>
> Here we have one tripod, with small ball head, and one camera, no extras,
accessories
> or modifications. Is that low enough for you?
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>
> It's a Manfrotto 190cxpro3.
>
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RO3_3_Section_Carbon_Fiber.html>
>
> They make various models with the same center column design. Pull it all
the way up,
> pushing a little button at the end of travel, and it goes sideways. Legs
lock at four
> angles, including, as you can see, flat. Leg length uses flip locks. CF
and magnesium,
> so it's light and doesn't support vibrations.
>
Just got back from looking at one of these, plus a few more items. That
column does not extend far enough horizontally to suit me, plus it will not
go beyond horizontal.
Earlier today I was looking at some seldom used items in my storage room
and came across a pair of monopods. One is a Velbon UP-4DX, which has a
quick release tilt head and a retractable ground spike. I also have a
Promaster 1100 that can serve just as well if I add the 234RC head to it. I
thought about it for a while, then dashed down to the metals supplier and
bought some aluminum bar stock. I'm going to make a 2-piece saddle that
will clamp to the middle leg section of one of these and which will attach
to a Manfrotto QR shoe. That will give me a cheap telescoping boom that can
be used as a monpod, and with the 1100 also used as a hiking staff.
Chris
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