Comments on: Slik Sprint Pro Tripod Review http://www.myimpetus.com/index.php/2007/12/18/slik-sprint-pro-tripod-review/ Impetus is Latin for passion – this is a blog regarding passions in my life. Mon, 24 May 2010 07:17:22 -0400 http://wordpress.org/?v=2.8.5 hourly 1 By: Richard Crowe http://www.myimpetus.com/index.php/2007/12/18/slik-sprint-pro-tripod-review/comment-page-1/#comment-79 Richard Crowe Wed, 19 Aug 2009 15:31:06 +0000 http://www.myimpetus.com/index.php/2007/12/18/slik-sprint-pro-tripod-review/#comment-79 Excellent review. I use a SLIK-Pro 330DX tripod which I have modified in the following manner: 1. Substituting the optional short center column for the longer stock column. 2. Substituting an Adorama Flashpoint F-1 Arca Compatible, Magnesium ball head for the heavy and awkward SLIK pan-tilt head. This really reduces the weight (1-pound and 7-ounces). It supports my 40D and 70-200mm f/4L IS lens with no problems. I use a RRS L-bracket to attach non-tripod-ring equipped camera/lenses such as my 17-55mm f/2.8 IS lens. That way, I don't need to cantilever my camera over to the side when shooting in the vertical position. It is a much more secure arrangement. My set-up is fairly short but, works very well for my uses and at 23 ounces, I can carry the tripod anywhere. Excellent review. I use a SLIK-Pro 330DX tripod which I have modified in the following manner:

1. Substituting the optional short center column for the longer stock column.

2. Substituting an Adorama Flashpoint F-1 Arca Compatible, Magnesium ball head for the heavy and awkward SLIK pan-tilt head. This really reduces the weight (1-pound and 7-ounces).

It supports my 40D and 70-200mm f/4L IS lens with no problems.

I use a RRS L-bracket to attach non-tripod-ring equipped camera/lenses such as my 17-55mm f/2.8 IS lens. That way, I don’t need to cantilever my camera over to the side when shooting in the vertical position. It is a much more secure arrangement.

My set-up is fairly short but, works very well for my uses and at 23 ounces, I can carry the tripod anywhere.

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]]> By: Dennis Hayes http://www.myimpetus.com/index.php/2007/12/18/slik-sprint-pro-tripod-review/comment-page-1/#comment-32 Dennis Hayes Wed, 30 Jul 2008 01:00:49 +0000 http://www.myimpetus.com/index.php/2007/12/18/slik-sprint-pro-tripod-review/#comment-32 The Silk 212DX is a fine tripod unless you ever need a part. I lost my quick release and was quoted a price of over $30 for what I believe is a $0.05 part. The Silk 212DX is a fine tripod unless you ever need a part. I lost my quick release and was quoted a price of over $30 for what I believe is a $0.05 part.

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