Jeff, which tripod have you found works for you?
I too am a relatively recent A-S convert.
ScottGee1
On 6/9/06, Jeff Keller <jrk_om@xxxxxxxxxxx> wrote:
>
> It can be a big money drain, but if you carry a tripod most of the time the
> Arca-Swiss style quick release is worth it. I had several Bogen/Manfrotto
> heads and over a half dozen lens plates that I replaced. Vibration with the
> long telephotos drove me to the Arca-Swiss style heads. My Zuiko 135mm/4.5
> has a 4" long lens plate mounted to it, giving a macro focusing slider at
> almost no extra cost.
>
> I use a light weight head (Acratech) and light weight tripod probably 95% of
> the time. It is much more stable than the heavier head and tripod I started
> with and much lighter. I actually prefer carrying the camera mounted to the
> tripod compared to the camera hanging around my neck and no tripod.
>
> Best wishes,
> -jeff
>
> ----Original Message Follows----
> From: Bernard Frangoulis <lists@xxxxxxxxx>
>
>
> Jeff, thanks for taking the time to explain, now it does make sense. A world
> of possibilities... at a price of course ;-)
>
> Bernard
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