Compact tripod with quick set up
Posted 24/07/2017 - 23:29 - Helpful Comment
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John K
Posted 25/07/2017 - 08:16 - Helpful Comment
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You want something smaller/lighter than a Susis 270 (ebay_link). The best tripod I ever had for moving and setting up quickly. I used to use it for weddings with a 6x6 camera. The legs are a closed section and really smooth to handle. The 3 legs open at once and can be locked open. The bakelite (?) release knobs are smooth and secure and the feet pivot to suit the floor and have rubbers on the bottom. Really solid. German made.
The only reason I don't use it now is the head is crimped on and can't be changed. Weight isn't too bad, but a bit big for hiking.
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The only reason I don't use it now is the head is crimped on and can't be changed. Weight isn't too bad, but a bit big for hiking.
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Half Man... Half Pentax ... Half Cucumber
Pentax K-1 + K-5 and some other stuff
Algi
Pentax K-1 + K-5 and some other stuff
Algi
Posted 25/07/2017 - 08:30 - Helpful Comment
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Gorillapod?
Posted 27/07/2017 - 14:00
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thanks for suggestions. The first two too big I think. Gorrilapod worth a look.
Posted 22/08/2017 - 17:33
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In the event I got the gorillapod. So far I'm rather impressed.
Posted 26/08/2017 - 05:32 - Helpful Comment
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grambuch wrote:
I don’t know if a tripod like this exists, but if you know of one I’d love to hear about it. I want a small, lightweight tripod which would support my K-x with kit lens (790 grams) at a height of say 0.5 to 1 metres. The most important feature would be that the three legs can be opened simultaneously by a single action – maybe some spring-loaded mechanism? There would be a quick attachment/release plate. The whole idea being that in any terrain I could plant the tripod, attach the camera, set the delayed shutter release and take a wide-angle ‘selfie’ with as little fuss as possible. Any ideas most welcome.
You must fix the head ball with the camera
I don’t know if a tripod like this exists, but if you know of one I’d love to hear about it. I want a small, lightweight tripod which would support my K-x with kit lens (790 grams) at a height of say 0.5 to 1 metres. The most important feature would be that the three legs can be opened simultaneously by a single action – maybe some spring-loaded mechanism? There would be a quick attachment/release plate. The whole idea being that in any terrain I could plant the tripod, attach the camera, set the delayed shutter release and take a wide-angle ‘selfie’ with as little fuss as possible. Any ideas most welcome.
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