Is this a good one?
Found it on SD:
http://slickdeals.net …ll-head-for-99-Costco-com
Costco link:
http://www.costco.com …partial&Nty=1&topnav=&s=1
Gandroid Member 85 posts Joined Dec 2011 Location: Bay Area, CA More info | Jan 31, 2012 13:59 | #1 Is this a good one? -guna
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Mikishots Hatchling 4 posts Joined Jan 2012 Location: West Coast, Canada More info | Jan 31, 2012 14:09 | #2 Not really enough info to answer - it entirely depends on what size/weight/balance of camera/scope/whatever you'll be mounting to it, or what height you need. Shoot that sucker.
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Feb 01, 2012 00:17 | #3 thinking of some portraits and some night shots...all indoors. -guna
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GregBeaver Member 139 posts Joined May 2010 More info | Feb 01, 2012 08:11 | #4 Let me know what you think of it. I am in search of a back-up travel tripod for jungle and beach work in Costa Rica. I want something that works well but if it gets stolen, broken or lost I'm not out much money. 5D Mk iv Gripped | Canon 300mmL | Canon 70-200mmL USM IS II | Canon 24-105mmL| Canon 17-40mmL | Canon 85mm 1.8 | Canon TC 2x II | Canon 580EX II | Canon 270EX
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Thunderbutt Member 135 posts Joined Dec 2010 More info | Feb 01, 2012 08:55 | #5 GregBeaver wrote in post #13805742 ![]() Let me know what you think of it. I am in search of a back-up travel tripod for jungle and beach work in Costa Rica. I want something that works well but if it gets stolen, broken or lost I'm not out much money. Thanks, Greg I ordered one, Greg, for travel and off camera flash use. I'll let you all know about it's build quality and sturdiness EOS 7D, Tokina 11-16 f/2.8, EF 50 f/1.4 USM, EF-70-200 f/2.8L IS USM; EF 2X II; Zeikos Grip; G12
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gizmo17 Member 74 posts Joined Dec 2010 More info | Feb 01, 2012 13:54 | #6 I was also looking at that Dolica at Costco. I'm looking for a tripod that'll support my 60D and new 70-200mm mkII lens. Not sure what I would use it for aside from taking pics of the family, indoor and outdoor. I would probably take it with me for some outdoor landscape photos as well. I got a bit of sticker shock when I looked up the prices of other tripods people recommend (Manfrotto carbon fiber $700+!). I won't be using my cheapie $8 tripod anymore! Canon 60D / Canon 50mm f1.4 / Sigma 17-50 f/2.8 OS / Canon 530ex ii
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nemesis47 Senior Member ![]() 358 posts Joined Jul 2010 Location: WI, USA More info | Feb 01, 2012 16:40 | #7 It is rated for 13lbs, so it should be enough for the camera and the lenses that you have now. 70D | 50D | Tamron 17-50 VC | Canon 50 f/1.4 | 70-200 f/4L IS | 100 2.8 | 100-400 L | YN560ii
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baj2k Senior Member ![]() More info | Feb 01, 2012 17:35 | #8 If I had a $2k+ lens the minimum Tripod I use is something like a Manfrotto 055XPROB Pro Tripod Legs with the Manfrotto 327RC2 Joystick Head with Quick Release. I have this setup and I use it alot with my Sigma 70-200mm f/2.8 EX DG OS lens. You could try different, cheaper, 11lbs+ ball-head if you don't like trigger type or if you want to shave $50 - $60 off the top on a Manfrotto. I paid a bit under $330 for the set, new, and I couldn't be happier. The Costco one may hold up to "back-up" duty fine, maybe even hold it's own against tripods costing 3x as much.. but, I think it's mush more likely the it won't last long as a "big lens" mule.
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Jesse Webb Senior Member 904 posts Joined Nov 2007 Location: Bellingham, WA More info | Feb 01, 2012 22:05 | #9 I had the non-carbon version and it wasn't that sturdy for a 70-200L. I sold it and picked up a CF Travel Angel Benro rated for 26lbs. Shop around, I picked up the Benro new for about $250 on an eBay auction (it is the previous version of this one jessewebbphotography.com
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gizmo17 Member 74 posts Joined Dec 2010 More info | Feb 01, 2012 22:54 | #10 Thanks for the advice, it makes sense. While I was able to afford the lens, I feel like spending so much on a tripod is kind of a waste. Guess I'll have to rethink this and hopefully find some good deals on tripods. Canon 60D / Canon 50mm f1.4 / Sigma 17-50 f/2.8 OS / Canon 530ex ii
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freddyttt Member 84 posts Joined Dec 2011 More info | Feb 02, 2012 18:14 | #11 gizmo17 wrote in post #13810703 ![]() Thanks for the advice, it makes sense. While I was able to afford the lens, I feel like spending so much on a tripod is kind of a waste. Guess I'll have to rethink this and hopefully find some good deals on tripods.
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Thunderbutt Member 135 posts Joined Dec 2010 More info | Feb 02, 2012 20:30 | #12 freddyttt wrote in post #13815282 ![]() Its costco. get it and if you decide its not for you. take it back.! That's my plan. EOS 7D, Tokina 11-16 f/2.8, EF 50 f/1.4 USM, EF-70-200 f/2.8L IS USM; EF 2X II; Zeikos Grip; G12
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Feb 02, 2012 20:50 | #13 I have a one that looks very similar, works fine. See no reason for me to spend more on a tripod right now, thus one serves my needs just fine. Here is a link to my review. EOS 6D MkII, Tamron 24-70 2.8 VC, 85 1.8, 70-200L f/4 IS, 16-35 f/4L IS, 430 EXII, Luma Cinch Strap
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Euro852 Senior Member ![]() 324 posts Joined Nov 2011 Location: Hong Kong/Bay Area More info | Feb 05, 2012 02:10 | #14 More details in here: https://photography-on-the.net …/showthread.php?t=1144054 Main Camera: FUJiFILM X-E2 | 18-55mm
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