Re: Tripods

2018-11-13 Thread Alan C
Touchè Alan C On 13-Nov-18 09:40 AM, Larry Colen wrote: Alan C wrote on 11/12/18 11:36 PM: https://cdn.instructables.com/FIG/IYMW/I0466WB8/FIGIYMWI0466WB8.LARGE.jpg?auto=webp=600 The one I made is sturdier: https://www.flickr.com/photos/ellarsee/sets/72157619815658015 --- This

Re: Tripods

2018-11-13 Thread Godfrey DiGiorgi
I solve these problems most of the time by having five tripods, one of which is always in the trunk of my car and another of which fits in most of my camera bags. G > On Nov 13, 2018, at 7:16 AM, Bruce Walker wrote: > > In my experience, when I remember to bring a tripod I don't end up >

Re: Tripods

2018-11-13 Thread P. J. Alling
Well I don't have that problem, my crappy tripod is in the car, of course I have no idea at this point where any of the plates are... On 11/13/2018 10:16 AM, Bruce Walker wrote: In my experience, when I remember to bring a tripod I don't end up using it. When I need a tripod, I forgot to

Re: Tripods

2018-11-13 Thread P. J. Alling
I always thought the best tripod is the one you have with you. Unless you left all of the them at home. On 11/13/2018 9:34 AM, Bruce Walker wrote: Both provide ample evidence that disproves the notion that the best tripod is the one you left at home. On Tue, Nov 13, 2018 at 3:33 AM Alan C

Re: Tripods

2018-11-13 Thread Bruce Walker
In my experience, when I remember to bring a tripod I don't end up using it. When I need a tripod, I forgot to bring it -- it's at home. On Tue, Nov 13, 2018 at 9:57 AM P. J. Alling wrote: > > I always thought the best tripod is the one you have with you. Unless > you left all of the them at

Re: Tripods

2018-11-13 Thread Bruce Walker
Both provide ample evidence that disproves the notion that the best tripod is the one you left at home. On Tue, Nov 13, 2018 at 3:33 AM Alan C wrote: > > Touchè > > Alan C > > > On 13-Nov-18 09:40 AM, Larry Colen wrote: > > > > > > Alan C wrote on 11/12/18 11:36 PM: > >>

Re: Tripods

2018-11-13 Thread P. J. Alling
I'm sorry Larry, I wish I had a good suggestion for you, but I too am in need of a decent tripod. My search for one that is a.) of good quality, that will support the weight of a DSLR and a moderately heavy tele lens b.) light enough that I won't leave it behind, and c.) relatively

Re: Tripods

2018-11-13 Thread John
On 11/13/2018 01:26, Larry Colen wrote: My tripod has disappeared. I've searched the house and cars several times and can't find it anyplace. I've got a really bad feeling that I set it down and neglected to pick it up when the wave at Perpetua kicked my ass around the block. It was a

Re: Tripods

2018-11-13 Thread John
Hopefully, you at least know where the car is. On 11/13/2018 12:01, P. J. Alling wrote: Well I don't have that problem, my crappy tripod is in the car, of course I have no idea at this point where any of the plates are... On 11/13/2018 10:16 AM, Bruce Walker wrote: In my experience, when I

Re: Tripods

2018-11-13 Thread lrc
One thing I can always count on this list for is people bragging about how crappy their gear is. On November 13, 2018 9:01:45 AM PST, "P. J. Alling" wrote: >Well I don't have that problem, my crappy tripod is in the car, of >course I have no idea at this point where any of the plates are...

Re: Tripods

2018-11-13 Thread Steve Cottrell
On 14/11/18, Ralf R Radermacher, discombobulated, unleashed: >Lucky you. We didn't even have pallets. I had to knit my first one from >wood wool. You had knitting needles!! Oh how I wished for knitting needles. I tried for years to knit my pallets into a tripod using toothpicks, except we

Re: Tripods

2018-11-13 Thread Paul Stenquist
Here you go, Larry. Such a deal! https://www.bhphotovideo.com/c/product/1343400-REG/gitzo_gk100t_100_year_anniversary_edition.html Paul > On Nov 13, 2018, at 6:15 PM, Ralf R Radermacher wrote: > >> Am 13.11.18 um 23:08 schrieb Mark Roberts: >> >> When I was a young man we used to have to

Re: Tripods

2018-11-13 Thread lrc
We carved our knitting needles out of sabertooth fangs, which was really tough because they were still using them. On November 13, 2018 3:51:47 PM PST, Steve Cottrell wrote: >On 14/11/18, Ralf R Radermacher, discombobulated, unleashed: > >>Lucky you. We didn't even have pallets. I had to knit

Re: Tripods

2018-11-13 Thread lrc
For that money it should come with one of Bruce's models to carry it around on long hikes. On November 13, 2018 3:45:05 PM PST, Paul Stenquist wrote: >Here you go, Larry. Such a deal! >https://www.bhphotovideo.com/c/product/1343400-REG/gitzo_gk100t_100_year_anniversary_edition.html > >Paul > >>

Re: Tripods

2018-11-13 Thread Ralf R Radermacher
Am 13.11.18 um 23:08 schrieb Mark Roberts: When I was a young man we used to have to carve our own tripod legs out of discarded pallet wood and forge our ball heads from scrap metal scavenged from the rusted out cars abandoned on the street... Lucky you. We didn't even have pallets. I had to

Re: Tripods

2018-11-13 Thread Paul Stenquist
That url doesn’t seem to work. I really would like this but probably don’t need it. https://www.google.com/amp/s/www.bhphotovideo.com/c/product/1343400-REG/gitzo_gk100t_100_year_anniversary_edition.html/amp/ Paul > On Nov 13, 2018, at 6:45 PM, Paul Stenquist wrote: > > Here you go, Larry.

Re: Tripods

2018-11-13 Thread Dale H. Cook
At 10:16 AM 11/13/2018, Bruce Walker wrote: >In my experience, when I remember to bring a tripod I don't end up using it. >When I need a tripod, I forgot to bring it -- it's at home. I carry one stashed under the rear seat in my Explorer. The camera bag comes with me when I go back into the

Re: Tripods

2018-11-13 Thread Mark Roberts
l...@red4est.com wrote: >One thing I can always count on this list for is people bragging about how >crappy their gear is. When I was a young man we used to have to carve our own tripod legs out of discarded pallet wood and forge our ball heads from scrap metal scavenged from the rusted out

Re: Tripods

2018-11-13 Thread P. J. Alling
Well, I did say relatively inexpensive. On 11/13/2018 3:19 PM, Igor PDML-StR wrote: There are tripods that are sturdy, light, and inexpensive. Pick any two. :-) Igor P. J. Alling Tue, 13 Nov 2018 10:01:16 -0800 wrote: I'm sorry Larry, I wish I had a good suggestion for you, but I too am

Re: Tripods

2018-11-13 Thread lrc
Yeah, I actually own three of them. On November 13, 2018 1:09:08 PM PST, Igor PDML-StR wrote: > > >Larry, > >I suspect it is not what you are looking for, - but just in case: >A very sturdy "budget" tripod that I've used for many years is the >original (aluminum!) Tiltall tripod. >They are

Re: GESO Broken Shades

2018-11-13 Thread Igor PDML-StR
These photos tell a story, even if some of them are not perfect as stand-alone photographs. And I agree with Ann about that B portrait: it stands on its own. I know that type of challenging light quite well: it is very popular in the blues and jazz/swing music/dance community. So, I

Re: GESO Broken Shades

2018-11-13 Thread ann sanfedele
Just to be clear, Igor - you don't at all understand my point of view ... I think, however, Larry does :-) ann On 11/13/2018 5:23 PM, Igor PDML-StR wrote: These photos tell a story, even if some of them are not perfect as stand-alone photographs. And I agree with Ann about that B portrait:

Re: Tripods

2018-11-13 Thread Alan C
Wooden theodolite tripods are relatively cheap but weigh close to 20lbs. The old Pentax M42 1000mm f8 came with something like this. http://www.surveysupplyinc.com/seco-birch-hardwood-tripod-dual-locks/ Alan C On 13-Nov-18 10:46 PM, Ralf R Radermacher wrote: Am 13.11.18 um 07:26 schrieb

Re: Tripods

2018-11-13 Thread Ralf R Radermacher
Am 13.11.18 um 07:26 schrieb Larry Colen: My tripod has disappeared. I've searched the house and cars several times and can't find it anyplace. I've got a really bad feeling that I set it down and neglected to pick it up when the wave at Perpetua kicked my ass around the block. It was a

Re: Tripods

2018-11-13 Thread Igor PDML-StR
Larry, I suspect it is not what you are looking for, - but just in case: A very sturdy "budget" tripod that I've used for many years is the original (aluminum!) Tiltall tripod. They are available on e-bay for various amounts, typically in the range of $30-100, but I see one right now at

Re: Tripods

2018-11-13 Thread Igor PDML-StR
There are tripods that are sturdy, light, and inexpensive. Pick any two. :-) Igor P. J. Alling Tue, 13 Nov 2018 10:01:16 -0800 wrote: I'm sorry Larry, I wish I had a good suggestion for you, but I too am in need of a decent tripod. My search for one that is a.) of good quality, that

Re: Tripods

2018-11-13 Thread P. J. Alling
Well, more or less. On 11/13/2018 1:30 PM, John wrote: Hopefully, you at least know where the car is. On 11/13/2018 12:01, P. J. Alling wrote: Well I don't have that problem, my crappy tripod is in the car, of course I have no idea at this point where any of the plates are... On