> can anyone recommend a tripod that is rock solid stable in > order to eliminate camera shake when taking pictures in macro mode? > > "John Nichols" <[email protected]> Can the camera take a cable release, or does it have a timed release? With either of those you don't need an extra-stable tripod. Dale H. Cook; Member, NEHGS and MA Society of Mayflower Descendants; Plymouth Co. MA Coordinator for the USGenWeb Project http://members.cox.net/plymouthcounty/index.shtml "Dale H. Cook" <[email protected]>