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imagemeister Loc: mid east Florida

jeep_daddy wrote:

I have the Series 3 with an add-on optional center column. The column is very stout and raising it 4 or 5 inches does not affect the stability AT ALL. In fact, the only time I need to raise it higher than that is when I'm doing "air show" photography with planes and jets in the air and since I'm panning with the lens and it's moving anyway, being totally vibration free doesn't matter one bit. The lens is moving anyway.

tomad Loc: North Carolina

A. T. wrote:

I currently own what I would consider to be a medium-sized CF tripod; however, I am 6'6" tall and when using my tripod, I have to extend the single middle section of the tripod to get enough height for me to comfortably view my subject. I really don't want to break the bank for a tripod but I do need something taller that won't require extending that center section which causes stabilization issues. Any advice would be extremely appreciated.

This is an excellent budget priced tripod that should fill the bill...

https://www.bhphotovideo.com/c/product/557127-REG/Slik_615_317_700DX_Pro_Tripod_Legs.html

latebloomer Loc: Topeka, KS

Search Gene51. He has quite a few posts on tripods. He understands physics and vibration.

James R. Kyle Loc: Saint Louis, Missouri (A Suburb of Ferguson)

tomad wrote:

This is an excellent budget priced tripod that should fill the bill...

https://www.bhphotovideo.com/c/product/557127-REG/Slik_615_317_700DX_Pro_Tripod_Legs.html

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Good one for that price.

Should do well and good.

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Leitz Loc: Solms

latebloomer wrote:

Search Gene51. He has quite a few posts on tripods. He understands physics and vibration.

Others have also memorised the adverts.

oregonfrank Loc: Astoria, Oregon

I have a RRS 34L that is in spotless condition that has never been used outdoors. Current retail is $1160. I am willing to sell for $850. I am a lot shorter than OP and want to go with a shorter RRS tripod. You may back channel me by text at 503-791-0650.

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

A. T. wrote:

Thanks so much for the response. I shoot the D500 with the Tamron 150-600mm G2 and I use a gimbal. What I have now is just too short and I have to use the center segment in order to get the height I need due to my height (6'6") and in doing so, I get camera shake. Now lately my shutter speed is high enough to overcome that but I don't want to rely on shutter speed to correct equipment issues.

Either the Nest NT-404CT which is supposedly available from Camera Cottage, or the LeoFoto will provide the stability and height you need without needing a center column. The question about Nest is that Camera Cottage's website is either poorly organized or just doesn't list it. Both tripods are between $500 and $600.

Bill_de Loc: US

Gene51 wrote:

Both the Nest NT-404CT which is supposedly available from Camera Cottage, or the LeoFoto will provide the stability and height you need without needing a center column. The question about Nest is that Camera Cottage's website is either poorly organized or just doesn't list it. Both tripods are between $500 and $600.

Here's the Nest

https://www.cameracottage.com/apps/webstore/products/show/6025858

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

Bill_de wrote:

Here's the Nest

https://www.cameracottage.com/apps/webstore/products/show/6025858

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Ah, but as they say in Maine "ya cahn't get theah from heah" You can't find this on Camera Cottage's website, but a google search gets you there. . .

jak86094

TBerwick wrote:

I picked up the Benro extra long Series 4 Mach3 from B&H. Rated for 44# load 82" off the ground. It's a big, heavy duty carbon fiber unit that supports my gimbal, D500, & 150-600 Tamron. I love the unit. As you might expect, it's not particularly lightweight but it feels solid, even when extended. I can change my head's by using RRS clamps & mounts in about 20 seconds.

Oh do I agree with you on this one. I love this tripod. I’m 6’3”+ and don’t have to extend the legs all the way for my height, and I don’t even use the center column. It comes with a short center column you can use if you prefer. There have been a couple of really good reviews of this on YouTube. It comes well accessorized and is sturdy and well built...and it’s reasonably priced for a carbon fiber tripod.

Bill_de Loc: US

Gene51 wrote:

Ah, but as they say in Maine "ya cahn't get theah from heah" You can't find this on Camera Cottage's website, but a google search gets you there. . .

Sure you can, from the home page. In the desktop view the menu is across the top. From the tablet view the menu is the three bars, top right. From either select .... tripod.

https://www.cameracottage.com

I just normally use Google as a first choice.

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Wyoshooter

Camera Cottage is in Billings Mt. Carter can set you up. He is a tall guy too.

daiqngo Loc: San Diego, CA

TBerwick wrote:

I picked up the Benro extra long Series 4 Mach3 from B&H. Rated for 44# load 82" off the ground. It's a big, heavy duty carbon fiber unit that supports my gimbal, D500, & 150-600 Tamron. I love the unit. As you might expect, it's not particularly lightweight but it feels solid, even when extended. I can change my head's by using RRS clamps & mounts in about 20 seconds.

Agreed. I have the Benro Mach3 (aluminum) and it should fit your height requirement.
https://www.bhphotovideo.com/c/product/1157827-REG/benro_tma47axl_mach3_aluminum_series_4.html

ChristianHJensen

A. T. wrote:

I currently own what I would consider to be a medium-sized CF tripod; however, I am 6'6" tall and when using my tripod, I have to extend the single middle section of the tripod to get enough height for me to comfortably view my subject. I really don't want to break the bank for a tripod but I do need something taller that won't require extending that center section which causes stabilization issues. Any advice would be extremely appreciated.

I have a Leofoto 404 with the optional center coulmn. It is a HD tripod and is great for tall people as it is about 6'2" with the column all the way down and over 7' when extended all the way (and damn stable even when fully extended). Similar tripods from the name brands are in the $1500 range

ecurb1105

A. T. wrote:

I currently own what I would consider to be a medium-sized CF tripod; however, I am 6'6" tall and when using my tripod, I have to extend the single middle section of the tripod to get enough height for me to comfortably view my subject. I really don't want to break the bank for a tripod but I do need something taller that won't require extending that center section which causes stabilization issues. Any advice would be extremely appreciated.

Look at the big aluminum Gitzos.