3. Re: Thanks on backpacking solutions (TRIPOD CHOICE).

["Lou Judson" inaudio]

Curious if anyone here has used the Shure S15A mic stand - I got one
for classical recordings, and if needed for nature it would work very
well, and 6 pounds - I don't backpack so not sure how heavy that is
relatively speaking:

<http://www.fullcompass.com/product/302761.html>
$169 is lower than the camera tripods... and it goes up to 15 feet!

<L>
Lou Judson =95 Intuitive Audio
415-883-2689

On May 2, 2007, at 10:44 AM, geopaul7 wrote:

> I certainly don't like having cheap, temporary equipment, but I think
> this will have the proper functioning if I weigh it down properly.  I
> need to save money right now for other more important gear--new sound
> editor (Apple Pro Logic), new cables, new mics (researching), new
> recorder (researching).
>
> The small Gitzo may become my tripod of choice after a while.  But now,
> at Radio Shack, how can I go too far wrong for $10--as long as it does
> not break on the trip.