Need Input: I am looking for a tripod that is at least 72" fully extended and am having a hard time finding them online. All I see are 60-65" extended. My height requires at least a 6...

d3200prime

I am looking for a tripod that is at least 72" fully extended and am having a hard time finding them online. All I see are 60-65" extended. My height requires at least a 6 footer. I want a fairly well built one and will be putting about 6 pounds on it. Thanks in advance for your help.

Dave327 Loc: Duluth, GA. USA

Google: Camera Tripod - for tall person. Bunch of choices, all seem to have a long center column.

rmalarz Loc: Tempe, Arizona

I'd check out either of these
Carbon - http://www.tempecamera.biz/Manfrotto_MT055CXPRO3_p/mt055cxpro3.htm
Aluminum - http://www.tempecamera.biz/Manfrotto_MT055XPRO3_Tripod_p/mt055xpro3.htm
--Bob

d3200prime wrote:

I am looking for a tripod that is at least 72" fully extended and am having a hard time finding them online. All I see are 60-65" extended. My height requires at least a 6 footer. I want a fairly well built one and will be putting about 6 pounds on it. Thanks in advance for your help.

IBM

d3200prime wrote:

I am looking for a tripod that is at least 72" fully extended and am having a hard time finding them online. All I see are 60-65" extended. My height requires at least a 6 footer. I want a fairly well built one and will be putting about 6 pounds on it. Thanks in advance for your help.

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And what are you thinking about how much your going to spend , a good one is around $1400.00 and up , is normal ,if you want it to last , and you can use it every day without fear

Steve Perry Loc: Sylvania, Ohio

I just grabbed one of these:

http://www.reallyrightstuff.com/TVC-34L-Mk2

One you add a head to it, you'll be at 72"

rmalarz Loc: Tempe, Arizona

Are you kidding. I can pick up a Carbon Manfrotto for less than half that.
--Bob

IBM wrote:

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And what are you thinking about how much your going to spend , a good one is around $1400.00 and up , is normal ,if you want it to last , and you can use it every day without fear

rjaywallace Loc: Wisconsin

Steve Perry wrote:

I just grabbed one of these:
http://www.reallyrightstuff.com/TVC-34L-Mk2
One you add a head to it, you'll be at 72"

Another vote for Really Right Stuff.

/Ralph

Rick36203 Loc: Northeast Alabama

Here's four to consider. The first two are inexpensive. I have no idea what the quality standard is for those. The third is an Oben. I own 2 Obens. They make a good product.

http://www.adorama.com/pqat72.html
http://www.bhphotovideo.com/c/product/1261465-REG/davis_sanford_magnump343_pro_dslr_grounder_tripod.html
http://www.bhphotovideo.com/c/product/864598-REG/oben_ct_2491_4_section_carbon_fiber.html
http://www.bhphotovideo.com/c/product/969788-REG/giottos_ytl_8383_3_sec_tripod_pro_center_column_max.html

IBM

rjaywallace wrote:

Another vote for Really Right Stuff.

/Ralph

now your talking , but if your not using it three times a week at least ,I would only spend half that , say 2 times a week on week ends

Gene51 Loc: Yonkers, NY, now in LSD (LowerSlowerDelaware)

d3200prime wrote:

I am looking for a tripod that is at least 72" fully extended and am having a hard time finding them online. All I see are 60-65" extended. My height requires at least a 6 footer. I want a fairly well built one and will be putting about 6 pounds on it. Thanks in advance for your help.

What camera and lens are you putting on it? What subject matter will you be shooting? That makes better criteria than camera+lens weight.

rgrenaderphoto Loc: Hollywood, CA

Really Right Stuff TVC-43: VERSA SERIES 4 has a max height of 7 feet. Couple with a BH-50 ball head.

Every photo workshop I've been to in the last 3 years, the majority of the participants have RRS gear.

d3200prime

IBM wrote:

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And what are you thinking about how much your going to spend , a good one is around $1400.00 and up , is normal ,if you want it to last , and you can use it every day without fear

Your post is absolutely no help.

d3200prime

Gene51 wrote:

What camera and lens are you putting on it? What subject matter will you be shooting? That makes better criteria than camera+lens weight.

Landscapes and wildlife. Thanks for keeping me on track.

d3200prime

Rick36203 wrote:

Here's four to consider. The first two are inexpen... (show quote)

Thanks for the links!

btbg

The Gitzo GT3543XLS Systematic Series 3 Carbon Fiber Tripod (Extra Long) goes to about 72" without extending the center column at all and goes to over 79" extended. Cost is just under $1,000. With a ball head and the camera mounted it will go to nearly 7' without using the center column. I have an older tripod that is made out of extruded basalt, so it weighs more, but goes about the same height. They are out there, you will just have to pay for them.

If it was me, no matter what others are saying I would look for a tripod that goes high enough for you without having to extend the center column. I'm 6' 7", and it's nice to have the extra height when needed.