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    Novoflex TrioPod Modular Tripod System

    I agree with Hermann that ballheads are suboptimal for scope use but think that FLM's method of locking out lateral tilt on their ballheads is simpler and would also allow 90° vertical tilt, a consideration if one takes an occasional look at the night sky. John
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    Novoflex TrioPod Modular Tripod System

    I can understand that it's more important to get the BTX level than with a monocular scope, but on uneven ground it's usually enough to extend or retract one tripod leg. A levelling base is really only a requirement for panorama photography or a video camera and is additional weight and cost and...
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    Novoflex TrioPod Modular Tripod System

    Hi Ignatius, I bought the Novoflex TrioPod because I considered it to be about the lightest (1400 g) tripod stable enough for use with my Kowa 883 in relatively calm conditions. In windy conditions my old 4 kg Gitzo Studex is better and I would expect a Berlebach UNI 16C to be considerably...
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    Novoflex TrioPod Modular Tripod System

    Thanks, Forent. John
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    Novoflex TrioPod Modular Tripod System

    Hi Forent, A couple of questions: What is the cable in the 3/8" hole of the TrioPod base, and does one of the holes in the Swaro Arca foot align with the pin on the GHF2W for safety retention if the clamp gets inadvertantly loosened? John
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    Novoflex TrioPod Modular Tripod System

    Bill & Boogieshrew, Many thanks for the positive feedback. If my indoor laser rangefinder can be trusted, the default leg angles are 23° for the Novoflex, 24° for the Sirui M-3204 (also specified as 20°) and 26° for an older basalt fibre Gitzo Series 2. I don't use my tripods indoors but the...
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    Novoflex TrioPod Modular Tripod System

    Some months ago I purchased a Novoflex TrioPod as a lighter alternative to my Sirui M-3204. I was also attracted by Novoflex' standard of manufacturing, which in my opinion is unequalled in this sector. Heart of the tripod is the TrioPod base, actually the apex, which has three leg stubs...
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