On 13 Jul 2001 23:40:26 -0700, Paul Rubin wrote:

>d_ruether@hotmail.com (Neuman - Ruether) writes:

>> Actually, not - the NPF-960 weight is relatively minor compared with
>> the TRV-900 (heavier than it looks). The TRV-11 runs fine for well
>> over an hour on the mini-sized M70. I could probably get away with
>> the smaller 730s on the TRV-900, though - but decked out, the 900 is
>> hardly "mini", and a bit much for mic-stand pole-mounting (I use DJ
>> light stands for the heftier stuff placed further away...;-).

>Well, ok, though you could use a sturdier stand or a tripod...

Yes, but then the camera is more obvious when placed near
the "action" - I'm trying to minimize its "presence" not
only for the people nearby and the "audience", but also
for my other cameras' views and the still photographer.
If it is too obtrusive, it will not be used...
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