Which Tripod to go for?

[maxloxton]

Ok, I know this is a repeated question. But let me start, I already am using both the 190x prob and 055 x PROB models but am looking for some more cheaper or good solutions other than manfrotto tripods as I know that there are many other alternatives than them, wanna try them for everyday usage or something that is strong and is stable enough to handle the weight.

So, guys kindly give me other options for some alternatives.

[Jon]

So, do you want something that's
Smaller closed, for packing purposes
Lighter
Larger capacity
Faster to operate
Something you can beat up

[hyt]

So what exactly is wrong with the Manfrottos you already have? You need to be more specific.

Ok, I know this is a repeated question. But let me start, I already am using both the 190x prob and 055 x PROB models but am looking for some more cheaper or good solutions other than manfrotto tripods as I know that there are many other alternatives than them, wanna try them for everyday usage or something that is strong and is stable enough to handle the weight.

So, guys kindly give me other options for some alternatives.

[ben_r_]

Perhaps the question was not what tripod to go for, but rather which thread to start with!

Have you read through the sticky support thread? Lot of different options covered in there...

LINK (http://photography-on-the.net/forum/showthread.php?t=740131)

[maxloxton]

I have been using both of these tripods for quite sometime but what hurts me at times is the weight of both of these tripods to carry while when you are trekking in the mountains. Hence am looking for some cheaper or better alternative like carbon fibre for that.

[bohdank]

You are right, this has been covered before and there are some active threads going one. DOn;t even need to do a search. Here are some suggestions.

http://photography-on-the.net/forum/showthread.php?t=820567
http://photography-on-the.net/forum/showthread.php?t=835715
http://photography-on-the.net/forum/showthread.php?t=664575
http://photography-on-the.net/forum/showthread.php?t=538298

You want light, stable, cheap.

Pick any 2 :-)

[katodog]

Dolica Proline Carbon Fiber. Just Google around to find them, a lot of places sell them. I have one, and it's super light and strong enough to hold a gripped body/Sig 150-500mm OS with zero problems. You can put a different ball head on if you choose, and it typically comes with two QR plates and tools for adjusting leg lock tension and whatnot.