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Re: Field Tripod

Subject: Re: Field Tripod
From: "Greg Weddig" gweddig
Date: Thu Apr 10, 2008 6:06 am ((PDT))
Hi John,
See the thread beginning with message #29586, or search for
"microphone tripod".

My post is in that thread that talks about my Gitzo, whicho I really
like.  Though it does not mount to a camera, it's legs extend further
than a traditional tripod allowing more stability on uneven terrain
with a large mic array on it.  There are others that do this as well.
 I have backpacked with it, it's lightweight and robust.

I think it's generally agreed that stability isn't quite as important
for audio as it is for camera work.  A cheap lightweight aluminum
tripod will get you far depending on what you are supporting.  An
aluminum tripod may not stand up as well under the forces in a
typically outfitted (read: full) backcountry backback

Good luck,

--greg weddig
Baltimore, MD
http://gregweddig.net

--- In  "John Tudor" <> wrote:
>
> Anyone know of a light weight, small size tripod for use in the field,
> that can also open up to around 1.5 - 1.8 metres high
>
> Preferably able to close down small enough to fit in/on audio bag or
> backpack.
>
> Able to mount microphone and/or camera.
>








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