rcfees

Would appreciate a rec for a tipod with ball head, Al or carbon that hold between 19-25 lbs. Thanks.

PixelStan77 Loc: Vermont/Chicago

Sirui is a quality brand.I use it for travel.

https://www.bhphotovideo.com/c/product/1085544-REG/sirui_bsrn3204x_n_3204x_carbon_tripod.html?sts=pi&pim=Y

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

Camera? Lens(es)? Subject material? - this is what will determine what you end up buying - load capacity has nothing to do with your decision. A tripod selected based on torsional rigidity for your application - wide angle and normal lenses requiring less rigidity than macro, closeup and long lens use - will ALWAYS have at least double to triple the load capacity you are looking for. A tripod with only a 19 lb load capacity, especially if it is aluminum, will likely not be very rigid.

PixelStan77 Loc: Vermont/Chicago

Load Capacity: 39.7 lb should handle any lens you might have and what you want to photograph.

queencitysanta Loc: Charlotte, North Carolina

Nest NT-6324CT CF Tripod
$299.00

Nest NT-6324CTM Carbon Fiber tripod . Lightweight, compact carbon fiber tripod for travel or backpacking. This 44# load rated tripod folds to only 19" long and weighs only 4 1/4 pounds.

It adds a removable leg section which, when coupled with the center column, makes for a very nice monopod, very quickly.

Retractable spiked feet assure a stable platform for your camera gear. This tripod is quite compatible with any head from a simple ball head all the way up to a Gimbal head for that long wildlife lens.

Nest NT-648H Ball Head
$129.95

An oil-less ball head with 44# capacity featuring an ARCA "slide-in", high security type Quick Release system that is now fully Arca-Swiss compatible. (The adjustable jaw opens wide enough for ARCA plate "drop-in" installation as well as the Nest "slide-in" plates.) Full ball release with one lever featuring front and back grooving for 180 degree articulation, as well as adjustable friction control. This head also offers separate base panning control so you are able to pan the head without releasing the ball. An amazing price for a ball head of this capacity and value!

FREE SHIPPING IF PURCHASED WITH A TRIPOD!

This is Carter's store, MT Shooter on our board.

I'm 6'2" and I don't have to bend over to take a shot.

billnikon Loc: Pennsylvania/Ohio/Florida/Maui/Oregon/Vermont

Tripod, Benro, head , Manfrotto ball head.

Howard5252 Loc: New York / Florida (now)

Since you didn't mention money ... you should at least look at the RRS offerings. Yes they are expensive but I'll bet there isn't a Hogg out there who bought from them and then regretted it. You buy the tripod from RRS and you won't ever need another. Yes, I own a RRS tripod.

rcfees

thanks to all

RRS Loc: Not sure

Well I bought a tripod from RRS and I'm ready to buy another but with larger diameter legs. I have the TVC-33 and it works very well with my 300mm f/2.8 even with a 2X and pro body. Solid as a rock even in strong winds. Gene 51 always said that you'd need a tripod with more rigidity with a 600mm f/4.0 and I questioned that but experience in the field has once again proven Gene right. I am buying the RRS TVC-43 and my wife is happy about all of this as she will now be using the 33 all the time, she is an avid photographer too. Hard to beat anything from RRS and no I don't own the company or work for them either.

RRS

philo Loc: philo, ca

Peak Design will be shipping their travel tripod in Dec. I have one on order. check it out.

dick ranez

I still use a 35 year old Leitz Tilt-all that seems to have met all my requirements over that period.

philo Loc: philo, ca

I have one as well, and it is a great tripod. however it never leaves home. it is a moose.

cjc2 Loc: Hellertown PA

Please go to the RRS (Really Right Stuff) site and read the information there about tripods, whether you buy one from them or not. I own a Carbon Fiber Gitzo, which I bought before RRS made tripods. Very expensive and also very good. Best of luck.

imagemeister Loc: mid east Florida

Tripods always depend on priorities (compromises). For maximum performance they are quite application specific !
There is no shortage of recommendations for tripods and threads with tripod info here on UHH !

If budget is a high priority and size/weight are not, and you are not using a 600mm lens at slower shutter speeds, then I like this Slik - https://www.ebay.com/itm/Slik-Pro-700DX-Super-Titanium-Alloy-Tripod-Legs-615900/371546840953?ssPageName=STRK%3AMEBIDX%3AIT&_trksid=p2060353.m1438.l9372
READ the user reviews

Because of the added versatility, I like ball heads that pan at the TOP and bottom - like this one - https://www.ebay.com/itm/Leofoto-LH-30R-Dual-Panoramic-Low-Center-Ball-Head-33lb-Load-Panorama-LH-30/202624414684?ssPageName=STRK%3AMEBIDX%3AIT&_trksid=p2060353.m1438.l9372

Bigger lenses will require a bigger ball head - https://www.ebay.com/itm/Leofoto-LH-40R-Dual-Panoramic-Low-Center-Ball-Head-44lb-Load-Panorama-LH-40/202448447799?_trkparms=aid%3D555018%26algo%3DPL.SIM%26ao%3D1%26asc%3D57921%26meid%3D97fd761f811f42259e318560085cb370%26pid%3D100005%26rk%3D5%26rkt%3D12%26sd%3D202682498809%26itm%3D202448447799%26pg%3D2047675&_trksid=p2047675.c100005.m1851
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dennis2146 Loc: Eastern Idaho

Gene I am not disagreeing with you but why mention subject material? Whatever is shot on a tripod, isn't the main requirement steadiness no matter if the subject is a tiny spider or a landscape shot or maybe the moon?

Dennis