Compact tripod suggestions

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Amazing all this talk about feet and meters!

From what I heard, former US President Jimmy Carter tried to get the metric system accepted in USA but this never worked out...

 

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AND Leica still fits a quarter inch tripod bush to the base of its cameras !

 

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>I haven't been following this thread, but the new Outdoor Photography has >a review of tripods in this month's issue.

Jeffery

 

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As a final note, hopefully, to the question of using the metric system on this site.
I believe that America has been very aloof in not adopting the metric system. Especially, because our system is not nearly as well thought out or intuitive. However, my limited experience with on line chat has been with a audio company based out of Great Britian. On that site it seems that most British members use the "damned" inches and pounds measurements. So, I'm going to blame my ignorance on the Brits! I'll try to go metric on my next post.

BTW: 1 ounce (oz) = 28 grams (approx.)
1 pound (lb)= 16 ounces = 448 grams (approx.)

 

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A miss is as good as 2.5km approx, give them 2.5cm and they'll think they're a ruler...
How about old European tripod bush which measures not 1/4 inch (5m) but 3/8 inch (8mm) approx? This is the case on my M3. Fortunately, I got an economical adapter for about $US2. Other tripod advice posted here is useful. Sometimes it's better to have even a small tripod than none at all.

 

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> [Hi David

Do you mind sharing your source for this cheap adaptor also. I too am looking for this type to adaptor.

Many Thanks

Joseph Low from Singapore

 

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Sometimes it's better to have even a small tripod than none at all. =====================================================

The most important rule of tripods is a shakey tripod is worse than no tripod. Most of the inexpensive tripods are very flimsy. and they get even worse when the center column is raised.

While this is most appropriate for SLR cameras, the same rationale will apply to rangefinder cameras. Just use a little simple logic to modify the test.

A good way to choose a tripod is this:

At your camera store, ask to see the longest telephoto lens that will fit your camera. ( Or use an SLR from their stock ).



Set the camara & lens on your choice of tripods, using the tripod mount on the lens.



Aim the camera out a window and focus on a distant object.



While looking through the viewfinder, gently tap the far end of the lens. If you can see ANY shake throught the viewfinder, the tripod is not sturdy enough.



Obviously any tripod that will pass this test with an R and a 250 or 400 mm tele will be suitable for use with an M.

 

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Do you mind sharing your source for this cheap adaptor also. I too am looking for this type to adaptor.

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With the many excellent camera stores in Singapore, this should not be difficult to find. A good slaesperson at one of the better stores should be able to help.

 

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> I'm in Christchurch, New Zealand. The adaptor to mount a 1/4 tripod screw onto an M with a larger European 3/8 inch tripod bush is a tiny simple metal screw-in thingy. I bought it from Photo Warehouse (www.photowarehouse.co.nz or webmail@photowarehouse.co.nz) Also, Photo and Video International is very helpful (www.photo.co.nz email teaboy@photo.co.nz) We're a global economy, they could mail it. Joe, I remember Singapore has an excellent Leica store on Orchard Road, just up from and same side as Robinsons. But I'm sure any large pro store should be able to help. Good luck!

 

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I can now afford (looking at Ebay prices) a used Leica, as long as it isn't an M6 or newer. I'm sure billions and billions of people have asked this before, but which one should I buy?

Dana Per aspera, ad astra... http://www.pinnaclesys.com