On 8/15/2014 1:50 PM, Mike Gordon via olympus wrote:
Three Legged Moose wrote:
This is the one I bought.
<http://www.bhphotovideo.com/c/product/769662-REG/Velbon_UT_45L_UT_45L_6_
Section_Aluminum.html>
Looks good.
I also obtained a Velbon Maxi for travel just prior to joining the list--still
use.
I am not fully pleased with any of the choices. When on a horse trip, it is not wise to bring my Gitzo Ex with the
cantilevering center column--GREAT for macro.
For OM/MFT my choice was:
http://www.pentaxforums.com/reviews/sirui-t-025x-travel-tripod-review/introduction.html
http://www.bhphotovideo.com/c/product/917559-REG/sirui_bsrt025x_t_025x_carbon_fiber_tripod.html
I like the ability to weight it via a carabiner and remove the ctr column--can get to 10" or so min height. Moose
choice doesn't do badly at 14".
The Velbon above goes to 0", per the image I just posted. Interestingly, the
brief instruction sheet doesn't suggest it.
Sirui can work well (not if windy) with OM FF digital if weight it and not extending too far as well as ctr column
removal. My choice of modification would be to make it about 20% heavier with ability to use a monopod and being
able to cantilever the ctr column--stabilized by counter weight. None of the ones I've seen hit the Goldilocks zone
for me but I needed something.
I start to get interested when I see things like this. Bob showed me one, this or something similar. Then I realize the
legs are twist lock. In this case, 12 x turn, pull, reverse turn cycles to extend to full height - by which time I'm
either bored or have forgotten what I'm shooting, or it left - and another 12 to collapse - by which time my
companion(s) are out of sight.
Too many legs, none quite right, Mike
You'll get a chance to check this one out. Wonderful for µ4/3, perhaps not for
FF digi.
Happy Carpal Tunnels Moose
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