Rarely. For most of the type of pictures I take a tripod is just a hindrance. However, if I plan to take something static (ie where I'm not going to be moving around much), I generally use one. Examples are wildlife, still life/pack shots, planned portraits and model sessions.
Bob > -----Original Message----- > From: [EMAIL PROTECTED] [mailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED] On > Behalf Of Rick Womer > Sent: 07 June 2008 03:36 > To: Pentax-Discuss Mail List > Subject: How often do you use a tripod? (Was: Re: Tripod Q) > > This tripod discussion has been very interesting, but > the question arises: > > How often are people =using= their tripods these days? > > I have found that since getting the K10D with its > anti-shake, I rarely use one; and it's really nice to > leave that 3-5 lbs (1.5-2.5 kg, if you prefer) of gear > and the set-up fuss behind. > > Rick > > > > http://www.photo.net/photos/RickW > > > > > -- > PDML Pentax-Discuss Mail List > [email protected] > http://pdml.net/mailman/listinfo/pdml_pdml.net > to UNSUBSCRIBE from the PDML, please visit the link directly > above and follow the directions. > > -- PDML Pentax-Discuss Mail List [email protected] http://pdml.net/mailman/listinfo/pdml_pdml.net to UNSUBSCRIBE from the PDML, please visit the link directly above and follow the directions.

