leica1215 Posted January 28, 2017 Share #1 Posted January 28, 2017 Advertisement (gone after registration) I'm seeking tripod advise for SL, I seeking the table top or small sized, mainly use to have selfie, need advise on good quality, light weight and easy to carry around.... Advise is appreciated Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
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250swb Posted January 28, 2017 Share #2 Posted January 28, 2017 Use a bean bag, I can't really see the point of a tripod unless it's going to be big enough to work and a table top tripod with say an SL plus a 24-90 is going to be an absurd combination. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
JASP Posted January 28, 2017 Share #3 Posted January 28, 2017 Really Right Stuff TP-243 Ground-level tripod combined with RRS BC-18 Micro Ball. In use for over a year = summum! Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
dkCambridgeshire Posted January 28, 2017 Share #4 Posted January 28, 2017 Use a bean bag, I can't really see the point of a tripod unless it's going to be big enough to work and a table top tripod with say an SL plus a 24-90 is going to be an absurd combination. Not 'absurd'; HD table top tripods have a myriad of uses which is why e.g. Berleback offer their mini model which is capable of supporting 15kg … add a suitable ball head e.g. an Arca for a very versatile mini camera/lens support. https://www.berlebach.de/?bereich=details&id=249&sprache=english There is also the Gitzo GT3320GS https://www.bhphotovideo.com/c/product/611064-REG/Gitzo_GT3320BS_GT3320BS_2_Section_Aluminum_Tripod.html If they were 'absurd', established reputable manufacturers would not design and manufacture them. However, if planning SL' selfie' photography, a lens tripod collar is advisable to prevent the combination toppling over https://www.novoflex.com/en/products/adapters/stativschelle-leica-sl/ … I made an SL tripod collar by recycling an astronomical telescope mounting ring http://www.l-camera-forum.com/topic/262653-modifying-an-astro-telescope-ring-for-use-as-sl-lens-collar/?hl=collar dunk Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bill W Posted January 28, 2017 Share #5 Posted January 28, 2017 I tried the Leica table top tripod on my SL with 24-90. While it will work using the longest leg to support the 24-90 out front, it is a very precarious situation to put your $10,000 camera in. Not advised. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
jrp Posted January 28, 2017 Share #6 Posted January 28, 2017 The manfrotto pixie evo is light enough to carry around without noticing and works with M lenses on the SL, but the native lenses are too heavy for the ballhead. Beyond that, you are into the series 0, 1 or even 2 Gitzo sticks with a small Gitzo or Arca Swiss ball head. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
leica1215 Posted January 29, 2017 Author Share #7 Posted January 29, 2017 Advertisement (gone after registration) Not 'absurd'; HD table top tripods have a myriad of uses which is why e.g. Berleback offer their mini model which is capable of supporting 15kg … add a suitable ball head e.g. an Arca for a very versatile mini camera/lens support. https://www.berlebach.de/?bereich=details&id=249&sprache=english There is also the Gitzo GT3320GS https://www.bhphotovideo.com/c/product/611064-REG/Gitzo_GT3320BS_GT3320BS_2_Section_Aluminum_Tripod.html If they were 'absurd', established reputable manufacturers would not design and manufacture them. However, if planning SL' selfie' photography, a lens tripod collar is advisable to prevent the combination dunk The Gitzo should be a very nice choice, I checked it seem discontinued , Small and sturdy mini tripod. Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
RoySmith Posted January 29, 2017 Share #8 Posted January 29, 2017 I have the RRS (Really Right Stuff) BC-18 Micro Ball which is rated for 10lb (4.5 kg) load capacity, attached to the RRS TFA-01 Pocket Pod legs which is rated for 100 lbs. Welcome, dear visitor! As registered member you'd see an image here… Simply register for free here – We are always happy to welcome new members! It feels solid under the SL with the Summilux-SL 50mm. (I don't have have the 24-90) The RRS TFA-01 is discontinued, but there are 2 newer models. Link to post Share on other sites Simply register for free here – We are always happy to welcome new members! It feels solid under the SL with the Summilux-SL 50mm. (I don't have have the 24-90) The RRS TFA-01 is discontinued, but there are 2 newer models. ' data-webShareUrl='https://www.l-camera-forum.com/topic/268766-tripod-for-sl/?do=findComment&comment=3199213'>More sharing options...
Leicaiste Posted January 29, 2017 Share #9 Posted January 29, 2017 If you want to use the SL plus 24-90 on a tripod and improve the balance, the Novoflex tripod collar could be usefull to put the combo closer to the center of gravity. http://www.novoflex.com/en/products/adapters/stativschelle-leica-sl/ Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Yaroslavk Posted February 4, 2017 Share #10 Posted February 4, 2017 I've initially used my SL with a Joby SLR, which was quite convenient and good for tabletop work, but these tend to get wobbly within months of use. After catching the camera in mid-flight on 2 occassions I scrapped it and got the smallest Gitzo traveller (GT2545T). Pricey (around $600 us as bought in Singapore), but amazing light, sturdy, usable as a regular tripod but at the same timecan be used for tabletop work (just get a big table . The most amazing thing is that the size of it when fully collapsed is practically identical to the mentioned Joby (which is quite small, especially in comparison to the camera). And weight slightly more. In general - highly recommend it! Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
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