Archived posting to the Leica Users Group, 2000/01/12
[Author Prev] [Author Next] [Thread Prev] [Thread Next] [Author Index] [Topic Index] [Home] [Search]Mike Johnston wrote: I'm saying, no it doesn't. You cannot tell. There is no difference between a photograph taken on sturdy wooden tripods and photographs taken on sturdy metal ones. None at all. It depends on other things, like the technique you use, ground vibrations, vibrations from within the camera, etc., MAYBE; but a sturdy tripod is a sturdy tripod, and the idea that a material that allegedly "absorbs vibrations" better makes for better pictures is a myth. Actually, though, I'm all set to run some experiments. I've gotten myself a laser pointer, and I have a sturdy Gitzo Studex, a lighter Manfrotto, and a fine wooden Ries. I should get to it this weekend. Stay tuned. Who knows, you may get to see me eat some serious crow. <s> - - --Mike That is probably true with a view camera unless there is wind..... since a copal shutter doesn't exactly move a lot during the exposure... While what you stated should be true in theory... Sturdy to mean the camera on the tripod doesn't move.... Practice is a different animal... My suggestion is to use a Hasselblad 500 CM with a 150 or 250mm... at 1/30 or 1/60th, some using mirror lockup but some not... I used that with several different heavy Bogen tripods using cable releases... I'm convinced that tripods do make a difference in sharpness... I eventually sold it and used the money to buy Leica.... I found that for the majority of short to medium telephoto work....the results from my 35mm equipment was overall superior to the Hasselblad.... Either way.... How do you like your crow prepared???? Duane Birkey Quito Ecuador http://members.tripod.com/~Duane_Birkey/index.com