My ideal tripod.....

[Bob Salomon]

There is a bit of a review of the novoflex Here.

There are some changes that should be pointed out.
1: When you buy a QUADROPOD with any of the top plates (B, C or V) and a set of the aluminum or carbon legs you also get a four piece set of the short table top legs and the monopod adapter to make any one leg into a monopod (this is the top plate only, it is not a ball head top. A head would still screw directly on to the leg)>
2: When you buy the top plate version with the center column (C version) you get both the standard column and a short column. So the comments about low angle shooting in the review are now incorrect.

The inclusion of the short legs and monopod top are an ongoing promotion for the Quadropod in the USA. Other countries may or may not have this offering.

[Bob Salomon]

Man, is my knowledge out-of-date!

Thanks for that, Bob. The Quadropod is here. The Giotto VGR here. Patron Umbrella here.

There is always something new under the sun. Have you seen the Novoflex bike clamp to mount smart phones or tablets to handlebars? Or the complete kit that will also mount them to a windshield? These also mount lightweight cameras like a NEX or MFT system.

How about their new pocket MULTITOOL with 5 Allen keys, a T2, phillips and flat head in a small pocket sized folding tool that TSA allows on board.

[Mark Sawyer]

One feature I have always wanted on my "ideal" tripod would be where one leg was removable and could be used as a waking stick. what do you think?

My "ideal" tripod would have a bottle-opener on the side of the head.

Alas, the manufacturers are cold-hearted pragmatics with no idea of the real needs of the serious artist...

[Vaughn]

My "ideal" tripod would have a bottle-opener on the side of the head.

Alas, the manufacturers are cold-hearted pragmatics with no idea of the real needs of the serious artist...

While it is difficult to adapt to changes, there are some mighty fine micro-brews in cans these days...much lighter for those all-day photo hikes...

[Bob Salomon]

While it is difficult to adapt to changes, there are some mighty fine micro-brews in cans these days...much lighter for those all-day photo hikes...

I'm not a beer drinker but don't a lot come in bottles with twist-off tops?

[Jac@stafford.net]

There is always something new under the sun. Have you seen the Novoflex bike clamp to mount smart phones or tablets to handlebars?

As an avid bicyclist I am pretty much up on such. Have you seen the picture of my face after my most recent bike crash? I will spare everyone. The accident also destroyed my one-week old Leica M9. That hurt!

[Mark Sawyer]

I'm not a beer drinker but don't a lot come in bottles with twist-off tops?

Yes, the same way a lot of cameras come with built-in telephones and angry bird games. The better ones don't.

[Bob Salomon]

Yes, the same way a lot of cameras come with built-in telephones and angry bird games. The better ones don't.

Why not? Doesn't Crown Cork and Seal make the caps used on the bottles made in the US?

Or is it imported beers use the old type crimp cap only?

[Mark Sawyer]

Why not? Doesn't Crown Cork and Seal make the caps used on the bottles made in the US?

Or is it imported beers use the old type crimp cap only?

In the US, only the very big brewing companies use twist-off caps, and they make the fizzy yellow light beers. The smaller companies that make the tastier brews all use crimp-ons.

[goamules]

Originally Posted by Bob Salomon - HP Marketing
"I'm not a beer drinker but don't a lot come in bottles with twist-off tops?"

Yes, the same way a lot of cameras come with built-in telephones and angry bird games. The better ones don't.

Best Quote Of The Week.