Tuesday, February 12, 2019

Tuesday, February 12, 2019
           
TRUMAN 2.0 – I Carry the Tripod  (Confessions of a Photographer’s Wife) ©Jo Wood

           The holidays are ovet, and we’re already into February.  We had 18” of snow on Friday, and more coming in inches in the past few days.  In Sequim, I think they have 1 or maybe 2 snowplows, which haven’t yet found their way to our subdivision.  I’m not hopeful for anytime soon.
           The good news is that we’ve finally allowed Truman to retire to warmth and comfort in our photo/laundry room.  The even better news is that we are now the proud owners of TRUMAN 2.0.  He’s a shiny carbon fiber model, and weighs somewhat less than the original.  His legs extend faster, and his head works more easily.  Which is not to say that Truman wasn’t great and didn’t do the job.  It’s just that 2.0 is….. well…..  I don’t mean to sound disloyal here…. But 2.0 ROCKS!
            Our first excursion with 2.0 involved hiking to a waterfall; not a long hike, or a particularly tough one.  However, I found myself unconsciously lifting him up and down, weighing the difference.  And there was a difference.  As the old saying goes:  “It’s the little things that count.”  Turns out that few ounces make a difference.  And the feel of carbon fiber with a checkerboard finish is different, and kind of nice.  Little things!
            When we stopped to bring 2.0 into action, it was pretty amazing how quickly he set up, legs extended to an even higher level than was possible before, so Jim could stand upright for his shots.  I’m not sure that the photos were better, but the soft groans were no longer present, which made things seem much happier.
            The bottom line – Truman 2.0 has been adopted into our photo family as a welcome addition.  He was a spendy little bugger, but he appears to be worth the investment.  And for me, he has a nice hand-feel, weighs less, looks cool, and makes me happy to carry the tripod.

            

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