Posted by Bill Farnsworth on 02/17/06 00:54

<leekazimir@gmail.com> wrote in message
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> Bill,
>
> Thanks for your well wishes.
>
> I've had a chance to handle both tripods and it's pretty much a
> no-brainer: The Sprint Pro is the one I'm taking. The Mini would
> make
> for a good tripod in certain situations so I'll be keeping it, but
> it
> just doesn't extend high up enough and I'm not comfotable with the
> lack
> of quick-release plate. The Pro is about as tall as I am when fully
> extended, has a proper pan-head for quick adjustments, a quick
> release
> plate, and a leveling bubble. Although it's almost a pound heavier
> and
> I am literally counting every ounce, for those extra features it is
> worth the weight. Thanks for the great recommendation, Bill!
>
> Lee
>

Glad to help.
Thanks for the review.
Let us know how the 'walk' went........... and how many flat 'possums
you were able to count before loosing track!!!

Bill F

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