Okay, not really underwater, but I am heading to the Everglades and want to shoot in water up to about three feet deep. I know Clyde Butcher does this all the time and I have been to his site but no real details there. I have a Gitzo 1325 but am concerned about the water getting into the carbon fiber legs and then not able to get out. Plus, I am not sure that the Gitzo is solid enough for my new camera. Sand particles also are a concern in the leg twist clamps.
I don't plan on backpacking too far so i am not so concerned about weight. I will be using a Silvestri Bicam with Maxibellows, sliding back and a Leaf 22. I don't mind over-kill as I plan on getting a real LF in the future. I thought about a wood tripod because the water obviously cannot get trapped. But will the wood have an adverse reaction to salt/brackish water? I would be drawn to a simple system. All constructive ideas are welcome.
John
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