Re: [Leica] Tripod suggestions

[Michael Gerard <geeman1066@earthlink.net>]

Aram,
    I use a Slik--is that the one you are looking for, or is a Silk a different
brand with which I am not familiar.  Anyway, I used a different tripod than the
one you ask about here, but it is a carbon fiber and I like it very much.
Sturdy and light.
Regards,
Michael Gerard
geeman1066@earthlink.net

Aram Langhans wrote:

> I do a lot of macro work and my present tripod (Bogen 3221) is almost
> adequte as far as close to the ground, but the weight is getting me down.  I
> have been doing a lot of reading on carbon fiber tripods and have found a
> few that would fit my needs and price.  While Gitzo has impressive
> equipment, the Velbon Carmagne 640 and the Silk Pro 804 CF have rated very
> high in reviews I have read, and the Bogen carbons have not done so well.
> Do any of my fellow LUGers use the Velbon or Silk tripods?  I have a hard
> time finding any of them to look at.  I have been to Glazers in Seattle and
> they didn't have them.  I am going to Spokane tomorrow for a few day and
> will check out Huppins or any other places around there.  I haven't found
> anyone who actually has used or seen the Silk.
>
> Any help would be appreciated.  You guys haven't steered me wrong yet, but
> you have cost me a lot of money (R8) :-)
>
> Thanks.
>
> Aram
>
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