Archived posting to the Leica Users Group, 2011/12/14

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Subject: [Leica] Casual tripod?
From: robertmeier at usjet.net (Robert Meier)
Date: Wed, 14 Dec 2011 11:32:31 -0600 (CST)
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I use my Leica ballhead on a monopod and it really works well.

On Dec 14, 2011, at 11:22 AM, George Lottermoser wrote:

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> On Dec 14, 2011, at 11:16 AM, Robert Baron wrote:
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>> I'm trying to picture why you would even need a tilt head on a
>> monopod.  Couldn't you just tilt the 'pod?
> 
> The answer comes the moment you "use" a mono pod.
> There are many fine adjustments one must make
> depending on whether you're standing, crouching, kneeling, etc.
> At times it's best to have the pod angling towards your body.
> In essence you're creating a tripod with your legs
> (or at times your butt).
> 
> Regards,
> George Lottermoser 
> george at imagist.com
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