Since there's a thread about waterproof cameras, maybe this won't be too far OT: My ancient and honorable compact tripod finally died a year or so ago and I've been looking for a replacement - and looking and looking. I have a tabletop, which is okay for some limited uses. I can't carry any significant extra weight or bulk when I hike, and of course when kayaking it's also helpful to have everything reasonably compact. What I'm looking for is something like what I had - a tripod which will extend to somewhere near 40 inches and weigh in at a pound or less, collapse down to about a foot or so in length. I realize that with those criteria I can't expect the rock-stable sort of tripod which one would use in a studio (or if you had somebody else to carry it around for you). My frequency of use is such that it wouldn't be appropriate to spring for one of the carbon fiber models - and anyway, they come in at about 4 lbs or more. Any suggestions on makes, models, sources of a lightweight compact tripod? Bill Hansen *************************************************************************** PaddleWise Paddling Mailing List - Any opinions or suggestions expressed here are solely those of the writer(s). You must assume the entire responsibility for reliance upon them. All postings copyright the author. Submissions: PaddleWise_at_PaddleWise.net Subscriptions: PaddleWise-request_at_PaddleWise.net Website: http://www.paddlewise.net/ ***************************************************************************
>>Bill Hansen Wrote: >>Any suggestions on makes, models, sources of a lightweight compact tripod? Bill, Have you considered a Monopod? I don't know what kind of pictures you take but it may just fit the bill (sorry no pun intended) for stabilizing your camera. AJ Mallory Portland, OR *************************************************************************** PaddleWise Paddling Mailing List - Any opinions or suggestions expressed here are solely those of the writer(s). You must assume the entire responsibility for reliance upon them. All postings copyright the author. Submissions: PaddleWise_at_PaddleWise.net Subscriptions: PaddleWise-request_at_PaddleWise.net Website: http://www.paddlewise.net/ ***************************************************************************
*Any suggestions on makes, models, sources of a lightweight compact tripod?* Hey There, If you were concerned about weight and bulk, I have a Quantaray QT II 50, that extends to 22 inches and weighs 1 pound. Its not a great tripod, but it does work. I often bring only a travel zoom for my Canon EOS with a slow f stop and the combo seems to work well, as long as I don't exceed 3-4 pounds on the head. It works very well when I bring fixed focal length lenses of 24-35-50 and 90. It is excellent with macro as it is the lowest to the ground unit I have, without resorting to the reversable column type tripods. If you notched up the weight a bit to 2.25 pounds, the Gitzo G1026 is quite nice. It is slow to deploy as the legs are circular tension and not flip locks. It has many features and deploys over 40 inches in height. A micro ball head is very useful as long as the weight is reduced to the minimum, ie, small to midsize frame camera (canon rebel and 20 to 90 fixed length lenses or travel zooms. *************************************************************************** PaddleWise Paddling Mailing List - Any opinions or suggestions expressed here are solely those of the writer(s). You must assume the entire responsibility for reliance upon them. All postings copyright the author. Submissions: PaddleWise_at_PaddleWise.net Subscriptions: PaddleWise-request_at_PaddleWise.net Website: http://www.paddlewise.net/ ***************************************************************************
I recently purchased an Ultrapod for my small digital camera. Though not necessarily for kayaking, this is a very small compact tripod that could be carried in a pocket, but only stands a few inches high, so I don't know if you could operate it from your cockpit. I don't know how it holds up to salt water. They make a larger version called the Ultrapod II. I purchased mine through www.campmor.com (good price); you can read more details at the makers web site: www.pedcopods.com. David In response to: > Date: Wed, 08 Jan 2003 20:54:47 -0500 > From: Bill Hansen <bhansen2_at_twcny.rr.com> > Subject: [Paddlewise] OT - camera tripod > Any suggestions on makes, models, sources of a lightweight compact tripod? *************************************************************************** PaddleWise Paddling Mailing List - Any opinions or suggestions expressed here are solely those of the writer(s). You must assume the entire responsibility for reliance upon them. All postings copyright the author. Submissions: PaddleWise_at_PaddleWise.net Subscriptions: PaddleWise-request_at_PaddleWise.net Website: http://www.paddlewise.net/ ***************************************************************************
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