Can anybody recommend a good bi-pod?
I really like the Seco Quick Release Bipod (SECO PN: 5211-01-RED). They say it's really fast and it IS!
Here's a great suggestion for a tripod.
Wendell...?
Wouldn't that be a "duodecpod?"
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Loyal
Three legs are more useful than two, especially along side highways. The third can be removed very easily on days the wind gusts are not a problem.
The thumb release models are my favorite.
Is he related to Rube Goldberg?
Wendell...?
> Wouldn't that be a "duodecpod?"
Arguably, it's only a "nonapod"!
> I really like the Seco Quick Release Bipod
I also had one of these in yellow and I loved it.
> Three legs are more useful than two, especially along side highways. The third can be removed very easily on days the wind gusts are not a problem.
I tried the tripod-to-bipod conversion and didn't find it satisfactory. The leg spacing of 120°, as opposed to a real bipod's 90°, results in a rather unstable bipod. I ended up buying a real one.
However, I find that I rarely use it. For long-duration shots I prefer the unattended stability of the tripod, and for short-duration shots I can use a brace stick (two if it's windy), which is lighter and faster to use than a bipod.
I agree, there are more tripods and tribrac in my vehicle than pole holders.
More durable and better selection of uses.
For a pole holder I still prefer the 3 legged version. Ever try over 14ft prism/antenna height setup with a 2 legged setup, not gonna stand up.
Joe:
I prefer the pole tripod to the bipod too it is much more stable and I don't worry about the equipment as much. You might try one of the clip type tripods, pretty cheap and they work surprising well. You set up the tripod any way you like and grasp the pole in the clip, very easy to plumb the pole by noving the clip from side to side or moving the pole in or out.
If I'm going to be more than arms length away I use the pole tripod (seco 5218-02-yel). The two rear legs have thumb operated quick release buttons and the forward leg has a thumb screw. I find it easiest to set the two rear legs first, then extend and set the front leg leaving the thumb screw loose. That will allow you to plumb the rod using the quick releases, then tighten the front leg to hold it all in place. I've left mine set up as a back sight for hours on a couple of jobs and it has always stayed plumb the entire time.
