Recent tripod threads, and a word of thanks.

Thanks to the very informative discussions recently on tripods and ballhead selections, I finally bought a Gitzo 2540, an RRS BH-40, L-plate for my 30D and a lens plate for my 70-200.

I just wanted to express a word of gratitude to JohnJ80, Lightstream, and Prydain in particular for their knowledge, experience, and willingness to help the rest of us make informed decisions.

Many thanks, gents.

not to sound cheesy, but it's the active sharing of knowledge and overall tone of friendliness here that sets this forum apart from a lot of others out there.

Scunner wrote in post #3293459
Thanks to the very informative discussions recently on tripods and ballhead selections, I finally bought a Gitzo 2540, an RRS BH-40, L-plate for my 30D and a lens plate for my 70-200.

I just wanted to express a word of gratitude to JohnJ80, Lightstream, and Prydain in particular for their knowledge, experience, and willingness to help the rest of us make informed decisions.

Many thanks, gents.

That was very nice - thanks for that.

You have a great setup and I bet you are going to find that one quite useful.

Here is a picture taken with my XT and 70-200 f/4L on my 1258 (precursor to 2540), BH40 and L plate. IIRC, the Exif was something like 1/60s and f/11 at sunset or something like that. Conditions were windy and this was a shot a considerable distance away. Yet, look at the detail in the tree branches.

Let us know how this works for you.

J.