Re: [OM] OK, tripod opinion time.

[Chris Trask]

>
>Going through the responses to my "Upcoming Fun" post, Joel suggested 
>that perhaps packing the Manfrotto might be unnecessary.
>
>My original thought was to set the E-M5 up on the tripod on our balcony 
>as we cruised past the mountains and ice.  But Joel brings up a valid 
>point - I've gotten photos with the 75-300 racked all the way out that I 
>never would have thought I could.
>
>What's the general wisdom of the tribe? If the vote is overwhelmingly 
>"won't really give you much gain" then I'll save the space in the 
>suitcase. I know I wouldn't pack it with me on any excursions - they're 
>not really designed for a guy with a bag of camera and a tripod.
>

     My initial concern was that vibration from the ship as well as rolling 
from the sea would make long telephoto shots difficult.  You would first need 
to use the fastest shutter speed you can manage, which is easily done with 
digital cameras by knocking up the ASA.

     Not much you can do about the rolling, but the vibration problem is often 
encountered in wildflower photography due to windage.  This can be compensated 
somewhat by hanging a heavy sack of whatever at the bottom of the centre post, 
and in your case you can also place the feet on something soft like a folded 
washcloth.


Chris

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