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	It's all Alan's fault by William Robb-3 :: Rate this Message: Reply to Author \| View Threaded \| Show Only this Message After reading Alan's comments about invisible camera support and my tendency to not use tripods when I should, I took a hard look at what I was using for tripods, with an eye to determining why I habitually leave them in the car. The lightest tripod I had is a Monfrotto 055, which while not classified as a heavy, is certainly no lightweight either, and as I now seem to be perpetually hobbled by cartilage and ligament problems in my knee, I suspect that I'm not carrying because of the weight. So, I decided to look around at what's out there in smallish carbon fibre tripods, especially the ones from Feisol, which seem to be getting very good press, and are relatively inexpensive compared to what they are knocking off from (Gitzo). I ended up with a Feisol Tournament tripod and their CB-50 ballhead, for a total weight of 1.6kg. This is about half the weight of my 055 and head, so hopefully I'll be more inclined to take it out of the car. If anyone wants a good deal on a used tripod, I have the following for sale: Manfrotto 055 legs with 155 head. Manfrotto 029 Triman (no head). Both are in good but used condition. Buyers local to Regina would be preferred because of the cost of shipping something this heavy (especially the 029, which is a bit of a horse). bill ------------------------------------ Community email addresses: Post message: PrairiePhoto@... Subscribe: PrairiePhoto-subscribe@... Unsubscribe: PrairiePhoto-unsubscribe@... List owner: PrairiePhoto-owner@... Shortcut URL to this page: http://www.yahoogroups.com/community/PrairiePhotoYahoo! Groups Links <> To visit your group on the web, go to: http://groups.yahoo.com/group/PrairiePhoto/ <> Your email settings: Individual Email \| Traditional <> To change settings online go to: http://groups.yahoo.com/group/PrairiePhoto/join (Yahoo! ID required) <> To change settings via email: mailto:PrairiePhoto-digest@... mailto:PrairiePhoto-fullfeatured@... <> To unsubscribe from this group, send an email to: PrairiePhoto-unsubscribe@... <> Your use of Yahoo! Groups is subject to: http://docs.yahoo.com/info/terms/
	Re: It's all Alan's fault by kyle martens :: Rate this Message: Reply to Author \| View Threaded \| Show Only this Message I have the same issues even with moderately normal mobility. I started carrying along a small bean bag on hikes etc. There is almost always something to rest it on or against. I always wanted one of those tree spike screws with the camera head but I didn't buy it before they were pulled from the shelves. --- On Tue, 6/2/09, William Robb <warobb@...> wrote: From: William Robb <warobb@...> Subject: [PrairiePhoto] It's all Alan's fault To: PrairiePhoto@... Date: Tuesday, June 2, 2009, 12:56 PM After reading Alan's comments about invisible camera support and my tendency to not use tripods when I should, I took a hard look at what I was using for tripods, with an eye to determining why I habitually leave them in the car. The lightest tripod I had is a Monfrotto 055, which while not classified as a heavy, is certainly no lightweight either, and as I now seem to be perpetually hobbled by cartilage and ligament problems in my knee, I suspect that I'm not carrying because of the weight. So, I decided to look around at what's out there in smallish carbon fibre tripods, especially the ones from Feisol, which seem to be getting very good press, and are relatively inexpensive compared to what they are knocking off from (Gitzo). I ended up with a Feisol Tournament tripod and their CB-50 ballhead, for a total weight of 1.6kg. This is about half the weight of my 055 and head, so hopefully I'll be more inclined to take it out of the car. If anyone wants a good deal on a used tripod, I have the following for sale: Manfrotto 055 legs with 155 head. Manfrotto 029 Triman (no head). Both are in good but used condition. Buyers local to Regina would be preferred because of the cost of shipping something this heavy (especially the 029, which is a bit of a horse). bill ------------------------------------ Community email addresses: Post message: PrairiePhoto@... Subscribe: PrairiePhoto-subscribe@... Unsubscribe: PrairiePhoto-unsubscribe@... List owner: PrairiePhoto-owner@... Shortcut URL to this page: http://www.yahoogroups.com/community/PrairiePhotoYahoo! Groups Links
	Re: It's all Alan's fault by Terry Graham-2 :: Rate this Message: Reply to Author \| View Threaded \| Show Only this Message Some parts of this message have been removed. Learn more about Nabble's security policy. Hey, in my weakened state, I found my Nikon D300, grip and my 70-200/2.8 a little heavy. Terry Disclaimer: This e-mail is intended to impart a sense of humor. Given e-mail's inability to carry inflections, tone and facial expressions it may fail miserably in its intent. The sender acknowledges the limitations of the technology and assigns to the software in which this message was composed any ill feelings that may arise. __._,_.___ Messages in this topic (3) Reply (via web post) \| Start a new topic Messages \| Files \| Photos \| Links \| Database \| Polls \| Members \| Calendar Community email addresses: Post message: PrairiePhoto@... Subscribe: PrairiePhoto-subscribe@... Unsubscribe: PrairiePhoto-unsubscribe@... List owner: PrairiePhoto-owner@... Shortcut URL to this page: http://www.yahoogroups.com/community/PrairiePhoto Change settings via the Web (Yahoo! ID required) Change settings via email: PrairiePhoto-digest@... \| PrairiePhoto-traditional@... Visit Your Group \| Yahoo! Groups Terms of Use \| PrairiePhoto-unsubscribe@... Recent Activity 1 New Photos Visit Your Group Give Back Yahoo! for Good Get inspired by a good cause. Y! Toolbar Get it Free! easy 1-click access to your groups. Yahoo! Groups Start a group in 3 easy steps. Connect with others. . __,_._,___
	Re: It's all Alan's fault by Brent Parkin :: Rate this Message: Reply to Author \| View Threaded \| Show Only this Message Hey!!!! Glad to hear you are up and about. I just had my gall bladder out last week and can get your comment on the camera being heavy. Picking the D3 up hurt on the weekend. Made me wish I had a D40.... well not really, but it did cross my mind. Brent
	Re: It's all Alan's fault by KironKid :: Rate this Message: Reply to Author \| View Threaded \| Show Only this Message Superman Time to pick up the superb Tamron SP 24-135... In a message dated 6/3/2009 7:55:54 AM Pacific Daylight Time, nikonguy@... writes: Hey, in my weakened state, I found my Nikon D300, grip and my 70-200/2.8 a little heavy. Kiron Kid "A photograph that mirrors reality, cannot compare to one that reflects the spirit' **************Shop Inspiron, Studio and XPS Laptops at Dell.com (http://pr.atwola.com/promoclk/100126575x1222616459x1201464730/aol?redir=http:%2F%2Fad.d oubleclick.net%2Fclk%3B215218145%3B37264238%3Bd)
	Re: It's all Alan's fault by Terry Graham-2 :: Rate this Message: Reply to Author \| View Threaded \| Show Only this Message Some parts of this message have been removed. Learn more about Nabble's security policy. KironKid@... > Superman > > Time to pick up the superb Tamron SP 24-135... Hey, I have 25 lenses including the Tamron 35-105/2.8 so I have varied chioice. I was just saying that that my Nikons were a little heavy that's alll. terrry __._,_.___ Messages in this topic (6) Reply (via web post) \| Start a new topic Messages \| Files \| Photos \| Links \| Database \| Polls \| Members \| Calendar Community email addresses: Post message: PrairiePhoto@... Subscribe: PrairiePhoto-subscribe@... Unsubscribe: PrairiePhoto-unsubscribe@... List owner: PrairiePhoto-owner@... Shortcut URL to this page: http://www.yahoogroups.com/community/PrairiePhoto MARKETPLACE I Get Paid $450/day. Find out How. Part Time!. $9000/Month at Home. Learn how Part Time, online!. Mom Power: Discover the community of moms doing more for their families, for the world and for each other Change settings via the Web (Yahoo! ID required) Change settings via email: PrairiePhoto-digest@... \| PrairiePhoto-traditional@... Visit Your Group \| Yahoo! Groups Terms of Use \| PrairiePhoto-unsubscribe@... Recent Activity 1 New Photos Visit Your Group New business? Get new customers. List your web site in Yahoo! Search. Check out the Y! Groups blog Stay up to speed on all things Groups! Yahoo! Groups Weight Management Challenge Join others who are losing pounds. . __,_._,___
	Re: Re: It's all Alan's fault by Greg Vincent :: Rate this Message: Reply to Author \| View Threaded \| Show Only this Message Hi Terry, I like to keep the grip on my K20D because it feels more substantial and comfortable, but when I have the DA200 attached, it does get a bit heavy after a while. Nice to have the extra battery power, extra SD card and the wireless remote close at hand, but I guess that's what camera bags are for :-) My bad -- I should be using the tripod more than I do. Need a tripod holster on the motorcycle :-) One further twist in the "Greg might not get a K7D for a while" story. Carol is now talking about getting her own motorcycle as she is bored riding behind me as a passenger all the time. On a positive note, that makes more room available for camera equipoment :-) Regards, Greg > > From: Terry Graham <nikonguy@...>