I'm going on an Alaska cruise next month and I need suggestions for a good travel tripod. I have a Manfrotto, but for travel, it is much too heavy. The tripod should be capable of mounting a Canon 5DIV with a 100-400 lens.
My current tripod is Manfrotto 190 with a ball head and weighs 5 lbs 13 oz as is today.
TIA
I like that weight at 3.1 lbs for the carbon fiber
Thank you. I ordered the Carbon Fiber version.
After borrowing a lightweight tripod, I bought one of my own. It's the MeFroto Backpacker. It weighs 2 pounds, and folds to 14". It fits nicely in my carry-on cases and in my backpack. It holds my 1Dx with a 28-300 lens. And it wasn't unbearably expensive! There is a version with a reversible center column that allows for even lower camera placement.
I wanted the Sirius lightweight, but I couldn't find one I could physically handle. I'm very satisfied with what I bought.
Heavy tripods are inherently more stable than light ones and thus would pass less vibration from the ship into your shots.
gvarner wrote:
Heavy tripods are inherently more stable than light ones and thus would pass less vibration from the ship into your shots.
That is very true, but in this specific instance, I need a light travel tripod for the hikes I'll be taking, and the 5 lb tripod will just be too much to carry. It also is very cumbersome.
lbrande wrote:
That is very true, but in this specific instance, I need a light travel tripod for the hikes I'll be taking, and the 5 lb tripod will just be too much to carry. It also is very cumbersome.
Some folks hang additional weight when they need it.
gvarner wrote:
Some folks hang additional weight when they need it.
I can always bring a monopod that I have that is very light, about 1 lb.
I recently took delivery of this bad boy, which I bought at a discount when it was a kickstarter campaign. I'll attach a video of a review. I love the mini tripod within the larger tripod and also the iPhone adaptor. Also, the "three leg" center column really does make it sturdier when the center is raised.
https://heipivision.com/products/heipi-3-in-1-travel-tripodhttps://youtu.be/ar8eErv-7ekPS: Getting it shipped in time for your cruise might be an issue.
Ulanzi Zero Y Lightweight Travel Tripods
These are a great option for travel
I love my Peak Design carbon fibre tripod. Intelligent design, it's light, stores to a small form factor and is very stable.
Go for the monopod. When not holding your camera, its a great alternative to a walking stick!
I love my Peak Design carbon fibre tripod. Intelligent design, it's light, stores to a small form factor and is very stable.
I hate tripods. That said I really like my Peake Design tripod. I have the aluminum one but it also comes in carbon fiber. I love how quick it is to deploy, love the ball head and the quick release. The size is perfect for carry on. It is pricey.
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