Re: OT:Travel Tripod question
Herbert Kepler. Once Editor Modern Photography now doing the SLR column for Popular Photography. Who's review of the MX/ME was one of the factors that helped me decide on buying a MX. At 03:54 PM 2/19/2002 -0500, you wrote: >i have heard it was designed on the specs for a perfect travel tripod >given by some editor (herb kep ??) of a photo mag (pop photo?). > > >On Tue, Feb 19, 2002 at 11:20:28AM -0800, Steven Gilson wrote: > > Has anyone tried the Velbon Maxi 343? I've only read about in Pop > Photo, but it sounds to good to be true. I still don't know about a > 300mm with no mount, but for anything else. If someone can give me > favorable report on one, I'll probably buy one. I think they go for > about $80 from B&H. > > > > > > Find the best deals on the web at AltaVista Shopping! > > http://www.shopping.altavista.com > > - > > This message is from the Pentax-Discuss Mail List. To unsubscribe, > > go to http://www.pdml.net and follow the directions. Don't forget to > > visit the Pentax Users' Gallery at http://pug.komkon.org . >- >This message is from the Pentax-Discuss Mail List. To unsubscribe, >go to http://www.pdml.net and follow the directions. Don't forget to >visit the Pentax Users' Gallery at http://pug.komkon.org . - This message is from the Pentax-Discuss Mail List. To unsubscribe, go to http://www.pdml.net and follow the directions. Don't forget to visit the Pentax Users' Gallery at http://pug.komkon.org .
RE: OT:Travel Tripod question
> I use the Slik 444-Sport II. http://www.tocad.com/14d.html It's not > perfect, but it meets my needs and it didn't break the bank (I think I > paid $120 for mine). It weighs 4 pounds and the max operating height > is 51". It folds up to 19", so it will fit in some backpacks. The head > doesn't do all positions, but there are ways to get around that. I > love this tripod because it's lightweight and sturdy and it sets up > quickly. If you buy it, just bring an extra quick-release post in case > you lose yours. :) > > --Amita > - I've just ordered one of these and am anxious to try it out for flower photography. With the optional short center column ($16.95 extra) it can go very close to ground level (which a previous tripod post asked about). Joe - This message is from the Pentax-Discuss Mail List. To unsubscribe, go to http://www.pdml.net and follow the directions. Don't forget to visit the Pentax Users' Gallery at http://pug.komkon.org .
Re: OT:Travel Tripod question
i have heard it was designed on the specs for a perfect travel tripod given by some editor (herb kep ??) of a photo mag (pop photo?). On Tue, Feb 19, 2002 at 11:20:28AM -0800, Steven Gilson wrote: > Has anyone tried the Velbon Maxi 343? I've only read about in Pop Photo, but it >sounds to good to be true. I still don't know about a 300mm with no mount, but for >anything else. If someone can give me favorable report on one, I'll probably buy >one. I think they go for about $80 from B&H. > > > Find the best deals on the web at AltaVista Shopping! > http://www.shopping.altavista.com > - > This message is from the Pentax-Discuss Mail List. To unsubscribe, > go to http://www.pdml.net and follow the directions. Don't forget to > visit the Pentax Users' Gallery at http://pug.komkon.org . - This message is from the Pentax-Discuss Mail List. To unsubscribe, go to http://www.pdml.net and follow the directions. Don't forget to visit the Pentax Users' Gallery at http://pug.komkon.org .
Re: OT:Travel Tripod question
Has anyone tried the Velbon Maxi 343? I've only read about in Pop Photo, but it sounds to good to be true. I still don't know about a 300mm with no mount, but for anything else. If someone can give me favorable report on one, I'll probably buy one. I think they go for about $80 from B&H. Find the best deals on the web at AltaVista Shopping! http://www.shopping.altavista.com - This message is from the Pentax-Discuss Mail List. To unsubscribe, go to http://www.pdml.net and follow the directions. Don't forget to visit the Pentax Users' Gallery at http://pug.komkon.org .
Re: OT:Travel Tripod question
I, too, use the Bogen tabletop tripod and extension. I've used the legs (part 3007) as a handle for my rangefinder. Anytime I need it as a tripod, I simply unfold the legs. I've just replaced the ballhead with the Bogen 3232 monopod head, a simple affair that lets you quickly pivot between horizontal and vertical shots. Alternatively, you can buy the 3007 legs and fit it with a more substantial ballhead. My 3007 legs are new. My first set got stuck in the ballhead, and two legs snapped off when I tried to force the head off by twisting the legs. A replacement set was just $14. "Maris V. Lidaka, Sr." <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> wrote: I like the Bogen Table Top Tripod, and the extension for it, and use my regular tripod head. Paul Franklin Stregevsky 13 Selby Court Poolesville, Maryland 20837-2410 [EMAIL PROTECTED] H (301) 349-5243 - This message is from the Pentax-Discuss Mail List. To unsubscribe, go to http://www.pdml.net and follow the directions. Don't forget to visit the Pentax Users' Gallery at http://pug.komkon.org .
Re: OT:Travel Tripod question
I like the Bogen Table Top Tripod, and the extension for it, and use my regular tripod head. Maris - Original Message - From: <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> To: <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> Sent: Monday, February 18, 2002 5:42 PM Subject: OT:Travel Tripod question | I am looking to acquire a decent lightweight tripod that will fit in a backpack for |an | extended (9 week) trip can anyone recommend anything? I will be taking an LX | and an MX with largest lens being the 300 A* (no tripod mount). I also want to have | a decent head on the tripod. I know this is an open-ended question but I am sure | that some of other list member has done this type of travel and can give me some | ideas. | | Thanks, | | Geoff | - | This message is from the Pentax-Discuss Mail List. To unsubscribe, | go to http://www.pdml.net and follow the directions. Don't forget to | visit the Pentax Users' Gallery at http://pug.komkon.org . | | - This message is from the Pentax-Discuss Mail List. To unsubscribe, go to http://www.pdml.net and follow the directions. Don't forget to visit the Pentax Users' Gallery at http://pug.komkon.org .
Re: OT:Travel Tripod question
Lightweight and decent are usually considered oxymoron's when applied to tripods. Gitzo used to make one the was ok, but it was god awful expensive. Other than that consider tripod substitutes like: beanbags, tabletop tripods, ball-head on a clamp, etc. If you do get a lightweight tripod, get a short one you may have to kneel to use it but it will be somewhat steady. Most bets are off with that 300 though. Ciao, Graywolf - Original Message - From: <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> To: <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> Sent: Monday, February 18, 2002 6:42 PM Subject: OT:Travel Tripod question > I am looking to acquire a decent lightweight tripod that will fit in a backpack for an > extended (9 week) trip can anyone recommend anything? I will be taking an LX > and an MX with largest lens being the 300 A* (no tripod mount). I also want to have > a decent head on the tripod. I know this is an open-ended question but I am sure > that some of other list member has done this type of travel and can give me some > ideas. > > Thanks, > > Geoff > - > This message is from the Pentax-Discuss Mail List. To unsubscribe, > go to http://www.pdml.net and follow the directions. Don't forget to > visit the Pentax Users' Gallery at http://pug.komkon.org . - This message is from the Pentax-Discuss Mail List. To unsubscribe, go to http://www.pdml.net and follow the directions. Don't forget to visit the Pentax Users' Gallery at http://pug.komkon.org .
OT:Travel Tripod question
I am looking to acquire a decent lightweight tripod that will fit in a backpack for an extended (9 week) trip can anyone recommend anything? I will be taking an LX and an MX with largest lens being the 300 A* (no tripod mount). I also want to have a decent head on the tripod. I know this is an open-ended question but I am sure that some of other list member has done this type of travel and can give me some ideas. Thanks, Geoff - This message is from the Pentax-Discuss Mail List. To unsubscribe, go to http://www.pdml.net and follow the directions. Don't forget to visit the Pentax Users' Gallery at http://pug.komkon.org .
