Bernard Frangoulis wrote:
>>> These days, my small tripod of choice (with the E-1 or the D200) is an old
>>> Leica table tripod (which I got for cheap on *Bay), with a small RRS BH-25
>>> tripod head. Not much bigger than the ultrapod, and inspires more
>>> confidence... Very stable.
>>>
>> I have never managed to pick up one of those. They look very nice. The
>> Ultrapod has the weight and strap advantage.
>>
> Right. The Leica tripod is metal, very sturdy, but of course heavier than the
> Ultrapod, and it has no strap. The legs are spread far apart (and adjustable
> around a "circle") and very steady.
>
Well, that's done it. I took a look on the 'Bay, and lo and behold,
there was a Leica 'pod and ball head listed (properly) under the Leitz
name with no mention of Leica. As a result, it was getting less attention.
I think I got a decent deal on the two pieces.
<http://cgi.ebay.com/ws/eBayISAPI.dll?ViewItem&item=370025856822&ru=http%3A%2F%2Fsearch.ebay.com%3A80%2Fsearch%2Fsearch.dll%3Ffrom%3DR40%26_trksid%3Dm37%26satitle%3D370025856822%2509%26category0%3D%26fvi%3D1>
Thanks Bernard, it should be here Wednesday.
Moose
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