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OT, but what wavelength is that?
I don't use a tripod. I find them to be too clunky and cumbersome, and most annoyingly, they (usually?) only hold one laser.
This is what I use, an ordinary chemistry lab stand and clamps:
It allows for *very* precise control over beam placement, and lets me do neat stuff like this:
And this:
AThanks for this thread! It's a great idea.
I had this familiar piece of crap tripod from a vendor we all know. It's just too light and weak to hold anything heavier than a Kryton.
So, I had to step it up when I got my MS-SSW. After Isaac's great review thread, I jumped on the Pedco Ultrapod II and paired it with the Smallrig Super Clamp.
Here's a comparison shot:
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I love the Ultrapod II because it allows me to do things like this; The World's First Laser Guided Rubber Mallet:
And, one last pic to show off:
All that being said, I do believe I will be looking for a chem-lab stand setup like Marco Polo's!
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Hey are you using the big clamp or small clamp on your ultra pod??