Chris Brogden wrote: > I'd have a look at the Manfrotto 055 PRO, possibly with a > Manfrotto 488 ballhead if you like ballheads. The center > column of the "PRO" version slides out and fits horizontally > through the thingy at the top, letting you extend your camera > out away from the pod. I use the 488 head for my 67II, and > it's about the smallest head I'd use for MedF. Likewise, the > 055 is about the lightest tripod I'd use for MedF. You can > spend more and get a heavier one if you want. You can see a > pic of the 055PRO here: > > http://db.manfrotto.com/product/templates/templates.php3?secti > onid=2&itemid=766 > > Right now I'm using a Berlebach 3042 with the Manfrotto 488RC > ballhead. > The Berlebach is a gorgeous, gorgeous tripod. They're made > in Germany from ash wood and are super sturdy. The home page is here: > > http://www.berlebach.de/e_index.php > > There's a US importer here: > > http://www.photobooksonline.com/gear/features.html
Thanks Chris, That's great advice and I will look carefully at that. I have no objection to spending a reasonable sum on a tripod; when I bought the one that just demised, I was still at school. I now have a small collection of expensive cameras which I wish to use and keep (!) and a decent tripod will minimise any risk of damage - well, that's the line I will use when my wife says 'HOW MUCH?' LOL! Malcolm
