mh2000
Well-known
I just got a closeup kit for my IIa and realize I need a new small tripod to use it. My Bilorett is kind of wobbly and not that good for adjustment and my Gitzo is just too much to haul around for such a small camera (might as well take the SLR if I'm going to take such a big tripod)...
anyway, I'm looking for suggestions of really small light tripods. I've seen tourists with some nice little tripods for their digicams that I'm sure will work, I just don't know what they are or where they stock them.
thanks!
anyway, I'm looking for suggestions of really small light tripods. I've seen tourists with some nice little tripods for their digicams that I'm sure will work, I just don't know what they are or where they stock them.
thanks!
ZeissFan
Veteran
Manfrotto makes a series of tripods that are somewhat lightweight and very sturdy and should work with a Retina IIa nicely.
The problem with lightweight tripods and a Retina IIa, I think, is that the weight of the Retina could cause it to topple if bumped lightly.
The model that I have is the Digi 714SHB. If I were to buy again, I would buy one with a pan head. This one has a ball head, to which I've attached the 3229 tilt head that allows the use of the Manfrotto quick-release plates.
Collapsed, it's about 14 inches in length.
I don't know if it's still made. Manfrotto seems to change its lineup frequently.
The problem with lightweight tripods and a Retina IIa, I think, is that the weight of the Retina could cause it to topple if bumped lightly.
The model that I have is the Digi 714SHB. If I were to buy again, I would buy one with a pan head. This one has a ball head, to which I've attached the 3229 tilt head that allows the use of the Manfrotto quick-release plates.
Collapsed, it's about 14 inches in length.
I don't know if it's still made. Manfrotto seems to change its lineup frequently.