Anyone recommend a particular tripod that is lightweight enough to hike with??
gschmitt wrote:
Anyone recommend a particular tripod that is lightweight enough to hike with??
Take a look at the Manfrotto MT190CXPRO4, excellent height and stability in a very lightweight package. A bit pricey though.
Gene51
Loc: Yonkers, NY, now in LSD (LowerSlowerDelaware)
gschmitt wrote:
Anyone recommend a particular tripod that is lightweight enough to hike with??
This one:
https://photographylife.com/reviews/feisol-tournament-tripod-and-cb-50d-ballheadAt 3.8 lbs for the head and legs, it's hard to get a more stable platform for even twice the price (Gitzo or Really Right Stuff).
The Manfrotto is expensive, heavy and not even close to being as stable. That center column takes it's toll on both stability and weight.
When deciding on a tripod. image magnification and focal length is the defining criteria for stability, not load capacity or tripod weight.
I bought my CT3472 (the CT3442's bigger brother) here -
http://www.feisol.com/But Adorama, B and H and even Amazon sells it now.
And the budget would be...?
Do you need a head as well or do you own one...?
gschmitt wrote:
Anyone recommend a particular tripod that is lightweight enough to hike with??
Get the steadiest tripod and best head you can for your money. If it's heavier then others, spend $20-$25 on a decent shoulder strap to carry it. It REALLY DOES make a huge difference and you won't even notice carrying a couple/few extra pounds.
Nosaj
Loc: Sarasota, Florida
gschmitt wrote:
Anyone recommend a particular tripod that is lightweight enough to hike with??
Benro Traveller (by Mefoto).
Check with MT Shooter, a regular on this site his store carries the Next brand tripod which are very well built. I found a used nest travel tripod NT-6324C which converts to a monopod. These are great tripods check them out.
gschmitt wrote:
Anyone recommend a particular tripod that is lightweight enough to hike with??
I have a carbon fiber Mefoto that works well; about 3 lbs
gschmitt wrote:
Anyone recommend a particular tripod that is lightweight enough to hike with??
How much are you willing to pay? You can get a tripod for as low as $15 upwards to the hundreds of dollars. The cheap ones work OK, just not the same quality or features. I own a $15 and a $150 tripod. There are so many choices.
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