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replacement tripod ordered
A tripod of mine failed, the centre column ratchet winder being plastic the thin splines wore out. It was a cheap one anyway and had it for many years.
So given it a lot of thought I have just purchased a replacement on Amazon on one of their deals the offer from time to time. So I have ordered a " Manfrotto Befree Live, Travel Video Tripod with Video Camera Head and Lever Closure," tripod reduced by £50 and I am always out for a deal if possible.
I could have gone for the twist lock version but I am never really happy that I have checked trhe legs are locked, With the lever type it is easy to see it is in the locked position
Why did I decide to get this one? well first being a travel tripod it folds down quite small,as many also are, and it is fairly light. that is not the main reason though. If it is placed on a slope it normally means adjusting the legs to level up. This one apart from the normal up/down side to side fluid movement this also has a small ball type adjustment so the tripod head can be tilted sideways saving that leg adjustment. Also that head “should” be removable and fit onto my really heavy manfrotto tripod as well, good thinking yes? that one only has a pistol type head at the moment.
don't know if this is of interest or not but it might help someone
A tripod of mine failed, the centre column ratchet winder being plastic the thin splines wore out. It was a cheap one anyway and had it for many years.
So given it a lot of thought I have just purchased a replacement on Amazon on one of their deals the offer from time to time. So I have ordered a " Manfrotto Befree Live, Travel Video Tripod with Video Camera Head and Lever Closure," tripod reduced by £50 and I am always out for a deal if possible.
I could have gone for the twist lock version but I am never really happy that I have checked trhe legs are locked, With the lever type it is easy to see it is in the locked position
Why did I decide to get this one? well first being a travel tripod it folds down quite small,as many also are, and it is fairly light. that is not the main reason though. If it is placed on a slope it normally means adjusting the legs to level up. This one apart from the normal up/down side to side fluid movement this also has a small ball type adjustment so the tripod head can be tilted sideways saving that leg adjustment. Also that head “should” be removable and fit onto my really heavy manfrotto tripod as well, good thinking yes? that one only has a pistol type head at the moment.
don't know if this is of interest or not but it might help someone
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