Eoin Posted July 11, 2017 Share #21 Posted July 11, 2017 Advertisement (gone after registration) Hanging you camera bag under the tripod by the little hook in the centre column , generally improves the centre of gravity and provides enough weight that these things don't topple over. Other wise you're at the mercy of gusts and gravity and likely to have an expensive repair bill. 1 Quote Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
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pgk Posted July 11, 2017 Share #22 Posted July 11, 2017 My tripods are fitted with spikes which are an effective way of stabilising them in relevant ground - rubber feet fit over them when not needed. There are actually only two types of tripod - useless ones which don't hold the camera still - and good ones - which do. I advocate the largest/heaviest carbon-fibre tripod that you are willing to carry; after all its no good using one that's too light and which doesn't work..... Quote Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
bozu_shutterbugger Posted July 11, 2017 Author Share #23 Posted July 11, 2017 My tripods are fitted with spikes which are an effective way of stabilising them in relevant ground - rubber feet fit over them when not needed. There are actually only two types of tripod - useless ones which don't hold the camera still - and good ones - which do. I advocate the largest/heaviest carbon-fibre tripod that you are willing to carry; after all its no good using one that's too light and which doesn't work..... learned it the hard way after the 3 legged thing. That one broke from the center joint for no good reason. I now have Gitzo series 3 I think, Induro stealth 304 both are nice and steady. The head I have is from the respective manufacturers. I ran my numbers again today. At night I am at F11 !!! Except when I shooting stars and that turns rare. I called my dealer today and he said the same about SEM. Picking up my WATE tomorrow. Bought a good used one. Will post back here soon. Thanks for all the good advice [emoji120] Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk 2 Quote Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
weinlamm Posted July 12, 2017 Share #24 Posted July 12, 2017 The only reason one would get an earlier Leica (WATE included), Zeiss, Kobilux, MS Optica or CV 21 is for size, convenience, speed, "drawing" character, price or any combination thereof. In terms of sheer performance-setting aside 'rendering'--the SEM is the highest resolving, flattest-field and best-corrected 21 in M format ever produced. Period. Arguably exceeds any and all 21mm lenses extant in 35mm format, straight from f/3.4 onward. Whether the subjective look is your taste is something for you to determine. ADDENDUM: The ZM 4,5/21 was a similar exemplar on film but doesn't hold up on a digital sensor. The Zeiss 4.5 is great with digital, too. You only need to correct the (red) corners a little bit: https://www.l-camera-forum.com/topic/270975-zeiss-21mm-f45-c-biogon-on-leica-m10/?do=findComment&comment=3247264 1 Quote Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
bozu_shutterbugger Posted July 12, 2017 Author Share #25 Posted July 12, 2017 WATE is over ? [emoji120][emoji23] Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk Quote Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
michaelwj Posted July 13, 2017 Share #26 Posted July 13, 2017 I hope it works for you and we look forward to seeing the images! (I wonder how long it will be until the SEM or 1.4/21 will call again..) Quote Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tailwagger Posted July 13, 2017 Share #27 Posted July 13, 2017 Advertisement (gone after registration) Another vote for Gitzo. Lasts as long as a Leica. The RRS is good alternate, albeit a bit pricier. Certainly worth considering their heads as well. I have a BH-40, which I like very much. As these are near lifetime purchases, consider if its worth buying a bit of overhead in terms of size and weight, just in case. My setup easily handles a medium format DSLR. Overkill for a Leica, but thats extra stability and versatility for only a few more ounces and $$$. Quote Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
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