Raleigh Loc: Reside in Olympia WA

With so many hand holding and going light, I wondered if there was an older Gitzo Studex kicking around in some garage, closet, truck or shop?

I sold mine a couple of years ago and bought a Manfroto 055XPROB. It's light, sturdy enough for most people, very flexible and easy to manipulate. BUT I'm 6ft 4in and tired of bending over all the time.

I want an old, tough, tall, heavy, sturdy set of legs again. So if you: have, know about, or can recommend where I might look PLEASE give me a call or reply here.
Thanks,
Raleigh 360-753-4886 :thumbup:

Erv Loc: Medina Ohio

Hi Raleigh. I did a Google search and there are tons of them. Do you know the number of it/
Erv

Raleigh Loc: Reside in Olympia WA

I don't remember. Basicly, I am looking for a stout tripod that is 60-61 in. tall without a center post. Thanks for looking. What were your search words on Google? Thanks again.

Erv Loc: Medina Ohio

Just the name of it.:) Gitzo Studex Have you talked with MT SHOOTER on the site here. He can tell you about tripods and which he thinks is good. His name is Carter. Here is where you can email him. Very nice guy!!!
Carter@cameracottage.com

Raleigh Loc: Reside in Olympia WA

Talking with Carter is part of the plan. i have done business with him and he is a great source of knowledge. I have also been looking at Induro not carbon

Bridges Loc: Memphis, Charleston SC, now Nazareth PA

I just went through this exercise myself. I'm 6'4" and wanted a taller tripod. Go to B&H and to tripods. On the left side of the screen there are several parameters you can check off. Put in 180.00 to 240.00 and you will get a pretty extensive list. Oben, Induro, Vanguard, Sirui, Giotto, and Benro all have pods that are from 5.5 to 6ft maximum extension without the center post extension. The ones I looked at all support around 40# and have spiked feet that either retract or replace the rubber feet for outdoor use. I chose the Sirui because it folds to 20" and lends itself to backpack carry better than the others. On the models I was looking for B&H has some great buys right now. You will see some of the models in that price range that are anywhere from 30.00 to 130.00 below the list price. The one I purchased is selling elsewhere on line for 365.00 and at B&H I paid 229.00.
While Carter is a great source for a lot of photo information, I think he tends to deal mostly in top drawer merchandise. I sent him a list of all the pods l just listed and he replied he doesn't see those brands out west. I think he'll recommend a Manfrotto or Gitzo which of course are probably the best but for a pod the size we're looking at will run 450.00 to 900.00.

Raleigh Loc: Reside in Olympia WA

Thank you for a detailed answer.

daplight Loc: Kansas

I've got actually a couple of Gitzo series 5 tripods that I've used in video production, model 505 I think. They are three sections. I will measure how far they extend out. I don't have the center post however, but you can buy that, or the one that has a crank/gear. If you are interested I will take pics/measurements. I have two Gitzo aluminums that I use--another series 5 and a series 3. These are solid, heavy-duty tripods.

Bridges Loc: Memphis, Charleston SC, now Nazareth PA

Just received the Sirui today. A very nice pod. The center post is in two pieces. When separated the shorter part will allow very low placement of camera. One leg will screw off to make a monopod. The legs fold back 180 degrees so that the folded length is only around 20". It comes with a very nice bag and a full set of allen wrenches.

Raleigh Loc: Reside in Olympia WA

I don't want a center post,but when the legs are spread, it needs to be 60 or 61 inches high. Yes, I would be interested. My phone number is 360-753-4886 and email is rbh10@comcast.net.

Raleigh Loc: Reside in Olympia WA

OK. Thank you for the information and I will look more closely at them