Bought a new tripod today

[BlueCorn]

:lol:

I've been playing around with some really low, wide angle shots lately. My Gitzo can get pretty low but the camera is still about a foot off of the ground. I wanted lower.

I found this little Manfrotto setup and it's pretty cool. It's a 209 set of legs with a 482 BH. I added a Really Right Stuff clamp so it works with my existing L-bracket. I don't have live view on my camera so I rely on an angled viewfinder but I can't wait to get out and start playing with it.

I might end up picking up a RRS BH-25 at some point as this little guy can't hold much weight but for now it'll work.

 

[Misled]

That's cute!!!!!! :lol: How far off the ground??


I've been using this for over 25 years.

 

[BlueCorn]

With the RRS plate it's 4.5"



(but I tell everyone that it's 8)

 

[Misled]

:lol:

 

[aquariumclown]

Cool, I ordered this today...

 

[BlueCorn]

My Gitzo gets that low, this is about 6" lower.

 

[aquariumclown]

which Gitzo do you have Doug?

 

[BlueCorn]

GT 2540

 

[aquariumclown]

Aw, those are nice

 

[IPT]

better bring some drop cloths or wear good gear. You're gonna be making like a carpet to use that thing (and probably be getting some cool shots too!).

 

[BlueCorn]

:lol: - yeah no kidding. I actually have an angled viewfinder that I use when I'm trying to get low. It's a bit of a hassle but it works.