sfowler Posted June 15, 2012 Share #1 Posted June 15, 2012 Advertisement (gone after registration) Please let me know which tripod you prefer to use with the X1 or X2. Thanks, Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
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Steve Lane Posted June 15, 2012 Share #2 Posted June 15, 2012 I use one of these; Velbon Ultra MAXi Mini: Amazon.co.uk: Electronics It is very small, light, well made and an ideal companion for my X1. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
wda Posted June 16, 2012 Share #3 Posted June 16, 2012 I chose the Velbon Ultra Rexi L shown here Velbon Ultra Rex-i L: Amazon.co.uk: Electronics It also suits my M9 so is dual purpose. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
tnturnerx1 Posted June 17, 2012 Share #4 Posted June 17, 2012 The Manfrotto 732CY carbon fiber to save weight (2.2#), paired with Manfrotto Ball Head 494RC2, paired with cheap (but very good!) Vidpro TC 22 tripod bag (22" long, about $13!), works fabulous. As usual, with most everything, I don't follow the rules. This tripod is a bit shorter than recommended. I'd rather save some weight than worrying about stooping a little bit. Worked wonderful for me on an extended field trip to China to take photos for TheArtfulToad.com. I carried it all day with no problem. The X1 (&presumably X2) paired with this tripod and bag makes an incredibly small package to take top-notch, quality photos. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
dickgrafixstop Posted June 28, 2012 Share #5 Posted June 28, 2012 I still like the old Leitz tabletop - without the ball head it folds up enough to be pocketable (even if it does look a bit like a weapon in a jacket pocket), is sturdy enough for the M9, and has a nice classic look to it. There's always something to prop it on so leg length/height isn't usually an issue. I also just bought a "gorilla" pod but haven't used it enough to form an opinion. (It is fun manipulating the legs though.) Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Spaniard69 Posted June 28, 2012 Share #6 Posted June 28, 2012 I'm using a Manfrotto 732CY and KPS Research & Design ball head. Rather she weight when traveling. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
wda Posted June 30, 2012 Share #7 Posted June 30, 2012 Advertisement (gone after registration) I still like the old Leitz tabletop - without the ball head it folds up enough to be pocketable (even if it does look a bit like a weapon in a jacket pocket), is sturdy enough for the M9, and has a nice classic look to it. There's always something to prop it on so leg length/height isn't usually an issue..... On many occasions this will be my choice too. I believe it is still available new although I bought mine used. The head is one of the finest available, with quick and positive locking. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
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