Doris said,
<< Actually, a rigid tripod. No one here has mentioned the Gitzo Carbons,
which has become quite popular with wildlife photographers.>>
Yes, rigid and balanced, as you cover in the next part.
<< This can be helped greatly by using a Bogen "Long lens support", an
extra leg that goes from the camera tripod socket to one of the tripod
legs.Part # 3252. Clumsy to set up, or switch to vertical or viceversa,
but real steady.>>
More stuff!
<< The design of the Benbo has definite advantages for field use. The
abilities to conform to irregular terrain are unique (save for the
copycat/improved version, Uniloc). It is faster to set up & take down, and
unequaled for macro. Plus, the sealed legs let you go in mud & crud
without having to endure the cleaning ritual later. One can just hose the
legs off. >>
No doubt that some designs are better than others.
You still need the stability of mass and balance.
<< It's what makes OM so seductive for me. For "big", I have N*k*n.>>
I agree, I don't have a lens for my OM's over 135mm.
*= Doris Fang =*
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