dodgyexposure Goldmember More info | Oct 10, 2012 05:44 | #1 This is why I bought a travel tripod!  Image hosted by forum (618760) © dodgyexposure [SHARE LINK] THIS IS A LOW QUALITY PREVIEW. Please log in to see the good quality stuff. Cheers, Damien
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Shadowblade Cream of the Crop More info | Oct 10, 2012 07:24 | #2 I have two travel tripods - a Gitzo 1541T for when I have to carry it personally, and a RRS TVC-34L for when I can load it onto a camel, porter, horse or anything else!
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afoton Senior Member  348 posts Joined Apr 2012 Location: Norway More info | Oct 10, 2012 08:44 | #4 The N-series can unmount one leg and use as a monopod. But that monopod is too short to be of any practical value.
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vsg28 Senior Member 493 posts Joined Aug 2012 Location: Houston, TX More info | Oct 10, 2012 08:47 | #5 That was exactly why I got the Benro C2682TB1. Small review on FM: http://www.fredmiranda.com/forum/topic/1151360 Canon 7D w/grip, Canon SX30 IS (modified for IR), Rokinon 14mm, Canon 24-105 L IS, Sigma 50mm, Canon 70-200 F/2.8 L IS II, Canon 100mm L IS, Kenko 1.4x Pro DG, Canon 2x II extender, Yongnuo YN-565EX, Induro CT414 with Induro BHL-3 and GHB-A
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Hogloff Cream of the Crop 7,606 posts Likes: 416 Joined Apr 2003 Location: British Columbia More info | Oct 10, 2012 08:49 | #6  Permanent banA short travel tripod is great until it does not do the job and your once in a lifetime photos are ruined by slight vibration. I pack my tripod into my checked luggage and take it out on location only when I think I'll need it, very much like at home.
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Hardcore Goldmember  2,668 posts Likes: 4 Joined Jul 2008 More info | Oct 10, 2012 08:50 | #7 How do you like the sirui? I borrowed a friend's N-1204 and it seems very cheaply made. The leg locks seem cheap. When you pull out the legs, they have a lot of wobble in them. It just seems like you would be lucky for it to last a couple of years. Maybe as you go up in model number the quality increases....
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afoton Senior Member 348 posts Joined Apr 2012 Location: Norway More info | Oct 10, 2012 09:32 | #8 I don't like my Sirui (one of the smaller travel-models), but when I don't use the thinest sections, it is working well for what I am using it for. It is not a substitue for a bigger tripod, but usable when a bigger tripod is not an option.
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ben_r_ -POTN's Three legged Support-  15,894 posts Likes: 13 Joined Nov 2007 Location: Sacramento, CA More info | Oct 10, 2012 11:52 | #9 Oh yea, I know all too well why one needs a travel tripod! The dual support system is a must IMO. [Gear List | Flickr
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Oct 10, 2012 17:32 | #10 Hogloff wrote in post #15103041  A short travel tripod is great until it does not do the job and your once in a lifetime photos are ruined by slight vibration. I pack my tripod into my checked luggage and take it out on location only when I think I'll need it, very much like at home. I take mine bushwalking (hiking), so it needs to be easily portable. Cheers, Damien
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Oct 10, 2012 17:34 | #11 Hardcore wrote in post #15103043 How do you like the sirui? I borrowed a friend's N-1204 and it seems very cheaply made. The leg locks seem cheap. When you pull out the legs, they have a lot of wobble in them. It just seems like you would be lucky for it to last a couple of years. Maybe as you go up in model number the quality increases.... I have only just got mine, so have limited experience so far. However, the legs on mine seem fine, the leg locks are smooth to operate and lock firmly, and there hasn't been any noticeable wobble. Cheers, Damien
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Oct 10, 2012 17:39 | #12 afoton wrote in post #15103022 The N-series can unmount one leg and use as a monopod. But that monopod is too short to be of any practical value. A short tripod is OK for me, but when using a monopod, it has to be long enough, or it's of no value. This was the same for me. Additionally, the N2204 (on spec) is 5 cm longer when folded. I say 'on spec', because my T2204X is 1cm longer than spec, so there seems to be some variability in the specs. Cheers, Damien
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Oct 10, 2012 17:41 | #13 ben_r_ wrote in post #15103877 Oh yea, I know all too well why one needs a travel tripod! The dual support system is a must IMO. Ben, since you've chimed in, I'll take this opportunity to thank you for your tripod reviews and many informative posts - I found them invaluable in trying to evaluate the available options. Cheers, Damien
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ben_r_ -POTN's Three legged Support- 15,894 posts Likes: 13 Joined Nov 2007 Location: Sacramento, CA More info | Oct 10, 2012 17:44 | #14 dodgyexposure wrote in post #15105391 Ben, since you've chimed in, I'll take this opportunity to thank you for your tripod reviews and many informative posts - I found them invaluable in trying to evaluate the available options. Youre very welcome and Im glad you found my input useful [Gear List | Flickr
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Oct 10, 2012 17:49 | #15 ben_r_ wrote in post #15105405 Youre very welcome and Im glad you found my input useful  And dont worry, youll get through this and find what is right for you as we all end up eventually. Just take the info and data one step at a time and chew through it. Well, I'm hoping that I have found what is right for me - that's what all the research was for! Cheers, Damien
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