On Thu, 28 Mar 2002 09:55:49 -0330, "Julian Maytum" wrote:

>I know exactly what you mean. I ordered one of those for my second camera
>(D8) and when it arrived in the store I asked to try it first.
>
>I asked the guy if it was made out of tin cans (honestly) and he looked at
>me bewildered. The thing was awful. I told him I wasn't going to buy it
>and he whinged about how he ordered it in specially for me (Sony Store). I
>told him too bad and left.. they really are awful tripods!

Yes - the "trick" is to buy the very cheapest version
with the Lanc controller on it (about $75), remove and
save that, and give away (if you can...;-) the tripod...