Trying to be active again

35mmfilmfan · 10-09-2019, 06:13 AM

Hi, Lisa - nice to hear another voice from the UK (I presume ?)

As for tripods - mine have legs that will splay for low-viewpoint shots - unfortunately, nowadays, my own legs won't let me get down there ! If I intend that kind of shot, I carry a small 'fisherman's stool' and use a right-angle viewfinder, bending down until my back tells me to desist. Best of macro luck, anyway - another item I have found useful is a focus-slide, for accurate framing and manual focus at given magnifications.

WondringLisa · 10-09-2019, 06:28 AM - **1 Like**

I know what you mean about legs not wanting to let you get too low lol. I am indeed from the UK :-). My mini tripod is great for hides and quite sturdy. My big one is very light weight (Manfrotto Compact Action Aluminum Tripod) and can suffer if there is a breeze, so definitely need something more sturdy.

I did go out and find some spiders on webs earlier, but the wind was blowing and so couldn't find a spider and web that was not vibrating in the accursed wind lol.

35mmfilmfan · 10-09-2019, 06:45 AM

Hides - so, birding too. Hmmm - interesting. Any time you want to buy me a slap-up meal, you are more than welcome LOL !

**ChrisPlatt** · 10-11-2019, 08:54 AM

Benbo tripods are made in UK and likely ideal for your needs.
My wife uses one for macro work, often just inches off the ground.

Note: DO NOT confuse Benbo with Benro, a suspiciously similar name...

Chris

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10-09-2019, 06:13 AM	#31
35mmfilmfan Pentaxian Join Date: Oct 2016 Location: Norfolk, UK Posts: 4,327	Hi, Lisa - nice to hear another voice from the UK (I presume ?) As for tripods - mine have legs that will splay for low-viewpoint shots - unfortunately, nowadays, my own legs won't let me get down there ! If I intend that kind of shot, I carry a small 'fisherman's stool' and use a right-angle viewfinder, bending down until my back tells me to desist. Best of macro luck, anyway - another item I have found useful is a focus-slide, for accurate framing and manual focus at given magnifications.

10-09-2019, 06:28 AM - 1 Like	#32
WondringLisa Forum Member Join Date: Oct 2017 Posts: 77 Original Poster	I know what you mean about legs not wanting to let you get too low lol. I am indeed from the UK :-). My mini tripod is great for hides and quite sturdy. My big one is very light weight (Manfrotto Compact Action Aluminum Tripod) and can suffer if there is a breeze, so definitely need something more sturdy. I did go out and find some spiders on webs earlier, but the wind was blowing and so couldn't find a spider and web that was not vibrating in the accursed wind lol.

10-09-2019, 06:45 AM	#33
35mmfilmfan Pentaxian Join Date: Oct 2016 Location: Norfolk, UK Posts: 4,327	Hides - so, birding too. Hmmm - interesting. Any time you want to buy me a slap-up meal, you are more than welcome LOL !

10-11-2019, 08:54 AM	#34
ChrisPlatt Site Supporter Join Date: Nov 2007 Location: Rockaway Beach NYC Posts: 7,692	Benbo tripods are made in UK and likely ideal for your needs. My wife uses one for macro work, often just inches off the ground. Note: DO NOT confuse Benbo with Benro, a suspiciously similar name... Chris

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