Archived posting to the Leica Users Group, 2006/02/15
[Author Prev] [Author Next] [Thread Prev] [Thread Next] [Author Index] [Topic Index] [Home] [Search]That's a very good question. Small and light is key to me, because, as I've mentioned before, I have Chronic Fatigue Immune Deficiency Syndrome, and carrying around just about anything is a big PITA for me. As I'm not working due to CFIDS, cost is also an issue for me. With an Acratech ballhead and the camera mounted, I'm likely to get something like 7-8" more height (I need to measure). I don't know about the RRS small ballhead. I'm 5' 11" or so, so there would still be a bit of stooping involved. The question is whether or not this will be tolerable. I'd love to have the complete setup available at a retail store for evaluation, but that's pretty unlikely here in Wash, DC. :-( More to think about. Scott bruce wrote: > Scott, the maximum height of the MF3 is 56", the MF4 less > .................. is that enough to get the M6 to your eye? At 3.5 > lbs. it sure is light! > > B. > > > On 15-feb-2006, at 18:45, Scott McLoughlin wrote: > >> I never thought of a monopod, having read that poor tripod support >> is often worse than no support at all. I can't recall the web site, but >> a fellow did some very nice tests using a point light source against >> a dark background to evaluate the "value" of using different tripods. >> Results were quite surprising. >> >> I think I've isolated a few Bogen models to evaluate - the 190MF3 >> and 190MF4. Both CF tripods of similar designs, but with one having >> 3 leg extensions and the other 4 (slightly shorter folded up). >> >> Prices are certainly right - around $275 or so for either give or take. >> >> Hmmmm. I'm starting to fantasize about taking a nice little, light >> weight tripod out of a knapsack, flipping it quickly to full extension >> (neither is all that tall), clipping on my M6TTL and conveniently >> shooting some nice Delta 100 or the slower Efke films in less than >> bright light. >> >> Scott >> >> bruce wrote: >> >>> Would a monopod be a suitable solution ............... no heresy, >>> stable enough to cope with the tremors (?), portable (even when >>> extended), lighter, packs better with camera case, can act as a >>> walking stick ............. made by Gitzo (six models)? >>> >>> B. >>> >>> On 15-feb-2006, at 14:25, David Rodgers wrote: >>> >>>> Scott, >>>> >>>> I know you said Bogen preferred, but years ago I picked up a used >>>> Gitzo >>>> 020 Reporter which is ideal for a Leica M. It's light, but relatively >>>> sturdy. The tripod extends to about 5'. With the center column you >>>> can >>>> extend up to 6'. It's not an inexpensive tripod, but it's worth it. >>>> Particularly if you plan to use it a lot. I've probably gone >>>> through a >>>> half dozen other tripods, but this one remains my most used. It has >>>> outlasted several Bogens. I use a small Linhof Ball head. >>>> >>>> DaveR >>>> >>>> -----Original Message----- >>>> From: Scott McLoughlin [mailto:scott@adrenaline.com] >>>> Sent: Wednesday, February 15, 2006 1:25 AM >>>> To: Leica Users Group >>>> Subject: [Leica] Portable tripods Suggestions - Bogen Manfrotto >>>> prefered >>>> >>>> Kind LUG folk, >>>> >>>> Yes, I understand that I'm comitting great heresy asking about >>>> tripods for the traditionally handheld Leica M cameras, but I have >>>> a desire to shoot slower films, and I have slight tremors which >>>> prevents me from taking stable shots at slower shutter speeds. >>>> >>>> I currently have a heavy, tall and very stable Bogen/Manfrotto (B/M) >>>> 475 and an Acratech ball head. I use the Arca/Swiss quick release >>>> system with a lovely RRS plate for my M6TTL (and other camera >>>> systems - Nikon D70 and Nikon FM3a). >>>> >>>> I'm now interested in a lighter weight and portable carbon fiber >>>> tripod >>>> legs that I would likely outfit with the small RRS ball head for use >>>> "in the field." >>>> >>>> I've searched B&H and the B/M web site and I do find I'm confused >>>> by all the options. I do like the B/M leg releases, and thus I'm >>>> not so >>>> interested in the Gitzo light weight CF tripod legs, even though >>>> these >>>> may represent the current state of the art in portable tripod >>>> technology. >>>> >>>> I'd like to keep my tripod gear in the same "family" as it were. >>>> >>>> Any and all suggestions greatly appreciated. >>>> >>>> Scott >>>> >>>> -- >>>> Pics @ http://www.adrenaline.com/snaps >>>> Leica M6TTL, Bessa R, Nikon FM3a, Nikon D70, Rollei AFM35 >>>> (Jihad Sigint NSA FBI Patriot Act) >>>> >>>> >>>> >>>> >>>> >>>> >>>> _______________________________________________ >>>> Leica Users Group. >>>> See http://leica-users.org/mailman/listinfo/lug for more information >>> >>> >>> >>> >>> _______________________________________________ >>> Leica Users Group. >>> See http://leica-users.org/mailman/listinfo/lug for more information >> >> >> >> -- >> Pics @ http://www.adrenaline.com/snaps >> Leica M6TTL, Bessa R, Nikon FM3a, Nikon D70, Rollei AFM35 >> (Jihad Sigint NSA FBI Patriot Act) >> >> >> >> _______________________________________________ >> Leica Users Group. >> See http://leica-users.org/mailman/listinfo/lug for more information > > > > _______________________________________________ > Leica Users Group. > See http://leica-users.org/mailman/listinfo/lug for more information -- Pics @ http://www.adrenaline.com/snaps Leica M6TTL, Bessa R, Nikon FM3a, Nikon D70, Rollei AFM35 (Jihad Sigint NSA FBI Patriot Act)