Thoughts when buying a new tripod

[CertEdFriday]

[Mallimak]

Is that a lens or a telescope

Whatever it is it's making me jealous

[Steven Gourlay]

Are we comparing sizes again :-)

[CertEdFriday]

Not had much of a chance to use the tripod yet. However:

• Very easy to set up
• Much lighter than a metal equivalent
• Only 3 sections, but it still comes up to eye level when the Gimble Head and 600mm lens is attached
• Leg locks are smooth in operation and lock solid without much pressure/twisting. (When legs are closed, air can be felt being expelled from the tubes as they are such a close fit)
• Getting the tripod set at low level is very quick even with no centre column
• Geared centre column, standard centre column or special video head are all readily available
• 2 year warranty
• Spares readily available

Next week I am on holiday from work as my wife put it! So will try and get out and use the gear and see how it performs in anger

[Greywolf]

That's not a lens, it's a mortar.

You do realize that you need a licence to fire on of those things.

[CertEdFriday]

Originally Posted by Greywolf

That's not a lens, it's a mortar.

You do realize that you need a licence to fire on of those things.

No problem - Qualified weapons instructor and Range Conduction Officer

[Greywolf]

Phew, that's alright then.