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by Mike McNamee Published 01/10/2014

Paul Gallagher uses a Gitzo GT 3542 XLS tripod with huge legs to give about seven feet of height.

Cable Release

Arguments rage about the effect of mirror lock-up and cable releases. For peace of mind it is better to release the shutter with an electronic cable release, also ensuring that you are mechanically disconnected from the base of the tripod (boggy ground and loose floor boards are frequent culprits). At a push you can use the self-timer but this is not always convenient if you have to time the moment of exposure for wind gusting or, in nature, something like a bee landing. We used the Hama DCCS with a specific Nikon adaptor. The device will perform a number of functions including time lapse, delayed shooting and multi-shots. It is also equipped with a light on its control screen, useful for dusk and night shots. It weights 105g including two AAA batteries.

Overall

We liked this tripod a lot (we needed to, we gave Wilkinson Cameras almost £300 for it!). It carries well and was as stable as might be expected for its weight range. Working in cramped, slippery waterfall environments its small foot-print was a bonus.

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