Albert has all those students - they could carry his tripod(s) for him....
br
jez
----- Original Message -----
From: "Chuck Norcutt" <chucknorcutt@xxxxxxxxxxx>
To: olympus@xxxxxxxxxx
Subject: [OM] Re: My back is asking, is it worth it?
Date: Mon, 02 May 2005 07:00:10 -0400
>
> Take both tripods outdoors (nearby of course) and shoot several
> identical shots using good Oly technique. You know, where you are
> pressing down with both hands on the camera to absorb the vibrations.
> Be sure to include some area not affected by wind that contains lots of
> fine detail.
>
> Blow them up to the maximum enlargement you're likely to use and check
> them out. If you don't see a significant difference continue to use the
> lighter tripod with careful technique. If you do see a significant
> difference train your gf to carry the bigger one. :-)
>
> Chuck Norcutt
>
> Albert wrote:
> > I own two tripods, my "field" tripod, small and easy to carry, and my
> > "BIG" tripod, which usually stays at home, for macro shots, and
> > pseudo-home studio setup shots..
> >
> > Well, I broke with my old rules, and took my big tripod out to the field..
> > WOW!!! I never realized how unstable my smaller tripod is
> > comparatively..
> >
> > Yes, unfair statement I know..
> >
> > But I have to admit, I'm 50/50 about it.. I like the stability, the
> > height, of my big Manfrotto, but my shoulders and my back seems to vote
> > otherwise...
> >
> > So I wanted to hear the list's gripes, opinions, and personal experiences..
> >
> > Albert
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