Tripod Legs for 300mm and MK 3

[Galaxy99]

I have a Cobra head piece, but don't know which legs are good and safe for this heavy setting for a stationary sports photography?

[PacAce]

The Gitzo 3 series tripods are pretty good.

[jhom]

Ditto on the Gitzo 3 series.

[JohnJ80]

Gitzo 3540LS and Markins M20 with RRS QR Lever clamp LR II.

j.

[Road2Show]

don't really know what sports you are talking about, but I can tell you the use of a tripod for sports is a fairly rare thing. The great majority of time, big bodies and glass are used on a monopod.

[JohnJ80]

don't really know what sports you are talking about, but I can tell you the use of a tripod for sports is a fairly rare thing. The great majority of time, big bodies and glass are used on a monopod.

true, unless you use a wimberly or equivalent (gimbal head) for big glass.

j

[Dan Lorth]

people use gimbals at sporting events? ummm.

[sevans16]

Ditto what JohnJ80 said. That looks like what I have!! It is a very well balanced setup and simple awesome for the combo you listed.

[Road2Show]

people use gimbals at sporting events? ummm.

My thoughts too. I know of one guy who does with his 400 or 600, but it's on a monopod still. Very odd if you ask me. Generally there is no room for a set of legs in the photo areas/wells.

[Galaxy99]

true, unless you use a wimberly or equivalent (gimbal head) for big glass.

j
I actually have a Kirk King Cobra action head http://www.kirkphoto.com/cobra.html
I don't think it fits a monopad for its action;) Wow, a Gitzo 3540LS is pretty pricey, huh?

[Galaxy99]

Anybody try this? http://www.adorama.com/FPTPF1328.html#ProductReviews