By all means keep the tripod in a case when it's in the boot of the car, but I would strongly advise not using for when you're carrying the thing about - it will be one more reason not to stop and use it.

I use a tripod a lot, but that's because it suits the sort of photography I do. It allows precise framing, repeatability of shots (perhaps your composition's perfect, but there's a stray bit of grass in the shot - remove the grass and re-shoot. Same goes for if the exposure's not quite right, or you're waiting for the sun to come out/go in etc.), and a more measured approach to your photos.

If you're doing street candids, or birds/planes in flight, or a whole host of other subjects, you may find you never use a tripod.

But for me a tripod opens up a plethora of shots that simply wouldn't be possible without it, or at least wouldn't be the same without it.

Dan

I would guess (albeit it an educated guess) that these are not edible, because of the remains of the veil across the cap of the toadstool (the spots), which makes me think it's an amanita, possibly a Panther Cap.

http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Amanita_pantherina_var._pantherina

Could be wrong, but there's a good description of smell etc on that wiki page.

Dan

http://www.srsmicrosystems.co.uk/article/12/hire.html

Dan

I've just deleted one entry as it was taken with a Sony. Please remember it's a Pentax camera/Samsung DSLR competition only!

Dan

You're welcome Mr. Crane.

Dan

Are you sure? I thought that was just the EF-S lenses and all the L-series lenses were full frame.

Dan

If you want me to have a look, I'll be at Bedfords on Sunday.

Dan

In the Announcements section of the forum.

Dan

She's a Speckled Bush Cricket.

Dan

I'm using FF and Adblocker too.

Dan