good tripod?
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Re: good tripod?
The standard response here is Manfrotto 055XPROB or 190XPROB.
A similar option is the Vanguard Alta Pro 263 and 264.
I'm in a similar position as you and after doing some reading here and elsewhere, it's down to one of those four (very similar) models.
The standard response here is Manfrotto 055XPROB or 190XPROB.
A similar option is the Vanguard Alta Pro 263 and 264.
I'm in a similar position as you and after doing some reading here and elsewhere, it's down to one of those four (very similar) models.
Re: good tripod?
<div class="ubbcode-block"><div class="ubbcode-header">Originally Posted By: DeadNoise</div><div class="ubbcode-body">just ordered my leupold mark 4 and need a tripod to go with it, mostly be prone or sitting down. be packing it quite a bit as well so a lighter one would be great. any suggestions? </div></div>
When weight, compactness, and quality are paramount over price, you can't beat the smallest Gitzo Travellers'. Check-out my Gitzo GT1550T Traveller in <span style="font-weight: bold"><span style="font-style: italic">farmbo</span></span>'s <span style="font-weight: bold"><span style="font-style: italic">"Tripod for ground level/standing positions?"</span></span> thread. I now use the 1550T Traveller with a <span style="font-weight: bold"><span style="font-style: italic">RRS BH-30 LR</span></span> ball head, and with the Ball Head's Plate turned lengthwise the OAL of the tripod and head combo is only 14.33" (364mm), and the combined weight with MTB Grip Foam added to the legs is less than 3 pounds.
<span style="font-weight: bold"><span style="font-style: italic">Gitzo GT1550T Traveller Tripod w/MTB Grip Foam + Really Right Stuff BH-30 LR Ballhead folded and ready to travel:</span></span>
Keith
<div class="ubbcode-block"><div class="ubbcode-header">Originally Posted By: DeadNoise</div><div class="ubbcode-body">just ordered my leupold mark 4 and need a tripod to go with it, mostly be prone or sitting down. be packing it quite a bit as well so a lighter one would be great. any suggestions? </div></div>
When weight, compactness, and quality are paramount over price, you can't beat the smallest Gitzo Travellers'. Check-out my Gitzo GT1550T Traveller in <span style="font-weight: bold"><span style="font-style: italic">farmbo</span></span>'s <span style="font-weight: bold"><span style="font-style: italic">"Tripod for ground level/standing positions?"</span></span> thread. I now use the 1550T Traveller with a <span style="font-weight: bold"><span style="font-style: italic">RRS BH-30 LR</span></span> ball head, and with the Ball Head's Plate turned lengthwise the OAL of the tripod and head combo is only 14.33" (364mm), and the combined weight with MTB Grip Foam added to the legs is less than 3 pounds.
<span style="font-weight: bold"><span style="font-style: italic">Gitzo GT1550T Traveller Tripod w/MTB Grip Foam + Really Right Stuff BH-30 LR Ballhead folded and ready to travel:</span></span>
Keith
Re: good tripod?
take a look at slik sprint mini II. I have one and really like it. light and compact. I didn't care for the head on it so I replaced it with a vanguard ph-21.
PRS has tripods and I believe the medium height uses the slik sprint mini II tripod with different heads. They also make a shorter one with about a 8" folded length.
PRS Tripods
take a look at slik sprint mini II. I have one and really like it. light and compact. I didn't care for the head on it so I replaced it with a vanguard ph-21.
PRS has tripods and I believe the medium height uses the slik sprint mini II tripod with different heads. They also make a shorter one with about a 8" folded length.
PRS Tripods
Re: good tripod?
<div class="ubbcode-block"><div class="ubbcode-header">Originally Posted By: Kevlars</div><div class="ubbcode-body">you may want to check out Tactical Tripods </div></div>
I've got one and sprung for the extra rods. It's damn near bomb proof, very simple to setup and use, and very adaptable.
<div class="ubbcode-block"><div class="ubbcode-header">Originally Posted By: Kevlars</div><div class="ubbcode-body">you may want to check out Tactical Tripods </div></div>
I've got one and sprung for the extra rods. It's damn near bomb proof, very simple to setup and use, and very adaptable.
