Gene51
Loc: Yonkers, NY, now in LSD (LowerSlowerDelaware)
ronichas wrote:
I will be traveling for a few photography trips coming up. I have a great carbon fiber tripod but it is bigger than the standard travel tripods.
I am looking for some recommendations. I do have a tripod head that I like and can use with a travel tripod.
Any suggestions?
Thanks in advance.
Any tripod decision is a compromise. Not knowing what camera and lenses you are using and how you will be using them makes it impossible to provide a meaningful point of view. For instance, if you plan on taking a macro lens for 1:2 to 1:1 work, you had better take something sturdy - which would rule out most "travel" tripods. If you are shooting landscapes with normal and wider lenses, then almost any tripod will do.
Aluminum is always a)cheaper and b)heavier than carbon fiber for the same amount of stability.
I use a Feisol CT3442 as a travel tripod - 2.5 lbs, 28mm first tube diameter, collapses to 19" and fits in carry-on luggage. I find it pretty decent for macro and up to a 300mm lens if you exercise good technique.
Gene51 wrote:
Any tripod decision is a compromise. Not knowing what camera and lenses you are using and how you will be using them makes it impossible to provide a meaningful point of view. For instance, if you plan on taking a macro lens for 1:2 to 1:1 work, you had better take something sturdy - which would rule out most "travel" tripods. If you are shooting landscapes with normal and wider lenses, then almost any tripod will do.
Aluminum is always a)cheaper and b)heavier than carbon fiber for the same amount of stability.
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Macro is my niche and other than studio stacking, I seldom use a tripod
billnikon
Loc: Pennsylvania/Ohio/Florida/Maui/Oregon/Vermont
ronichas wrote:
I will be traveling for a few photography trips coming up. I have a great carbon fiber tripod but it is bigger than the standard travel tripods.
I am looking for some recommendations. I do have a tripod head that I like and can use with a travel tripod.
Any suggestions?
Thanks in advance.
It has been my experience that buying the right tripod requires trip to a photo store to try them out. For me buying a tripod is a lot like buying shoes, I have to try them on and walk around a little until I find the right fit.
With that said Benro makes great tripods for a good price. They also make carbon travel tripods. B&H and others carry the full line. You can also go to Benro.com. I believe they are offering a 25% discount on any online orders until October 15th with the code survey25.
par4fore wrote:
Hi Roni,
I use my luggage for the tripod but keep the ball head in my carry on.
You can take me with you and I'll carry you tripod.
John, I do the same, putting my tripod in the checked bag and the ball head in my carry on.
I am trying to go lighter, so I am taking a smaller checked bag and my tripod doesn't fit.
Hey you can come and carry my tripod anytime!!!!
ronichas wrote:
I will be traveling for a few photography trips coming up. I have a great carbon fiber tripod but it is bigger than the standard travel tripods.
I am looking for some recommendations. I do have a tripod head that I like and can use with a travel tripod.
Any suggestions?
Thanks in advance.
I have one of these. Works fine. I do not use a large Ellie photo lens with it though.
https://www.bhphotovideo.com/c/product/1408033-REG
ronichas wrote:
I will be traveling for a few photography trips coming up. I have a great carbon fiber tripod but it is bigger than the standard travel tripods.
I am looking for some recommendations. I do have a tripod head that I like and can use with a travel tripod.
Any suggestions?
Thanks in advance.
How much bigger? Why not take it?
Take a look at MeFoto and Sirui. I have both and both fit easily into my carry on! Also, they’re not a PITA to carry around, especially the Sirui.
There are so many tripods for sale that can fit the bill. I use a cheap aluminum Dolica Proline tripod that I bought for $45. It extends enough that shooting with it is comfortable. Weights around 3 lbs. and with good tripod techniques it is steady enough. I have used my heavy dSLR cameras with it without issues.
I have several tripods, including a heavy Gitzo and this Dolica is the one that goes with me when I travel.
I have a Benro Travel Angel II in carbon fiber. Light weight, sturdy and tough. It has fallen off of a jeep doing 50 MPH with nothing more than cosmetic damage.
Bill
ronichas wrote:
I will be traveling for a few photography trips coming up. I have a great carbon fiber tripod but it is bigger than the standard travel tripods.
I am looking for some recommendations. I do have a tripod head that I like and can use with a travel tripod.
Any suggestions?
Thanks in advance.
The you will be trading off weight savings (1-2 lb) vs decreased stability and increased cost. Is it worth it?
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