Huntsville get-together: tripod help please

[Frits]

This is a question for the folks attending the Huntsville get-together next week.

Would one of the locals attending have a spare tripod that I could borrow?

Reason: I have a short connect when changing planes in Toronto. If I have checked luggage I fear that I won't have enough time, especially because I need to go through the Customs routine in Toronto. This is why I am now contemplating to have cabin luggage only: One bag with clothing & stuff and a camera bag (LowePro Mini-Trekker). I'll probably be OK, but I am quite sure that I will not be allowed to have a tripod or monopod in my cabin luggage.

Aarrgghhh, I wish I could just drive down instead...

 

[Rich Gibson]

This is a question for the folks attending the Huntsville get-together next week.

Would one of the locals attending have a spare tripod that I could borrow?

Reason: I have a short connect when changing planes in Toronto. If I have checked luggage I fear that I won't have enough time, especially because I need to go through the Customs routine in Toronto. This is why I am now contemplating to have cabin luggage only: One bag with clothing & stuff and a camera bag (LowePro Mini-Trekker). I'll probably be OK, but I am quite sure that I will not be allowed to have a tripod or monopod in my cabin luggage.

Aarrgghhh, I wish I could just drive down instead...

I have a smallish Velbon which will do in a pinch. I take it with me on trips to Europe because it packs small and is light. You're welcome to it. It has an Acratech head on it as well.

Rich

 

[dmwphoto]

Rich looks to have solved your issue and I am sure there will be others that can help as well. I will have a couple of tripods along but only one ball head.
dave

 

[Frits]

Thanks guys, you are the greatest.
This already seals the deal that I'll go with my plan.

I really regret this though, since I recently upgraded my tripod for an absolute beauty with a tank solid ball head. I'd have loved to have it with me...:frown:

 

[dmwphoto]

I will be bringing the Gitzo 1348 and the Fiesol CT3471, both very heavy duty. I use my wimberly on the Fiesol but if you bring your ball head you can use that one on Saturday. I will be leaving early Sunday am but even at that I could leave it and have someone ship it back to me when you are done.
What ever you need, we will get it.
Dave

 

[Frits]

I will be bringing the Gitzo 1348 and the Fiesol CT3471, both very heavy duty. I use my wimberly on the Fiesol but if you bring your ball head you can use that one on Saturday. I will be leaving early Sunday am but even at that I could leave it and have someone ship it back to me when you are done.
What ever you need, we will get it.
Dave

Thanks again Dave!
I am wary to bring my ball head. It is a tank-solid hunk that weighs 3 pounds, I doubt that it would be allowed as hand luggage.
Come to think of it though, I have a smaller one on my monopod. A Bogen/Manfrotto for which I have plates for the camera and 300mm. Although it is a small ball head, it'll do. I'll bring it.

 

[ozarkshome]

Frits, I imagine there will be some spare gear around. Don't sweat it, just check with me. Hopefully I or someone will have something that will work.

If not we can always go play golf and rent some clubs.
:biggrin: :biggrin: :biggrin: :biggrin:

 

[cajun angel]

Frits, just go with what you can and I can almost guarantee that someone will have something you can use! I ain't taken no excuses from ya for not having a few million photos to post either! LOL! :wink: :biggrin:

 

[Rich Gibson]

Thanks again Dave!
I am wary to bring my ball head. It is a tank-solid hunk that weighs 3 pounds, I doubt that it would be allowed as hand luggage.
Come to think of it though, I have a smaller one on my monopod. A Bogen/Manfrotto for which I have plates for the camera and 300mm. Although it is a small ball head, it'll do. I'll bring it.

In any case I'll bring the Velbon and Acratech ball head just in case.

Rich

 

[Frits]

In any case I'll bring the Velbon and Acratech ball head just in case.

Rich

Much appreciated Rich, thanks so much!

 

[DoorMan]

Frits I am driving and will have a couple of Gitzo's, a 1228 and 1325. I use the Wimbley on the 1325 and have a ball head on the 1228. You are welcome to use one of these. I am sure there will be plenty of equipment there.

 

[Clix Pix]

Another offer here: I've got the Wimberley on the Gitzo 1325 and also a RRS BH-55 on a second Gitzo 1325, so you'd be welcome to use one of those, as obviously I cannot use two tripods simultaneously! Also have a Gitzo monopod with a Wimberley C-10 clamp on it and a mni-tripod with the RRS BH-40.....

 

[Frits]

Thanks again all for helping me out :smile:

 

[cajun angel]

Thanks again all for helping me out :smile:

Frits, do you really thing we're gonna let you find an EXCUSE for not taking a ton of photos?! Hmmmm? Well, you better have plenty of battery, memory, and better not break that shutter finger! LOL I sincerely hope you have a wondeful and safe trip to AL!

 

[Frits]

I just want to say "Thank You" again to Dave Watts and Patrick for lending me your tripods. Combined with the little ball head that I brought (from my monopod, which takes the plates I had on my body and 300mm), I was all set to get some pictures over the weekend.

 

[dmwphoto]

my pleasure Frits!