Wooden theodolite tripods are relatively cheap but weigh close to 20lbs.
The old Pentax M42 1000mm f8 came with something like this.
http://www.surveysupplyinc.com/seco-birch-hardwood-tripod-dual-locks/
Alan C
On 13-Nov-18 10:46 PM, Ralf R Radermacher wrote:
Am 13.11.18 um 07:26 schrieb Larr
We carved our knitting needles out of sabertooth fangs, which was really tough
because they were still using them.
On November 13, 2018 3:51:47 PM PST, Steve Cottrell wrote:
>On 14/11/18, Ralf R Radermacher, discombobulated, unleashed:
>
>>Lucky you. We didn't even have pallets. I had to knit my
For that money it should come with one of Bruce's models to carry it around on
long hikes.
On November 13, 2018 3:45:05 PM PST, Paul Stenquist wrote:
>Here you go, Larry. Such a deal!
>https://www.bhphotovideo.com/c/product/1343400-REG/gitzo_gk100t_100_year_anniversary_edition.html
>
>Paul
>
>>
That url doesn’t seem to work. I really would like this but probably don’t need
it.
https://www.google.com/amp/s/www.bhphotovideo.com/c/product/1343400-REG/gitzo_gk100t_100_year_anniversary_edition.html/amp/
Paul
> On Nov 13, 2018, at 6:45 PM, Paul Stenquist wrote:
>
> Here you go, Larry. Such
On 14/11/18, Ralf R Radermacher, discombobulated, unleashed:
>Lucky you. We didn't even have pallets. I had to knit my first one from
>wood wool.
You had knitting needles!! Oh how I wished for knitting needles. I tried for
years to knit my pallets into a tripod using toothpicks, except we didn
Here you go, Larry. Such a deal!
https://www.bhphotovideo.com/c/product/1343400-REG/gitzo_gk100t_100_year_anniversary_edition.html
Paul
> On Nov 13, 2018, at 6:15 PM, Ralf R Radermacher wrote:
>
>> Am 13.11.18 um 23:08 schrieb Mark Roberts:
>>
>> When I was a young man we used to have to carv
Just to be clear, Igor - you don't at all understand my point of view ...
I think, however, Larry does :-)
ann
On 11/13/2018 5:23 PM, Igor PDML-StR wrote:
These photos tell a story, even if some of them are not perfect as
stand-alone photographs.
And I agree with Ann about that B&W portrait:
Am 13.11.18 um 23:08 schrieb Mark Roberts:
When I was a young man we used to have to carve our own tripod legs
out of discarded pallet wood and forge our ball heads from scrap metal
scavenged from the rusted out cars abandoned on the street...
Lucky you. We didn't even have pallets. I had to k
Well, I did say relatively inexpensive.
On 11/13/2018 3:19 PM, Igor PDML-StR wrote:
There are tripods that are sturdy, light, and inexpensive.
Pick any two.
:-)
Igor
P. J. Alling Tue, 13 Nov 2018 10:01:16 -0800 wrote:
I'm sorry Larry, I wish I had a good suggestion for you, but I too am
These photos tell a story, even if some of them are not perfect as
stand-alone photographs.
And I agree with Ann about that B&W portrait: it stands on its own.
I know that type of challenging light quite well: it is very popular in
the blues and jazz/swing music/dance community. So, I appreci
l...@red4est.com wrote:
>One thing I can always count on this list for is people bragging about how
>crappy their gear is.
When I was a young man we used to have to carve our own tripod legs
out of discarded pallet wood and forge our ball heads from scrap metal
scavenged from the rusted out cars
At 10:16 AM 11/13/2018, Bruce Walker wrote:
>In my experience, when I remember to bring a tripod I don't end up using it.
>When I need a tripod, I forgot to bring it -- it's at home.
I carry one stashed under the rear seat in my Explorer. The camera bag comes
with me when I go back into the hou
Yeah, I actually own three of them.
On November 13, 2018 1:09:08 PM PST, Igor PDML-StR wrote:
>
>
>Larry,
>
>I suspect it is not what you are looking for, - but just in case:
>A very sturdy "budget" tripod that I've used for many years is the
>original (aluminum!) Tiltall tripod.
>They are avail
Larry,
I suspect it is not what you are looking for, - but just in case:
A very sturdy "budget" tripod that I've used for many years is the
original (aluminum!) Tiltall tripod.
They are available on e-bay for various amounts, typically in the range of
$30-100, but I see one right now at $25:
Am 13.11.18 um 07:26 schrieb Larry Colen:
My tripod has disappeared. I've searched the house and cars several
times and can't find it anyplace. I've got a really bad feeling that I
set it down and neglected to pick it up when the wave at Perpetua kicked
my ass around the block.
It was a Manfr
Well, more or less.
On 11/13/2018 1:30 PM, John wrote:
Hopefully, you at least know where the car is.
On 11/13/2018 12:01, P. J. Alling wrote:
Well I don't have that problem, my crappy tripod is in the car, of
course I have no idea at this point where any of the plates are...
On 11/13/2018
There are tripods that are sturdy, light, and inexpensive.
Pick any two.
:-)
Igor
P. J. Alling Tue, 13 Nov 2018 10:01:16 -0800 wrote:
I'm sorry Larry, I wish I had a good suggestion for you, but I too am in
need of a decent tripod.
My search for one that is a.) of good quality, that wi
Hopefully, you at least know where the car is.
On 11/13/2018 12:01, P. J. Alling wrote:
Well I don't have that problem, my crappy tripod is in the car, of course I have
no idea at this point where any of the plates are...
On 11/13/2018 10:16 AM, Bruce Walker wrote:
In my experience, when I r
On 11/13/2018 01:26, Larry Colen wrote:
My tripod has disappeared. I've searched the house and cars several times and
can't find it anyplace. I've got a really bad feeling that I set it down and
neglected to pick it up when the wave at Perpetua kicked my ass around the block.
It was a Manfrott
I'm sorry Larry, I wish I had a good suggestion for you, but I too am in
need of a decent tripod.
My search for one that is a.) of good quality, that will support the
weight of a DSLR and a moderately heavy tele lens b.) light enough that
I won't leave it behind, and c.) relatively inexpensive
One thing I can always count on this list for is people bragging about how
crappy their gear is.
On November 13, 2018 9:01:45 AM PST, "P. J. Alling"
wrote:
>Well I don't have that problem, my crappy tripod is in the car, of
>course I have no idea at this point where any of the plates are...
>
Well I don't have that problem, my crappy tripod is in the car, of
course I have no idea at this point where any of the plates are...
On 11/13/2018 10:16 AM, Bruce Walker wrote:
In my experience, when I remember to bring a tripod I don't end up
using it. When I need a tripod, I forgot to bring
I solve these problems most of the time by having five tripods, one of which is
always in the trunk of my car and another of which fits in most of my camera
bags.
G
> On Nov 13, 2018, at 7:16 AM, Bruce Walker wrote:
>
> In my experience, when I remember to bring a tripod I don't end up
> usi
In my experience, when I remember to bring a tripod I don't end up
using it. When I need a tripod, I forgot to bring it -- it's at home.
On Tue, Nov 13, 2018 at 9:57 AM P. J. Alling wrote:
>
> I always thought the best tripod is the one you have with you. Unless
> you left all of the them at home
I always thought the best tripod is the one you have with you. Unless
you left all of the them at home.
On 11/13/2018 9:34 AM, Bruce Walker wrote:
Both provide ample evidence that disproves the notion that the best
tripod is the one you left at home.
On Tue, Nov 13, 2018 at 3:33 AM Alan C w
Both provide ample evidence that disproves the notion that the best
tripod is the one you left at home.
On Tue, Nov 13, 2018 at 3:33 AM Alan C wrote:
>
> Touchè
>
> Alan C
>
>
> On 13-Nov-18 09:40 AM, Larry Colen wrote:
> >
> >
> > Alan C wrote on 11/12/18 11:36 PM:
> >> https://cdn.instructable
Touchè
Alan C
On 13-Nov-18 09:40 AM, Larry Colen wrote:
Alan C wrote on 11/12/18 11:36 PM:
https://cdn.instructables.com/FIG/IYMW/I0466WB8/FIGIYMWI0466WB8.LARGE.jpg?auto=webp&width=600
The one I made is sturdier:
https://www.flickr.com/photos/ellarsee/sets/72157619815658015
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