Kenneth Waller
http://www.pentaxphotogallery.com/kennethwaller
----- Original Message -----
From: "Larry Colen" <[email protected]>
Subject: Re: Pentax sighting in B&H promotional video
On Dec 28, 2012, at 9:17 PM, <[email protected]> <[email protected]>
wrote:
Most of the time the correct comparison to make is between
the stability of *no tripod at all* and that of a tripod with the
center column extended.
Agreed
Yes, keeping the center column retracted is a
better option,
Agreed
but if it's not possible or practical it shouldn't be
dismissed so lightly.
Then you bought the wrong size tripod.
Or, you bought the size tripod that fits in your bag, or that you can
carry with you.
I'd never do that as the tripods end purpose has nothing to do with fitting
a bag - IMO.
A while back I found myself with more than one tripod and bit the bullet,
got rid of them all and bought a Gitzo that was not only rated to carry my
600mm, but also weighted less than any of the tripods I got rid of. OBTW its
tall enough for me - I'm 6'4" - that when fully extended I don't have to
stoop & it has no center column.
I admit it was an expensive tripod, being Carbon fibre but its been well
worth the cost.
YMMV
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