Dolica ZX600B103 carbon fiber tripod and ball head for $99 @ Costco.com

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&t​opnav=&s=1

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.

State your purpose and you'll get some informative answers.

thinking of some portraits and some night shots...all indoors.

I am going to jump on it...if it doesn't work costco has a great return policy

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

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

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!

It is rated for 13lbs, so it should be enough for the camera and the lenses that you have now.

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.

I'm just curious why you would put a $2k lens on a $99 tripod? I'd guess, based on your lenses, you aren't in dire straights finacially... I would suggest that you don't skimp on your tripod...

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).

I would say this would be fine for a small setup but IMHO from owning the non-carbon version, it just isn't very sturdy (no surprise for the price). I recommend a pass if your using a larger setup like the 70-200L. 13lbs isn't much for a rating (reality is the ratings are a bit bogus...you want a lot of wiggle room if your using this outside of your home).

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.

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.

Its costco. get it and if you decide its not for you. take it back.!

freddyttt wrote in post #13815282
Its costco. get it and if you decide its not for you. take it back.!

That's my plan.

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.

https://photography-on-the.net …/showthread.php​?t=1121180

More details in here: https://photography-on-the.net …/showthread.php​?t=1144054

Thinking if I should get one, but I really want a 16 inch.