Re: looking for a lighter tripod
- From: Jim Brick <jim@xxxxxxxxx>
- To: leica@xxxxxxxxxxxxx
- Date: Fri, 08 Jul 2005 16:02:08 -0700
Oliver,
The Carbon Fiber (CF) tripods are reputed to be sturdier and to dampen
vibrations better than metal tripods, whether aluminum or steel. The
film/video industry has endorsed CF in a big way.
I personally use a small Gitzo CF 1228 with a Gitzo shoulder strap, for
carrying long distances and in crowds. I mainly use it for my M6s but it is
sturdy enough for use, and sometimes is used, with my Hasselblad. Bob Adler
uses one as his main Hasselblad tripod. I think maybe Frank Filippone uses
one as well. With the strap, it is very easy to carry.
I also have a Gitzo CF 1349, which is a much larger CF tripod that I use
for Hasselblad and 4x5 work. It is still much much lighter than any of my
old steel Gitzos and Manfrottos. Or Tiltall for that matter. And I do find
CF as sturdy, if not sturdier.
Manfrotto also makes CF tripods. I bought my Gitzos ten to fifteen years
ago when Gitzo was all that was available.
What a blessing, the invention of CF tripods!
Jim
At 03:01 PM 7/8/2005, Oliver Bryk wrote:
For medical reasons I need to find a much lighter tripod without sacrificing
camera stability. Each of my two field tripods - an ancient Tiltall and a
5-year old Bogen Manfrotto - weighs about 7 pounds including a 3-axis head
with reasonably long handles. (I do not like to use a ballhead.)
Each tripod extends high enough to bring an M6 to eye level when needed;
neither has a cranked center post.
The Tiltall's legs spread at only one angle. Each of the Manfrotto's legs
can be locked at one of 3 angles, and the clamp-type leg extension locks are
much more suitable for working in sand than the Tiltall's twist locks.
I shall be grateful for suggestions and/or recommendations based on personal
experience.
Oliver
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