OK. In the market for a new tripod and am looking for a little direction. Here are my requirements / needs:
- lightweight. It will be used for real estate mostly,which means it will be set up and taken down about 20 times during a typical 1 hour shoot.
- sturdy. It will support a 5d mark II with grip, 16 - 35 L, and manfrotto 501 pan head.
- cost. Less than 400.
I have a gitzo mountaineer but its broken, i fear from the weight and constant toruing of the head. It will be repaired and relegated to appropriate duty.


