Hi,
The walking stick would work well on flat ground, but depending on loca=
tion you may run into ground that is very uneven, a tripod with adjustable =
leg length will compensate this and also keep your gear from toppling over.
-Mike.
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> --- In Philip Tyler <macmang4125@> wrot=
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> > As a birdwatcher I invested in a carbon fibre tripod which is proving a=
n excellent mic stand! I bought some adapters from Hama which convert the s=
maller thread of a tripod to the larger thread used on mic clips.
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> Hi Phil
> Which carbon fibre tripod did you get? I've had a search for them. I foun=
d "Gitzo GT0541 tripod" which extends up to 142cm (should that be OK for he=
ight?), weighs only 0.78kg which sounds great, but, costs 276 English pound=
s, which is more than I was hoping to pay. Did you find a cheaper one?
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> Also, didn't someone mention they were looking for a mic stand that they =
could use as a walking stick? Well, while searching I found this:
> http://www.robertwhite.co.uk/products.asp?PT_ID=3D567
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> Wouldn't suit me as it looks like it will only work on level ground, but =
might please whoever was searching for that!
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> Justin
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