what's your heaviest load and what sort of head will you be using? Herb... ----- Original Message ----- From: "Shawn K." <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> To: <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> Sent: Saturday, May 29, 2004 11:48 PM Subject: Tripod Question: 3 section vs. 4 section
> Well the title pretty much says it, is there a stability difference between > 3 section and 4 section tripod legs?? In particular I am looking at the > Gitzo 1227M and 1228M series of tripods. While I would certainly appreciate > the smaller size of a 4 section tripod leg, I would not appreciate a > reduction in stability, even if it is fairly small. If anyone can chime in > with their experiences it would be appreciated. I really want to get the > 1227 because it's just that much cheaper, but if the 1228 is just as solid, > and smaller, I'll probably spring for it. Thanks for your help.

