Originally Posted by
Ari
I just received the Atlas 42-L2 tripod. It's the most beautiful, amazing tripod I've ever laid eyes on. Truly a wonder among tripods. A freakin' 2-section tripod with 42mm tubes!
It weighs 5.4 pounds, but feels lighter.
Now, I want to solicit some opinions from anyone following this thread.
Originally, we planned to make this 2-section tripod 6 feet tall. Randy suggested a max height of 65 inches, and that's what this tripod is now.
But the folded height is just a bit under 40 inches.
I don't think most of us here shooting LF have a problem carrying such a long folded tripod since we usually pack up our gear before moving to a new location.
The tripod would be carried over one shoulder, typically.
But I'm also thinking of others who use smaller gear and tend to strap the tripod to a backpack (me included, when I'm shooting digital).
At nearly 40 inches, strapping this tripod to a backpack would make for a very unwieldy experience, not an easy balancing act when walking.
So my question is: do I reduce the folded length of the tripod a bit more?
I was thinking it should be 34-35 inches. Or should it be a little less?
What do you think?
Thanks
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