I believe that stateside the 190 / 190Pro is known at the bogen 3021 /
3021Pro. I have the pro model and would agree with Piers that the
capability of placing the central column horizontally is a big plus. Be
aware that switching between vertical and horizontal is a bit cumbersome.
You can pull the column entirely off just leaving a stub portion which has
the platform for the head allowing you to get low, and you can also get a
shorter column. I have the Bogen 3029 pan tilt head which is barely
tolerable and the Acratech ball head which is quite nice.
I also agree with Moose that you should manhandle a tripod before purchasing
it if possible. Choosing a tripod / head is like selecting a religion or
underwear - choose what's going to work for you. We can extol the virtues
of silk briefs, but if you like burlap boxers, get the boxers.
Jay
>That is a good price for a 190, which fits your light and sturdy criteria.
>BUT for macro work you maybe will need to get close to ground level, for
>which I strongly recommend you get a 190PRO - which permits horizontal
>fitting of the central column.
>
>Of course, you don't get a head with the 190, so you have a pretty free
>choice from any brand...
>
>--
>Piers
>
>>-----Original Message-----
>>From: olympus-owner@xxxxxxxxxx [mailto:olympus-owner@xxxxxxxxxx] On Behalf
>>Of Nils Frohberg
>>Sent: 29 December 2005 20:10
>>To: olympus@xxxxxxxxxx
>>Subject: [OM] Tripod?
>>
>>
>>Hi,
>>
>>OK, so I was out shooting again, and I'm really fed up with my tripod.
>> (It's a Cullman <something>, with a ballhead that can't be fastened very
>>tightly. The camera always slips.) So I thought about passing this tripod
>>on
>>to someone with a digital P&S camera, after I found a new head for it.
>>
>>I want a light, sturdy one so that I can take it with me while hiking.
>>It would mainly be used for night shots and macro.
>>
>>I looked through the archives and found _tons_ of different tripod
>>suggestions. I also found a Manfrotto MA190 for 79EUR at a store in
>>Germany
>> (www.foto-brenner.de). Would this be a good choice/price?
>>I don't want to spend a fortune on one since I also am looking for a head
>>for the Cullman tripod (suggestions?) and a backpack (currently favoring
>>the
>>Lowepro Orion Trekker 2, so that I can carry the foto equipment plus other
>>stuff at the same time.)
>>
>>Thanks,
>>
>>Nils
>>
>>--
>>The Moon is Waning Crescent (2% of Full)
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