Archived posting to the Leica Users Group, 1999/01/27
[Author Prev] [Author Next] [Thread Prev] [Thread Next] [Author Index] [Topic Index] [Home] [Search]Over the years, and many many tripods later, I have personally found that the Gitzo 1228 Carbon Fiber Tripod is the most sturdy and easiest to use small tripod I have ever owned. I also use the Gitzo Tripod carrying strap (087B) to carry the tripod over my shoulder. Very lightweight, easy to carry, never in the way, always ready to use. I carried this over my shoulder, for the month of September 98, throughout Europe. It was great. Jim At 01:44 PM 1/26/99 -0800, you wrote: > > >Hi Luggers, > >Any recommendations for the lightest weight, very sturdy, small size >tripod for an M6 in the field? > >Also, I have found the "twisty" method (e.g. Gitzo) for locking the >legs is cumbersome and prefer the Bogen thumb tightening knobs that are >easier, faster and more positive. Any comments or recommendations of >other manufacturers that offer such ease of use leg tightening over the >twisty method? > >Would be much appreciated for your help to save me on my next extended >field trip. > >Ken >