Jay Drew wrote:
> You may be referring to the Bogen 3021Pro tripod. I have one, and the
> center
> post can be removed to go horizontal. There are two things that I don't
> like
> about it. 1) The threading of the center column that screws into the
> portion
> that the head attaches to is a fine thread. It is a long bolt which takes
> a lot
> of turns to attach/detach. They should have used a coarser thread. This
> is the
> part that must be disconnected to switch from vertical to horizontal. 2)
> The
> locking mechanism for the sections of the legs can do a very good job of
> pinching you.
>
> Having said that, I'd buy this tripod again, but in the carbon fiber
> version,
> the 055MF3. Cut the weight and reduce vibration.
>
I recently bought a Bogen 3021 BPRO also and agree with you on the center
column threads. Still a very nice tripod, especially for the price. I picked
mine up very lightly used for $100 and would do it again in a heartbeat.
Although, after lugging it along on a hike last weekend, I find myself
wishing for the carbon fiber version as well.
> I have the short column, it ain't worth it. I bought a second "normal"
> column
> so I could have a second upper portion to make it easy to swap heads. So
> if you
> want to quick change between heads, you'll need to buy a second center
> column so
> add that into the pricing.
>
Maybe I'm missing something here, but why do you need a short column for
going to ground level with this tripod? What's wrong with just unscrewing
the normal center column and only using the top portion that the head
attaches to?
Darin
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