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Re: [OM] Carbon Fibre Tripods, any recommendations

Subject: Re: [OM] Carbon Fibre Tripods, any recommendations
From: Moose <olymoose@xxxxxxxxx>
Date: Mon, 16 Dec 2013 22:41:53 -0800
On 12/16/2013 10:02 PM, Chris Barker wrote:
> Moose
>
> Thank you very much, there is loads of stuff to consider there.  Your point 
> about 3 vs 4 is persuasive, as is the fact that the older model might work as 
> well as the newer – at much lower cost.
>
> I too want simplicity of carriage and setup, but also sturdiness and I think 
> that the conventional tripod will win over the Trekpod.
>
> I shall also consider the extra weight of the cheaper aluminium model.

No, no! It's not all about the weight and cost. It's about vibration 
resistance. The AL legs almost seem to amplify 
vibration from camera, wind, etc. CF damps them.

Low Vibes Moose

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