----- Original Message ----- From: Cotty Subject: OT: Tripod recommendations please
> Hi folks, > > Would anyone like to recommend a decent tripod to me? > > Requirements: > must be fairly sturdy > must extend to about 5 feet in height without extending any central mech. > must have twist-release legs (eg not pull out clasps etc) > must compact to about 2 feet in length > head not important 3-way/pan and tilt/ whatever. No balls! > > All thoughts considered. Manfrotto 028. But it's a heavy beastie. It will extend to over 6 feet without extending the column. Think it is a bit more than 2 feet collapsed. Comes with or without balls, your choice. William Robb
