I've been looking round for a lightweight but sturdy camera tripod. My niggle here is that it appears all modern tripods use the 'quick release' gimmick. It may well release the camera quickly from the tripod. The problem is that unless you invest in several quick release plates it slows down the ability to change cameras. Personally I find them an annoyance if permanently fitted to a camera when using it hand held. Also I find a large knurled screw head on the old system much easier to use than the little D shaped wobbly handle on the screw in a quick release plate.
In the end I spent some time looking at used tripods built to the old standard with a fixed plate and locking screw / bolt. Each to their own. I guess we all have our favoured methods of working.
I use the old fashioned ones and picked up one in a charity shop.
ReplyDeleteI never got on with the Manfrotto set up but years ago found an ex-demo Gitzo carbon fibre tripod. It has the option of using a plate or direct attachment. It cost a small fortune but I have never used the old tripods since. Weight is never a problem for it nor for me carrying it.
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