Archived posting to the Leica Users Group, 2000/02/07
[Author Prev] [Author Next] [Thread Prev] [Thread Next] [Author Index] [Topic Index] [Home] [Search]Simon Wemel wrote, in part: > > I would like to buy a tripod. > > Does anyone use the Leitz tiltall tripod ? Would it be good with an M6? > I use a new Tiltall tripod bought from B&H Photo Video this January for just under $100. Comes with a pan-and-tilt head. Works great with an Leica M3, Leica II or Agfa Clack (don't ask ;) The head is "semi-fixed". That means that it doesn't look as though it's designed to come off. However, being the recklessly adventurous type I am, I removed the Philips-head screw that holds it in place and gave it a good twist. I never did succeed in removing it (wasn't trying that hard), but it looks as though it should be possible. On the bottom of the centre column, there is a second head platform with a tripod screw. It's supposed to be used for low angle shots, but if I were successful in removing the p&h head, I'd simply flip the centre column around and mount a ball head on the second platform instead. Something like a medium-sized Kaiser Professional should do the trick. M. - -- Martin Howard | "Very funny Scotty. Now beam down Interactive Systems Designer | my clothes." email: mvhoward@mac.com | www: http://mvhoward.i.am/ +---------------------------------------