Re: Some photo projects.

[E R Swanson <ers@xxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxx>]

> (6) Backpacking tripod II.  I am in the process of building am ultra
> lightweight tripod for backpacking.   I have three 5/8 inch carbon
> rods, which are amazingly strong.  Whether it will be useful at all,
> I don't know yet since it's not finished. I missed a ton of nice
> scenes this fall for want of a tripod.
> 

There's an incredible high quality tripod that folds flat I've seen
advertised from time to time in Shutterbug. I looked and couldn't turn up
an issue with it. I think it's fairly expensive, but it looks like the
perfect backpacking rig. Anyone know what I'm trying to describe? 

Elliott