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Subject: Re: [OM] Tripods
From: Chris Barker <ftog@xxxxxxxxxxxxxx>
Date: Sun, 15 Dec 2013 21:44:13 +0000
Thanks, John

That's a useful opinion.

Chris

On 15 Dec 13, at 16:52, JOHN DUGGAN <john.duggan10@xxxxxxxxxxxxxx> wrote:

> A question was recently asked Chris Barker?) regarding tripod recommendations 
> . I have a Manfrotto 055XPROB 3 section legs Aluminium tripod with 488RC4 
> ball head. Brilliant tripod to keep in the car but far too heavy for Olympus 
> use. I recently added a Manfrotto 190 CXPRO3  3  section Carbon fibre tripod 
> with 496RC2 Head. Observations are as follows: I do not find the 3 section 
> tripod's extra leg length an issue -  and it is slightly cheaper than the 
> four section model. When I need to I can strap it to The outside of my 
> Daypack and it is reasonably lightweight. The ability of the centre column to 
> extend horizontally is a great bonus, as is it's low level capability.
> The tripod /ballhead combination is ideally suited to Olympus film and m4/3 
> cameras but might struggle with fullframe digital cameras complete with 
> long/large lenses. For me it is the ideal tripod for outdoor use.
>  

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