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Jul 29, 2004 13:39 |  #1

Looking for a lightweight, yet sturdy, tripod. Needs to be able to support a 10D with Bigma. But should be compact enough to fit in airliner luggage and light enough not to tip the weigh scales.
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Jul 30, 2004 00:41 |  #2

What's the budget? I like the Manfrotto 441. A bit expensive for me though so I got the 190Pro instead. It's a bit heavier though.


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Jul 30, 2004 01:25 |  #3

I have the Manfrotto (Bogen) 190CLB/NK19 with two heads, the 322RC2 grip ballhead and the 141RC2 pan/tilt. Quite stable and a snap to set up. I like it very much and don't find it heavy, however heavy is relative.

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Jul 30, 2004 08:22 |  #4

Aylwin: Manfrotto 441 looks great, but at $700 Canadian, a bit too much ... price of the 190Pro is about $500 less, so I'll take a serious look at that

John_T: I've also been looking at the 322RC grip, but needed at least one good comment on it before buying ...

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Jul 30, 2004 10:59 |  #5

The 322 is a peculiar animal, but once you've used it a while it grows on you, ...well, some people. There are three ways you can mount the the camera mount/quick release plate, left, right or on the end of the grip handle. I've tried all three and surprised myself by liking the end of the grip handle the most.

It's not everyman's thing, I think CDS has one that he hasn't found himself using much. I find it fun, and once I got used to it, find it fast. Look good at the weight ratings and figure out if it will be enough for your 10D and biggest lenses.


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Aug 08, 2004 09:25 |  #6

Try the Velbon Chaser EFL - 4 w. the Bogen model 3265 head

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The 322 is a peculiar animal, but once you've used it a while it grows on you, ...well, some people. There are three ways you can mount the the camera mount/quick release plate, left, right or on the end of the grip handle. I've tried all three and surprised myself by liking the end of the grip handle the most.

It's not everyman's thing, I think CDS has one that he hasn't found himself using much. I find it fun, and once I got used to it, find it fast. Look good at the weight ratings and figure out if it will be enough for your 10D and biggest lenses.




  
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Aug 08, 2004 10:49 |  #7

? did I miss something ?


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