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RE: [OM] Tripod question

Subject: RE: [OM] Tripod question
From: "Brian P. Huber" <bphuber@xxxxxxxxxx>
Date: Wed, 31 Jan 2001 22:38:08 -0500
Mike,
For $40, it isn't bad.  The problem with most video tripods is that the head
doesn't permit as much movement as photo heads.  If you can remove the head
and install a ball head, you'd improve things.

Brian P. Huber


>
> I have a quick tripod question for the group. I needed a
> lightweight tripod
> that was not of the mega-buck carbon fiber kind. I would like
> to keep it in
> the trunk of my car so I always have it and not dread
> carrying it around
> because of the weight. I bought a Slik U 9000 because it had
> a lot of the
> features I was looking for: light, both rubber and spiked
> feet, level, quick
> release and video capable. I thought it was a steal at around $40. My
> question is (while I still have time to return it) is this a
> decent tripod
> or is there a better value out there for a light photo tripod?
>
> Thanks,
>
> Mike V.


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