Albert, and all the others on this subject,
I have just spent most of the day shooting with a Bogen 410 on a Gitzo 320, and
will spend some of tomorrow doing more of the same, and in addition, I also own
two Tiltalls, but..........
Tripods are not a requirement for good photography, just as a 4x5 and Tri-x
souped in HC110 using the zone system aren't either. For some types of
photography, they range from valuable to essential. For others, they can be a
real nuisance.
I wouldn't even think about travel with one except for trips to rural areas in
my own car. I'll be leaving for Italy in about a month, and the tripods stay
at home. I don't wnat to spoil my vacation getting one about, and I don't want
to be one of those people that use one in busy public spaces, getting in
everyone's way.
I also can't imagine street photography with tripod. Just imagine what the
results would have been if Cartier-Bresson had used one. Can you say Decisive
Hour?
And on the subject, would his photos have been better if they were critically
sharp?
A tripod is a tool. Just as a saw isn't a screwdriver, it has it's uses. Just
not for every job.
Bill Pearce
Oh, and you'll pry my 410 head from my cold, dead hands!
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