Coral Senior Member 285 posts Likes: 1 Joined Dec 2012 Location: Ohio More info | Apr 23, 2014 11:54 | #1 Looking to buy a new tripod (high end) Gitzo GIGT3542LS or Really Right Stuff TVC-34L both would have matching leveling base. This would be for use with my 500mm f4. Reviews with Really Right Stuff are stellar compared to Gitzo. I know there are a lot of Gitzo users here, are there any Really Right Stuff users that can offer an opinion? Living the Dream
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bps Cream of the Crop 7,607 posts Likes: 406 Joined Mar 2007 Location: California More info | Apr 23, 2014 14:15 | #2 I have experience with both and in my opinion, the RRS TVC-34L with a RRS Leveling Base is superior. It is a more robust product and the RRS Leveling Base is very, very nice.
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Apr 23, 2014 14:32 | #3 RRS = Mercedez Sony A7siii/A7iv/ZV-1 - FE 24/1.4 - SY 24/2.8 - FE 35/2.8 - FE 50/1.8 - FE 85/1.8 - F 600/5.6 - CZ 100-300 - Tamron 17-28/2.8 - 28-75/2.8 - 28-200 RXD
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Thanks for your opinions. Living the Dream
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Apr 23, 2014 14:42 | #5 One other quick question: Does RRS only sell direct and not through camera stores? Living the Dream
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Phoenixkh a mere speck More info | Apr 23, 2014 15:03 | #6 Only direct. I have the same set-up you mentioned. It's a joy to use. I chose the leveling base with the hook attached. Kim (the male variety) Canon 1DX2 | 1D IV | 16-35 f/4 IS | 24-105 f/4 IS | 100L IS macro | 70-200mm f/2.8L IS II | 100-400Lii | 50 f/1.8 STM | Canon 1.4X III
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Apr 23, 2014 15:19 | #7 Phoenixkh wrote in post #16856032  Only direct. I have the same set-up you mentioned. It's a joy to use. I chose the leveling base with the hook attached. I couldn't be happier. Everything is sooooooooooo smooth. so do you just hang something on the hook for a quick level? Sony A7siii/A7iv/ZV-1 - FE 24/1.4 - SY 24/2.8 - FE 35/2.8 - FE 50/1.8 - FE 85/1.8 - F 600/5.6 - CZ 100-300 - Tamron 17-28/2.8 - 28-75/2.8 - 28-200 RXD
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bps Cream of the Crop 7,607 posts Likes: 406 Joined Mar 2007 Location: California More info | Apr 23, 2014 16:39 | #8 Charlie wrote in post #16856069 so do you just hang something on the hook for a quick level? Usually it's just to hang stuff off of for added weight or convenience. However, I've never thought about the idea of using it as a self-leveler...at any rate...the bubble works great and is fast to use when it comes to leveling.
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CyberDyneSystems Admin (type T-2000)  More info | Apr 23, 2014 16:46 | #9 bps wrote in post #16856228 ... However, I've never thought about the idea of using it as a self-leveler...... we call that a "Plumb Bob" in the construction trades GEAR LIST
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Apr 23, 2014 20:51 | #10 RRS has got to be pretty good to beat out the 3 series.  Tripod swing by charlie617, on FlickrSony A7siii/A7iv/ZV-1 - FE 24/1.4 - SY 24/2.8 - FE 35/2.8 - FE 50/1.8 - FE 85/1.8 - F 600/5.6 - CZ 100-300 - Tamron 17-28/2.8 - 28-75/2.8 - 28-200 RXD
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Phoenixkh a mere speck More info | Apr 23, 2014 20:56 | #11 Charlie wrote in post #16856069 so do you just hang something on the hook for a quick level? I do have several plumb bobs but no. I use the hook to hang extra weight on the tripod in windy conditions. Kim (the male variety) Canon 1DX2 | 1D IV | 16-35 f/4 IS | 24-105 f/4 IS | 100L IS macro | 70-200mm f/2.8L IS II | 100-400Lii | 50 f/1.8 STM | Canon 1.4X III
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Apr 23, 2014 21:24 | #12 Charlie wrote in post #16856802 RRS has got to be pretty good to beat out the 3 series. Tripod swing by charlie617, on FlickrWoW, worth a thousand words! Living the Dream
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IndecentExposure Goldmember  3,402 posts Joined Jan 2007 Location: Austin, Texas More info | Apr 23, 2014 22:01 | #13 Then you'll get a kick out of the salespeople in the Really Right Stuff booth at trade shows. If you ask, and sometimes even when you don't, they will hang from the tripods - full on grown men pointing their khakis in the air. - James -
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madjack Goldmember  More info | Seeing as you asked, I am very happy with my RRS TVC-34L and BH-55LR ballhead combo. Canon 5D Mk IV | Canon 5D Mk II | Canon 7D | Canon 30D
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Apr 23, 2014 23:42 | #15 madjack wrote in post #16857037 Seeing as you asked, I am very happy with my RRS TVC-34L and BH-55LR ballhead combo. Very stout, and I could definitely see the difference in harmonics compared to my Manfrotto when shooting the moon. Good luck with whatever you choose. I'll be going with the TVC-34L for sure. Living the Dream
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