Looking For Tripod
Oct 17, 2019 15:10:00 #
Gitzo Lightweight Series 2 Traveler Carbon Fiber Tripod with Center Ball Head, Silver & Black
Not cheap but you’ll never want or need another. Rock solid. I’d also recommend the wimberly sidekick with this setup for your long lenses
Not cheap but you’ll never want or need another. Rock solid. I’d also recommend the wimberly sidekick with this setup for your long lenses
Oct 17, 2019 15:42:33 #
AndyH wrote:
That's weight under compression, not torsion. The question is whether it will hold a long lens and camera stable on the axis of the tripod head.
I've actually tried out all of my various tripods with camera weight and long lens. I like this little tripod very much for its packability and as long as I don't try to fully extend it, it is reasonably stable. But I can't even imagine shooting a 13 pound camera/lens combo on it at full extension.
Andy
I've actually tried out all of my various tripods with camera weight and long lens. I like this little tripod very much for its packability and as long as I don't try to fully extend it, it is reasonably stable. But I can't even imagine shooting a 13 pound camera/lens combo on it at full extension.
Andy
" But I can't even imagine shooting a 13 pound camera/lens combo on it at full extension."
Me neither. My 5 pound M4/3 with a 100-400 at Yellowstone in August seemed to be about the limit. It worked well enough. It was with me because it is so portable.
Oct 17, 2019 17:18:03 #
bsprague wrote:
" But I can't even imagine shooting a 13 pound camera/lens combo on it at full extension."
Me neither. My 5 pound M4/3 with a 100-400 at Yellowstone in August seemed to be about the limit. It worked well enough. It was with me because it is so portable.
Me neither. My 5 pound M4/3 with a 100-400 at Yellowstone in August seemed to be about the limit. It worked well enough. It was with me because it is so portable.
Don't push your tripod beyond its limits and both you and your gear will live happily ever after. There are occasions where it's this or nothing. I'm happy with mine.
Andy
Oct 18, 2019 04:29:03 #
wdross
Loc: Castle Rock, Colorado
jradose wrote:
I am asking for advice for a travel tripod. I want something that I can pack in my camera bag or my suitcase, so it has to fold up to a small size and be light. I am not concerned with maximum height, but I am concerned with getting as low to the ground as possible. The maximum weight of my camera/lens is 5 pounds. I don't want to pay an arm and a leg for it. Suggestions please, from first hand experience, I really don't trust reviews I read, but I do trust my Hogger friends.
Slik Lite CF-422 Tripod with LED Center Column Flashlight; carbon fiber, load capacity: 6.6 lb, max height: 70.1", min height: 7.71", folded length: 18.7", leg sections: 4, weight: 2.43 lb, equipped with ball head SBH-180DS, flip open/close leg inverting mechanism, 8-layer carbon fiber construction, tripod case included.
$214.95
And, yes, I have one. I went with Slik because of my now aged (since 1975) but still very functional Slik U-212 . I just wanted something that was lighter and smaller when collapsed.
Oct 18, 2019 04:36:15 #
In today's market, most of the new tripods now have options like converting the tripod into a monopod. In addition, the center pole or spindle with ball head can be flipped under the tripod and lowered to the ground. I've opted for a vintage tripod I once had over 30 years ago. Was lucky to have found it. But it has a unique design which allows the center pole to drop down, extend up and even tilt back. Becoming very versatile. So don't look for a short or mini tripod with a long or extended center pole as these are very unstable. Do look for a tripod with long & adjustable legs to support the camera being underneath.
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