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> From: [EMAIL PROTECTED] [mailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED]]On Behalf Of Pierre
> Bellavance
> Sent: Saturday, March 31, 2001 9:13 PM
> To: [EMAIL PROTECTED]
> Subject: EOS Tripod for 100-400/4.5-5.6L IS Lens
>
>
> Hi,
>
> Next month will be Tripod Month.
>
> I'm looking for a relatively cheap and easily transportable tripod for my
> 100-400/4.5-5.6L IS Lens.
>
> I don't think I need the Kirk BH-1 Ball Head ($$$ and heavy).
>
> I was thinking of the following:
>
> Bogen (Manfrotto) 3001Pro (new model) Tripod Legs
> Bogen (Manfrotto) 308 ProBall
> Kirk QR-1 Quick Release Platform
> Kirk Lens Plate for the 100-400/4.5-5.6L IS Lens
> Kirk Lens Plate for the Elan 7e camera (for the 20/2.8 and the
> 28-135/3.5-5.6 IS).
>
> What do you think?
Sounds like a nice setup, with one exception: for me at least, the 3001 legs
are too short. Using the center column costs a lot of stability, so try to
get a set of legs that are high enough for you with the column down. I'd go
with the 3021 or the 3041 (or whatever the number equivalents are now; the
3041 is the same as the 3021 but with the ability to mount the column
horizontally).
The 3021 is about 10 inches taller than the 3001, and for me that makes all
the difference.
Chuck Skinner
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