What's your favorite carbon fiber tripod?
Oct 1, 2014 08:22:08 #
I really don't have a clue as to which tripod I should get. Looking on ebay for a cf tripod with a max height of 70+ inches is not easy.
Oct 1, 2014 09:04:27 #
Greenguy33 wrote:
I really don't have a clue as to which tripod I should get. Looking on ebay for a cf tripod with a max height of 70+ inches is not easy.
Nest NT-404CT Carbon Fiber tripod. 75" tall, no center column, 77# load rated, 40mm tubes, about 1/3 the price of RRS.
Oct 1, 2014 10:11:50 #
Greenguy33 wrote:
I really don't have a clue as to which tripod I should get. Looking on ebay for a cf tripod with a max height of 70+ inches is not easy.
Manfrotto has a couple. I recently got the 055. Fabulous and way less than the highest end ones: about $400.
Oct 1, 2014 10:46:07 #
Oct 1, 2014 11:41:15 #
bretedge
Loc: Moab, UT
I highly recommend Induro tripods. I've been using them for over two years and they've been great. Not one problem, the legs lock securely and unlock just as easily. Rock solid when set up so long as you don't overload them beyond that for which they are spec'd.
Oct 1, 2014 12:23:02 #
For me, my tripod is one of my most important pieces of equipment, because I shoot from the tripod about 90% of the time. That being the case, I wanted a tripod that would hold up to high usage, and provide the ease of use, stability, and quality I desire. In the end, I decided to invest in one by Really Right Stuff, despite the very high price. I don't regret my decision in the least. It is engineered beautifully and performs flawlessly. For my needs, the price was justified. I firmly believe that this tripod will last me for decades, while providing top drawer performance. Expensive? Yes. Worth the price? For my needs, absolutely.
Oct 1, 2014 12:29:17 #
Photographer Jim wrote:
For me, my tripod is one of my most important piec... (show quote)
Thanks Jim. A RRS customer service person recommended the 24L tripod for me. I have not shot without a tripod yet, and not sure when I would. The tripod is everything to me.
Thanks for your input.
Oct 1, 2014 12:32:42 #
MT Shooter wrote:
Nest NT-404CT Carbon Fiber tripod. 75" tall, no center column, 77# load rated, 40mm tubes, about 1/3 the price of RRS.
How LOW can this tripod go? Does it have a center column that gets in the way?
Oct 1, 2014 15:44:59 #
ptcanon3ti wrote:
How LOW can this tripod go? Does it have a center column that gets in the way?
It will lay flat on the ground, the only height above the ground will be the height of your head of choice. There is no center column at all, only interchangeable top plates so you can change heads in about 6 seconds, nice for carrying a ball head AND a gimbal head, and only need one set of legs for both.
Oct 1, 2014 16:00:54 #
ptcanon3ti wrote:
How LOW can this tripod go? Does it have a center column that gets in the way?
The Manfrotto tripods have a rotating center column. That is, you can make it go horizontal. So it too gets out of the way of going all the way down. Plus it works really well to get your camera to rotate correctly to take shots of the Milky Way.
Oct 1, 2014 18:28:27 #
Greenguy33 wrote:
I really don't have a clue as to which tripod I should get. Looking on ebay for a cf tripod with a max height of 70+ inches is not easy.
I have had the Nest NT-404 for a little over a month now and couldn't be happier. It is well built and has a high level of fit and finish. I looked at several tripods in the $1,500.00 range and feel that I got a bargain with the Nest. I feel a good tripod is like my wife. It is a keeper for life.
Oct 1, 2014 22:21:59 #
Just found this review of the nest online. That's a pretty robust outfit.
http://www.scvphotoideas.com/2014/01/nest-nt-6294ct-carbon-fiber-traveler.html
http://www.scvphotoideas.com/2014/01/nest-nt-6294ct-carbon-fiber-traveler.html
Oct 2, 2014 01:09:12 #
Cdouthitt wrote:
Just found this review of the nest online. That's a pretty robust outfit.
http://www.scvphotoideas.com/2014/01/nest-nt-6294ct-carbon-fiber-traveler.html
http://www.scvphotoideas.com/2014/01/nest-nt-6294ct-carbon-fiber-traveler.html
That tripod is also available with aluminum leg tubes for about $100 less money. They are the "Traveller" Series from Nest and are handled through a different distributor in the USA, I can only distribute their Pro Series of legs myself. All their products are of exceptional build quality at a very attractive price point.
Oct 2, 2014 07:06:46 #
MT Shooter wrote:
Nest NT-404CT Carbon Fiber tripod. 75" tall, no center column, 77# load rated, 40mm tubes, about 1/3 the price of RRS.
And "Camera Cottage" comes up first when doing a Google search for that. :D
Oct 2, 2014 07:40:11 #
I bought the RRS TVC 34L tripod and BH 55LR ball head 3 years ago and have not looked back. great stuff and made in the USA. Agree photographer Jim. However at that time ,I had not heard of uhh, nest tripods or MT Shooter. That gear certainly looks good and you would also be supporting a small business owner. Either would be a great choice. Read Thom Hogan's tripod article. Good luck with your choice. Rich
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