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Old April 16th 07, 11:53 PM posted to rec.photo.equipment.medium-format
Craig Schroeder
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Default Suitable tripod for Pentax 6x7

Chris.

Do a little snooping in the old posts in here and perhaps in Photo.net
as there are endless discussions regarding taming the P67 equipment. I
have P67 gear and find that the equipment really isn't all that heavy
but it is a bit bulky and the tripods that adequately control it are
quite large and heavy. The support equipment is what really makes
field work more burdensome with the Pentax. Some of the vibes are
exaggerated feeling because the mirror return makes quite a flap but
this is after the exposure, remember. Everyone develops their own
levels of standards and what makes great 8X10's can look a big raggedy
at 16X20 so some of your decisions may be based on your required print
sizes. My recommendation is to not underestimate the need for
substantial support for the Pentax. I use medium format rangefinders
and find that I can use tripods that one would typically rate as 35mm
sort of gear but the small mass in motion on them gets very good
results with lighter pods.

On 15 Apr 2007 09:52:53 -0700, "Christopher Tidy"
wrote:

Hi folks,

I'm thinking of moving into medium format photography when money
allows. Currently I shoot 35 mm with a Nikkormat FT3, which I love,
but there are times when I would like better resolution for my best
pictures.


Craig Schroeder
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