Acekerman Posted November 8, 2019 Share #1 Posted November 8, 2019 Advertisement (gone after registration) This has been few times on the forum but not in many years. Whats are folks using for a tripod for there Leica S? How about travel? Handheld even with a Leica S 006? Thanks in advance as Im trying maximize the format as best as I can. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
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darylgo Posted November 8, 2019 Share #2 Posted November 8, 2019 I use a 2 series Gitzo for field work, especially hiking, if carrying a short distance or studio type work then a 3 series is preferred. Carbon fiber to eliminate vibrations. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Acekerman Posted November 9, 2019 Author Share #3 Posted November 9, 2019 Thank you. Do always use a tripod? Or handheld in good light? Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
darylgo Posted November 9, 2019 Share #4 Posted November 9, 2019 I have hiked with the S and while moving to my destination I shoot handheld, 1/250 sec minimum. When I'm at my destination the tripod is used. I can't say that I ever find the handheld to be wanting. While at the Leica store I met a fellow S shooter, be shoots 3 images handheld and says one will be sharper (better). I tried this and found it's helpful. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
ropo54 Posted November 9, 2019 Share #5 Posted November 9, 2019 (edited) Handheld in good lighting is fine with the S 006. Best to stay under 800 iso, though. Edited November 9, 2019 by ropo54 1 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Photon42 Posted November 9, 2019 Share #6 Posted November 9, 2019 I use my S almost always handheld, but then I am not the typical landscape shooter. Unsurprisingly, I use a tripod when the situation demands and permits it, and I am probably the one who rather tries to catch a moment with 1/30, even with the S. I have calm hands and the shutter is well damped, so that works more often than not. The S 007 gives me more freedom in the handheld department than the older S2. My travel Tripod is the Gitzo Traveler 1 with the respective Gitzo head, which is probably to some here considered a monopod at best. It is however lightweight, packs really small and then the S is not my only camera. If I would strictly only do landscape and lots of long exposures, I do not think I would buy an S camera now, but rather a used X1D. 1 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
ropo54 Posted November 9, 2019 Share #7 Posted November 9, 2019 Advertisement (gone after registration) Does anyone have a particular recommendation for a tabletop tripod option? Thanks, Rob Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
albertknappmd Posted November 9, 2019 Share #8 Posted November 9, 2019 I have been using a RRS CF tripod and found that it really does improve both the composition and sharpness of the LANDSCAPE, ARCHITECTURAL OR LOW LIGHT pictures. As to street photography, no tripod or monopod etc... This low light picture of whiskey distillery in Dingle Ireland is an apposite example... 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! 1 Link to post Share on other sites Simply register for free here – We are always happy to welcome new members! ' data-webShareUrl='https://www.l-camera-forum.com/topic/303293-tripods-for-leica-s-how-about-travel-handheld-for-006/?do=findComment&comment=3851386'>More sharing options...
Acekerman Posted November 10, 2019 Author Share #9 Posted November 10, 2019 On your RRS tripod do you use the 55 or 40 head? Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
John McMaster Posted November 10, 2019 Share #10 Posted November 10, 2019 Arca Swiss Cube (have one on my CF Gitzo) is the one to go for... john Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
albertknappmd Posted November 10, 2019 Share #11 Posted November 10, 2019 55 Albert 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! 1 Link to post Share on other sites Simply register for free here – We are always happy to welcome new members! ' data-webShareUrl='https://www.l-camera-forum.com/topic/303293-tripods-for-leica-s-how-about-travel-handheld-for-006/?do=findComment&comment=3852166'>More sharing options...
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