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New Tripod Spreader

Started by web0178230, 08/30/2009 02:19AM
Posted 08/30/2009 02:19AM Opening Post
[COLOR="Purple"]And finally, the new spreader completely open. Takes about 3 seconds to go from fully cloed to fully open. Much better than the old spreader. No tray sticking out when folded either.
Bill[/COLOR]

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Posted 08/31/2009 10:49AM #1
Bill: Nice job. The Mizar mounts I have owned all seemed to place the spreader too low (too far from the top) making the tripod angle to0 narrow for maximum stability. It looks to me like your spreader allows the legs to me more open.

Jon