Monty Brigham wrote:
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> The most recommended tripod is called Bogen/Manfrotto at
> www.eagleoptics.com I think it will do the trick for you.
They make good tripods, all the way up to things that could hold your
car up. It's a brand name, lots of models. If you have the money I think
they make some carbon fiber tripods that would be very light. The big
problem with most light tripods is that that vibrate easily, and you
bought the tripod (if it's for camera use) to keep vibration down.
Note if you do macro work you want to carefully examine how the tripod
will get you close to the ground. I do lots of macro, which makes most
standard design tripods awkward to use for things on the ground. That's
how I ended up with a Unilock, it's design will work not only down close
to the ground, but on very steep slopes and such like. The Unilock is a
improved version of the Benbo. Both are so different to use that you
have to retrain your thinking, but you can get tripod support in quite a
few more places with them.
For microphones outdoors I prefer light stands, the kind that fold into
nice neat packages, and can go much higher than photo tripods.
Unfortunately they are not that light as far as hiking. They are,
however, pretty cheap off ebay.
I also use a carbon fiber "boom pole". It's actually a cut down
collapsible panfish pole, originally 20', cut down to 14' to make the
end large enough. I use it primarily to dip my hydrophone. The reach
saves wading, and fighting through the edge brush. Collapsed it's a
fairly good walking stick.
Walt
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