Archived posting to the Leica Users Group, 2011/12/13
[Author Prev] [Author Next] [Thread Prev] [Thread Next] [Author Index] [Topic Index] [Home] [Search]OK, you confirmed my thoughts. I will see if I can cobble one together. Thanks, Jim Nichols Tullahoma, TN USA ----- Original Message ----- From: "Ric Carter" <ricc at embarqmail.com> To: "Leica Users Group" <lug at leica-users.org> Sent: Tuesday, December 13, 2011 9:35 PM Subject: Re: [Leica] Casual tripod? > My previous one (which I lost in a river, but later recovered bloated past > use) was of curtain material and black eyed peas. > > my current one is from a small burlap sack which first housed some peanuts > and now holds black-eyed peas. > > field peas are also recommended > > I've also used it with my Celestron C-90 spotting scope > > Do not pack them tightly in the bag--needs to be malleable > > PS dried not frozen;^) > > > > > > On Dec 13, 2011, at 9:41 PM, Jim Nichols wrote: > >> OK, I get the picture. Do you enclose them in a pillow case, or use them >> the way they come from the store? >> >> Jim Nichols >> Tullahoma, TN USA >> ----- Original Message ----- From: "Ric Carter" <ricc at embarqmail.com> >> To: "Leica Users Group" <lug at leica-users.org> >> Sent: Tuesday, December 13, 2011 8:37 PM >> Subject: Re: [Leica] Casual tripod? >> >> >>> in the crook of a tree >>> >>> on a stump >>> >>> atop a large rock >>> >>> on the hood or trunk of the car >>> >>> on Kitty's shoulder >>> >>> on the top edge of a garbage can or barrel >>> >>> et al? >>> >>> ric >>> >>> >>> >>> >>> On Dec 13, 2011, at 9:34 PM, Jim Nichols wrote: >>> >>>> How do you use the bean bag with a long lens? On a car window sill, or >>>> lying prone? >>>> >>>> Jim Nichols >>>> Tullahoma, TN USA >>>> ----- Original Message ----- From: "Ric Carter" <ricc at embarqmail.com> >>>> To: "Leica Users Group" <lug at leica-users.org> >>>> Sent: Tuesday, December 13, 2011 8:01 PM >>>> Subject: Re: [Leica] Casual tripod? >>>> >>>> >>>>> beanbag >>>>> >>>>> and you can eat it if you get lost >>>>> >>>>> ric >>>>> >>>>> >>>>> On Dec 13, 2011, at 8:47 PM, Ken Carney wrote: >>>>> >>>>>> On 12/13/2011 4:12 PM, Mark Rabiner wrote: >>>>>>> If I remember you well enough Peter you're on the tallish side like >>>>>>> 5' 11". >>>>>>> And tripods if they've got you slumped over you're never going to >>>>>>> use them. >>>>>>> You'll say "I don't use tripods they're awkward! Slow me down!" >>>>>>> But if you had a taller better one maybe not. >>>>>>> 30 bucks is basically nothing. >>>>>>> You don't want to spend any money on a tripod. >>>>>>> You already have one. >>>>>>> 30 bucks is half the amount you'd want to pay for a tripod head. The >>>>>>> key >>>>>>> piece of gear as important as your tripod itself. >>>>>>> Get a Manfrotto. >>>>>>> But the cheapest I'd go it a Tilt all which used to go for 99 bucks >>>>>>> and I >>>>>>> bet that's their used price now if not cheaper. The head is bottom >>>>>>> line its >>>>>>> not a ball head. >>>>>>> Get a used Manfrotto. That's Italian for Bogan. They own Gitzo. >>>>>>> Now only will you own it you'll use it and it wont embarrass you. >>>>>>> Its what serious photogs get when they don't want to pay for a >>>>>>> Gitzo. >>>>>> I'm getting an education on tripods. I hauled my Gitzo 2030 with >>>>>> Manfrotto head all over Yosemite a few weeks ago, and it gained a >>>>>> pound or so each mile, but then it works for 4x5 field cameras as >>>>>> well as digital. So, I was looking at the Gitzo Mountaineer carbon >>>>>> fiber tripods. But, the Grail seems to be the Really Right Stuff >>>>>> Versa carbon fiber tripod and 35mm ball head. Light, no center >>>>>> column to waiver, but...like $1,600 with their ball head. Choke, >>>>>> choke, but then issue resolved. Maybe Santa will bring one, cc to >>>>>> spouse. >>>>>> >>>>>> Ken >>>>>> >>>>>> _______________________________________________ >>>>>> 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 >>>>> >>>> >>>> >>>> >>>> _______________________________________________ >>>> 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 >>> >> >> >> >> _______________________________________________ >> 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 > >