It's only a little bit on the short side, but you might want to
check out the Sanford and Davis one that I've written about on
my website.
www.image66media.com
It'll require a small bit of modification once a couple
piece-parts wear out (won't take too long), but it's VERY
usable. Best part is that it's lightweight and allows low-level
macro work. Mine is modded to double as a "shoulder-stock" in a
pinch too. It straps nicely to the top of the bag on my bicycle
or to my backpack.
Otherwise, I'd suggest the Bogen/Monfrotto 3001 base. A minor
bit of surgery will allow it to go ground-level too. It's
lightweight and robust. I use a Bogen heavy-duty ball-head (hex
plate version) and have the legs covered with foam. In the
pre-9/11 days i used to carry this with me through airports all
over the USA and Europe. It's been abused and even busted an
overhead compartment on a 727. But it still lives on to see
another picture. I doubt that I'd carry it through airports
today since it's covered with camo.
Got the jitters? Pictures not sharp?
Start your own support group today.
'Pods of the Barbarians.
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