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WTB-Compact Lightweight Carbon Fiber Tripod with Ballhead
Oct 21, 2018 10:22:37   #
Annie B Loc: Maryland
 
I'm looking for a Carbon Fiber Tripod. It needs it to be fairly compact in size (folded) and fairly light in weight. All this would depend on ratio of folded size to weight. Have a manfrotto 190 4(older model) and I love it but it's too bulky and a bit too heavy with the ball head I put on it.

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Oct 21, 2018 10:38:59   #
PixelStan77 Loc: Vermont/Chicago
 
Annie B wrote:
I'm looking for a Carbon Fiber Tripod. It needs it to be fairly compact in size (folded) and fairly light in weight. All this would depend on ratio of folded size to weight. Have a manfrotto 190 4(older model) and I love it but it's too bulky and a bit too heavy with the ball head I put on it.
Do not know your specs but I have and use a compact Carbon Fiber Tripod for traveling...Sirui brand.

https://www.bhphotovideo.com/c/product/1024704-REG/sirui_bsret2204_carbon_fiber_tripod.html



Product Highlights

Load Capacity: 26.5 lb
Max Height: 57"
Min Height: 5"
Folded Length: 17"
Leg Sections: 4
Weight: 3.0 lb
E-20 Ball Head with TY-50E QR Plate
Reverse-Folding Legs
Short Center Column Included
Custom Padded Case & Shoulder Strap
Fits in my roll on for travel.

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Oct 21, 2018 11:02:21   #
RalphP Loc: Oregon
 
I have a Feisol CT-3441 that I would sell for $275. It is in very good condition weighs in at 2.6lb and supports 44lb.

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Oct 21, 2018 14:11:29   #
Annie B Loc: Maryland
 
How much are you selling the Sirui for ?

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Oct 21, 2018 14:13:52   #
Annie B Loc: Maryland
 
RalphP wrote:
I have a Feisol CT-3441 that I would sell for $275. It is in very good condition weighs in at 2.6lb and supports 44lb.


And does the Feisol have a ball head?

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Oct 21, 2018 14:29:27   #
RalphP Loc: Oregon
 
It has a cb-30 feisol ball head. It's a basic head with a 1/4" thread. It has no quick release type plate.

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Oct 22, 2018 06:21:52   #
par4fore Loc: Bay Shore N.Y.
 
Annie B wrote:
I'm looking for a Carbon Fiber Tripod. It needs it to be fairly compact in size (folded) and fairly light in weight. All this would depend on ratio of folded size to weight. Have a manfrotto 190 4(older model) and I love it but it's too bulky and a bit too heavy with the ball head I put on it.


Need to know more about your equipment (for size and weight) and price range. Also just the tripod or worth a head also?

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Oct 22, 2018 08:07:50   #
Annie B Loc: Maryland
 
par4fore wrote:
Need to know more about your equipment (for size and weight) and price range. Also just the tripod or worth a head also?


Equipment is Sony A6300 with largest lens 70-200/f4 so I probably don't need a tripod for more than 12ish lbs just to be on the safe side. I had a Sirui rated for 8lbs and it was a bit too flimsy.

Price-I'd like to stay less than $350 and YES I need a head. Want a carbon fiber and want the weight to be under $3.50 lbs

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Oct 22, 2018 09:36:26   #
camerapapi Loc: Miami, Fl.
 
Desmond and Dolica have reasonably inexpensive models which are ideal for traveling light and with good tripod techniques they support a dSLR camera and heavy lens. I have a cheap aluminum Dolica tripod that has served me well and a Desmond carbon fiber that has also been excellent.
Good luck with your search.

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Oct 22, 2018 09:54:49   #
VietVet Loc: Brooklyn, NY
 
Annie, check out the Benro Carbon Fiber tripods with ball head on B&H website. Whatever your max weight of your camera and lens is the tripod should be rated twice that weight. I use a benro travel carbon tripod rated at 30 plus pounds and find it light very sturdy for my landscape photography.

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Oct 22, 2018 10:19:35   #
Bob Locher Loc: Southwest Oregon
 
I purchased a Neewer Carbon Fiber tripod recently from Amazon and I am delighted with it. I got the "upgraded" model for US $129.95. With ball head it weights 3.75 pounds.

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Oct 22, 2018 10:28:53   #
casyjones3 Loc: Bronx NY
 
Hi Annie I also have a CF Vanguard tripod here for sale. Its just under 4lbs with bag. Here is a link to it https://www.uglyhedgehog.com/t-526065-1.html

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Oct 22, 2018 16:26:55   #
Larryshuman
 
I use a old Gitzo 1227 CF tripod and a Kirk BH-3 ball head and weighs almost nothing and holds my 200-500 w/D810 very easily. You should be able to find the 1227 or 1228 very easily on the internet.

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