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Mar 03, 2010 07:30 |  #1

Ok, I know this is a repeated question. But let me start, I already am using both the 190x prob and 055 x PROB models but am looking for some more cheaper or good solutions other than manfrotto tripods as I know that there are many other alternatives than them, wanna try them for everyday usage or something that is strong and is stable enough to handle the weight.

So, guys kindly give me other options for some alternatives.


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Mar 03, 2010 07:42 |  #2

So, do you want something that's


  1. Smaller closed, for packing purposes
  2. Lighter
  3. Larger capacity
  4. Faster to operate
  5. Something you can beat up

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Mar 03, 2010 13:11 |  #3

So what exactly is wrong with the Manfrottos you already have? You need to be more specific.

maxloxton wrote in post #9719604 (external link)
Ok, I know this is a repeated question. But let me start, I already am using both the 190x prob and 055 x PROB models but am looking for some more cheaper or good solutions other than manfrotto tripods as I know that there are many other alternatives than them, wanna try them for everyday usage or something that is strong and is stable enough to handle the weight.

So, guys kindly give me other options for some alternatives.




  
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Mar 03, 2010 16:10 |  #4

Perhaps the question was not what tripod to go for, but rather which thread to start with!

Have you read through the sticky support thread? Lot of different options covered in there...

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Mar 04, 2010 06:23 |  #5

I have been using both of these tripods for quite sometime but what hurts me at times is the weight of both of these tripods to carry while when you are trekking in the mountains. Hence am looking for some cheaper or better alternative like carbon fibre for that.


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Mar 04, 2010 07:22 |  #6

You are right, this has been covered before and there are some active threads going one. DOn;t even need to do a search. Here are some suggestions.

https://photography-on-the.net/forum/showthre​ad.php?t=820567
https://photography-on-the.net/forum/showthre​ad.php?t=835715
https://photography-on-the.net/forum/showthre​ad.php?t=664575
https://photography-on-the.net/forum/showthre​ad.php?t=538298

You want light, stable, cheap.

Pick any 2 :-)


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Mar 04, 2010 07:29 |  #7

Dolica Proline Carbon Fiber. Just Google around to find them, a lot of places sell them. I have one, and it's super light and strong enough to hold a gripped body/Sig 150-500mm OS with zero problems. You can put a different ball head on if you choose, and it typically comes with two QR plates and tools for adjusting leg lock tension and whatnot.


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