Archived posting to the Leica Users Group, 2000/01/09

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Subject: Re: [Leica] tabletop tripod
From: Ted Grant <tedgrant@islandnet.com>
Date: Sun, 9 Jan 2000 13:56:30 -0800

>Christer Almqvist wrote:
>
>> When I bought my tabletop tripod the salesperson demonstrated using it
>> on the chest (together with the Leica ball head), thus reducing the
>> unsteadiness of the hands. Well, I guess it does not help much if your
>> whole body sways, and I have never used it on my chest. Has anybody
>> used it in that way?>>>>>>

Christer,

Sure, several times. But you don't stand bold up right on your two feet and
continue to sway....you get your body against a solid object (a three point
stance) and it works....Just don't try long time exposurers!

ted

Ted Grant
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