Help: Z750 horrible night scene photos.

I think you could probably get away with using the smaller Ultrapod I for those prosumer cameras. I believe they are quite a bit lighter than DSLRs, and not much heavier than my G3 (which was supported very well by the Ultrapod I).

I would be inclined to suggest the smaller tripod for the smaller camera. If you start on compromising with the tripod size (much like with compromising with camera size) then you just find yourself leaving the tripod (or camera) at home more often. In the end, they dont cost much, so you could get the smaller one, and if it really struggles with the larger prosumer cameras, get the Ultrapod II for them.

Elia

Flwrpwr said:

You're welcome. I have really been debating which model to get as I
also have a couple of larger digital cameras (Olympus "UZI" and a
Panasonic FZ20) with which I'd like to use a small pod...perhaps
the Ultrapod 2. These cameras both have image stabilization, but I
live in a gusty wind area and it's sometimes hard to hold the
camera steady...something like this might help...without having to
drag out my full-size tripod. The drawback: 7+ inches for the
Ultrapod 2 as opposed to 4 inches for the Ultrapod 1(and less for
the Mini)...but then I could use it for all 3 cameras....
decisions...decisions.

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I have a velcro strap mini-tripod that I bought at Eddie Bauer, of all places.

But I always keep my full sized tripod in the car, because you won't always be somewhere that you can strap the mini-tripod to.

And don't worry if you look silly, because if you're taking pictures in challenging situations, there will always be props you can use to help get better pictures.

I get odd looks all the time when I'm using my Lumiquest Pocket Bouncer on my external flash (for my 300D).

Just got the new Mini in and was amazed at how small it was. It can easily fit in a pants pocket and is easy to use. I'll now have to find some uses for it.