[~mud~]

Looking for suggestions on a small, light packable tripod for my digital. I would expect a 6-18" version would suffice... mostly for getting level stable angles. I already have a large pricey unit for non-mtb so cheap works, too.

~mud

 

[pixelninja]

http://www.campmor.com/webapp/wcs/stores/servlet/ProductDisplay?productId=787&memberId=12500226&storeId=226&catalogId=40000000226&langId=-1

 

[jacksonpt]

good luck man. Let me tell ya from experience though, tripod or no... setting up the cam, starting the timer, running back to the bike, and getting into a good position for the pic is a lot harder than it seems.

 

[Tenchiro]

http://www.campmor.com/webapp/wcs/stores/servlet/ProductDisplay?productId=787&memberId=12500226&storeId=226&catalogId=40000000226&langId=-1

I have one of those and for lightwieght cameras they work great. Plus the velcro strap lets you use any tree or pole as a tripod.

 

[Transcend]

I have 2 ultrapods that I use for remote flashes. Both are excellent and will work great for small compact digis. They cost about $15 from bhphoto.com depending on the model (there is a few).

 

[~mud~]

.. setting up the cam, starting the timer, running back to the bike, and getting into a good position for the pic is a lot harder than it seems.

I really don't bother much with that... unless someone cares to see pics of arms & legs flailing. I've always had better photo results when setting up properly, and the photo opportunity ratio climbs exponentially while on the trail.

 

[jacksonpt]

hrmm... avatar, location, sig...

Harp?

 

[~mud~]

Harp?

busted...

Aside from the Yeti forum, I was quite tired of that other hangout.

 

[jacksonpt]

Ah, well... this place (at least this forum) has an, um... interesting dynamic.

Welcome to the

 

[binary visions]

Welcome to the ... Just don't take anything you read here seriously

 

[PatBranch]

^ That is good advice!

I am looking for a small light tripod that collapsess to about 15" to fit inside my dakine pack for filming with a mini DV. I don't want to spend a lot, although I want it to be somewhat sturdy.

 

[H8R]

Welcome to the ... Just don't take anything you read here seriously

And take all advise with a grain of salt. An HUGE grain of salt.

 

[PatBranch]

"An Huge"

 

[pixelninja]

http://www.joby.com

 

[PatBranch]

That thing is cool! I think I need one. That video on the right on that site is funny.

 

[splat]

I have a little fold up Yashica Tripod I have had for about 30 years , but that Joby looks cool!

 

[.:Jeenyus:.]

http://www.joby.com

That thing looks as if it is just going to crawl away.