Russell, I use Bogen's Auto Poles, you want to look into these as a third choice. They are easy to use, not very expensive and allow considerable versatility. They are light, easy to use, transport and allow very portable studio backgrounds to be set up. A classic use would be environmental portraits. http://www.hjpro.com/equip_bogen6.cfm http://www.bhphotovideo.com/product/5201/BO2950/REG/1407 http://www.adorama.com/BG2960.html Take care, Gregory david Stempel FIREFRAMEi m a g i n g www.americanphotojournalist.com "The brave ones were shooting the enemy, the crazy ones were shooting film"
