On Thu, 6 Nov 2003, Malcolm Smith wrote: > . Suitable for 35mm and MF, > > . Can stand in mud or water (obviously cleaned afterwards!), > > . Available second hand, > > . Various extras to allow it to be used in different ways - for example in > holding the camera pointing down onto a table directly below (I have lots of > use for this) > > . Weight - low importance, durability high, > > . Construction - ? Recommendations please, > > . Price - going to be more than �12 isn't it!
I'd have a look at the Manfrotto 055 PRO, possibly with a Manfrotto 488 ballhead if you like ballheads. The center column of the "PRO" version slides out and fits horizontally through the thingy at the top, letting you extend your camera out away from the pod. I use the 488 head for my 67II, and it's about the smallest head I'd use for MedF. Likewise, the 055 is about the lightest tripod I'd use for MedF. You can spend more and get a heavier one if you want. You can see a pic of the 055PRO here: http://db.manfrotto.com/product/templates/templates.php3?sectionid=2&itemid=766 Right now I'm using a Berlebach 3042 with the Manfrotto 488RC ballhead. The Berlebach is a gorgeous, gorgeous tripod. They're made in Germany from ash wood and are super sturdy. The home page is here: http://www.berlebach.de/e_index.php There's a US importer here: http://www.photobooksonline.com/gear/features.html chris
