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Sep 16, 2008 11:19 |  #1

Out of those, which one will you go with?

http://www.bhphotovide​o.com …roughType=repla​cementLink (external link)

http://www.bhphotovide​o.com …ountaineer_6X_C​arbon.html (external link)

http://www.bhphotovide​o.com …ountaineer_6X_C​arbon.html (external link)

http://www.bhphotovide​o.com …ountaineer_6X_C​arbon.html (external link)

http://www.bhphotovide​o.com …ountaineer_6X_C​arbon.html (external link)

http://www.bhphotovide​o.com …41EX_6X_Carbon_​Fiber.html (external link)

I will discuss later why those, and also i can change or add if there are better alternatives, just i want to see which one will you go and your points for the choice.


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Sep 16, 2008 11:29 |  #2

Gitzo 1000 series to light for my needs.
Gitzo 4 leg sections a compromise I don't want to make.
I want independent leg angles, to handle setup in rough terrain better.
I don't need a column that tilts from vertical; if I did more macro of things in nature, I might change my mind.
Therefore, my reply is 'None of the above'


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Sep 16, 2008 12:11 |  #3

Wilt wrote in post #6317451 (external link)
Gitzo 1000 series to light for my needs.
Gitzo 4 leg sections a compromise I don't want to make.
I want independent leg angles, to handle setup in rough terrain better.
I don't need a column that tilts from vertical; if I did more macro of things in nature, I might change my mind.
Therefore, my reply is 'None of the above'

Then, which one you will go with? light up with your recommendations :D


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Sep 16, 2008 13:33 |  #4

I've never been a big fan of 4 section tripods and I don't see a reason to use all 4 sections anyway. I would go with a 3 section set up since I feel you get more stability.




  
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Sep 16, 2008 13:38 as a reply to  @ jdizzle's post |  #5

I'd go with these.

http://www.bhphotovide​o.com …3541_6X_Carbon_​Fiber.html (external link)

Oh wait. I did. :)


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Sep 16, 2008 13:38 |  #6

jdizzle wrote in post #6318196 (external link)
I've never been a big fan of 4 section tripods and I don't see a reason to use all 4 sections anyway. I would go with a 3 section set up since I feel you get more stability.

Rather than 4 sections, is there anything to tell me that may lead you to buy a Gitzo CF Tripod?


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Sep 16, 2008 13:40 |  #7

gryphonslair99 wrote in post #6318222 (external link)
I'd go with these.

http://www.bhphotovide​o.com …3541_6X_Carbon_​Fiber.html (external link)

Oh wait. I did. :)

Thank you very much

But i remember that i didn't post any 3 or 5 series tripods, so i exclude 3 and 5 series.


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Sep 16, 2008 14:55 as a reply to  @ Tareq's post |  #8

The GT2531 is the one I just ordered for myself this morning.


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Sep 16, 2008 15:08 |  #9

Well, how about telling us what you are looking to do with this tripod. Is this going to be a travel tripod, portraiture only tripod, are you just looking for an all around, best combo tripod?


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Sep 16, 2008 15:14 |  #10

This must be a new form of 20 questions.


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Sep 16, 2008 15:22 |  #11

I'm for CF tripods for mainly weight and durability. I've used manfrotto before and the weight diffrences are night and day. If you're traveling, than carrying a tripod and other gear will be a difference in weight.




  
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Sep 16, 2008 16:54 |  #12

Tareq wrote in post #6317719 (external link)
Then, which one you will go with? light up with your recommendations :D

I bought the GT2530 Moutaineer.

attachment: 1/4" and 3/8" screws attachment type
center column: rapid
closed length: 25.59 in
leg angles: 24°. 60°
leg sections: 3
load capacity: 26.46 lbs
material: carbon fiber 6X
maximum height: 63.39 in
maximum height (with center column down): 54.33 in
minimum height: 12.99 in
series: 2
weight: 3.15 lbs


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Sep 16, 2008 17:05 |  #13

They don't make the 2530 any more, it has been replaced by the 2531, which is what I ordered. I used to have a 2530 and it was terrific.


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Sep 16, 2008 17:13 |  #14

So what is the benefit of the 2531, over the 2530?


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Sep 16, 2008 17:19 |  #15

Wilt wrote in post #6319456 (external link)
So what is the benefit of the 2531, over the 2530?

Not much, nothing really significant.

1) a little lighter
2) magnesium head casting
3) security screw for head
4) additional leg angle to let it go lower

There may be more, but honestly, nothing that makes your 2530 any less good.


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