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wco81 · Feb 18, 2006, 1:54 AM

Wondering what people are using.Ideally, something which folds up so that I can toss it in a back pack or messenger bag and take everywhere.Seems the only thing in this category, at least on a cursory glance, are those table mini tripods, which fold out to about a foot or less in height.The main use would be for night time photos. Lot of beautifully lit cathedrals and such in Europe.

Seems the only thing in this category, at least on a cursory glance, are those table mini tripods, which fold out to about a foot or less in height.The main use would be for night time photos. Lot of beautifully lit cathedrals and such in Europe.

Scotious · Feb 18, 2006, 6:23 PM

Tiny and light (but I wouldn't call it sturdy.)Â* Does the job, & has a removable plate that can live on the camera:

http://www.velbon-tripod.com/ultra_maxi.htm

ignavia · Feb 23, 2006, 2:34 PM

How does the leg locking mechanism work on that? It's hard to tell from the photos.

Scotious · Feb 28, 2006, 9:14 PM

ignavia wrote:

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How does the leg locking mechanism work on that? It's hard to tell from the photos.

Couldn't be esier. Hand twist black knobs to tighten and loosen. Look at link on the bottom left of website for an instruction manual.

wco81 · Feb 28, 2006, 9:22 PM

Ordered it from Amazon for $87.Â* I belive there are different versions of the Max IS.Â* One with a ball mount and another with a more traditional mount.I got the one with the ball mount.Tried one of the Sunpack-made ones at Ritz which goes for $35.Â* More bulkier and heavier and not as solid as the Velbon.

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Feb 18, 2006, 1:54 AM	#1
wco81 Junior Member Join Date: Nov 2003 Posts: 29	Wondering what people are using.Ideally, something which folds up so that I can toss it in a back pack or messenger bag and take everywhere.Seems the only thing in this category, at least on a cursory glance, are those table mini tripods, which fold out to about a foot or less in height.The main use would be for night time photos. Lot of beautifully lit cathedrals and such in Europe. Seems the only thing in this category, at least on a cursory glance, are those table mini tripods, which fold out to about a foot or less in height.The main use would be for night time photos. Lot of beautifully lit cathedrals and such in Europe.

Feb 18, 2006, 6:23 PM	#2
Scotious Senior Member Join Date: Jun 2004 Posts: 190	Tiny and light (but I wouldn't call it sturdy.)Â* Does the job, & has a removable plate that can live on the camera: http://www.velbon-tripod.com/ultra_maxi.htm

Feb 23, 2006, 2:34 PM	#3
ignavia Member Join Date: Jun 2004 Posts: 93	How does the leg locking mechanism work on that? It's hard to tell from the photos.

Feb 28, 2006, 9:22 PM	#5
wco81 Junior Member Join Date: Nov 2003 Posts: 29	Ordered it from Amazon for $87.Â* I belive there are different versions of the Max IS.Â* One with a ball mount and another with a more traditional mount.I got the one with the ball mount.Tried one of the Sunpack-made ones at Ritz which goes for $35.Â* More bulkier and heavier and not as solid as the Velbon.