NetNews Usenet Archive 1992 #27/NN_1992_27.iso/spool/rec/photo/20307

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From: [e-mail] (Ken Tubman)
Subject: tripod for travel,or,why are Gitzos so expensive?
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Date: Sun, 22 Nov 1992 16:59:48 GMT
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I'm looking for advice on a good tripod for travelling.  I realize
there is a tradeoff between stability and size.  I'm just trying to
find a good compromise.  I have a Canon Elan which is just 35mm.
My longest lens is the 100-300 USM so I think I can sacrifice some
stability and still not have a big problem.

I looked at the Bogen 3001.  It's OK but I like the quick release
on the 3021 better.  But the 3021 is bigger.

I saw a Gitzo 126 which was small and seemed sturdy.  The legs are
shorter and much of the height adjustment is with the long center post.
This tripod is even smaller than the Bogen 3001, but feels just as strong.
But it was more than $200!  What is it that makes Gitzo so expensive?
Is it that hard to make a smaller tripod stable?  Is Gitzo really worth
the money?

Any suggestions would be welcome about other brands to look at.
Is Gitzo the only brand that uses the same style and makes a decent tripod?
Am I just chasing an impossible dream of a small, pretty stable tripod?

The FAQ has "who make the best lenses, film, cameras".  Maybe it
needs a "who makes the best tripods".

I will be happy to summarize responses.

Thanks.


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Ken Tubman          ARCO
[e-mail]    2300 W. Plano Parkway
[phone]      Plano, TX 75075