Tripods-Host for Anvil 30 Head

[rybe390]

Hey folks!

I'm looking at getting my first tripod setup. I had the chance to shoot off of 2 different RRS tripods, one with a leveling base and Vice, and the other with the anvil 30. Overall, I immediately fell in love with the anvil 30 head.

I can't drop the kind of cash RRS would like for their entire tripod setup. I want to justify it, but I simply can't do it. Budget for me is going to be around $700 for a tripod setup.

I'm around 99% certain I am going to end up buying an Anvil 30, for the fact that it's rock solid, mounts to pic and arca, and supports RRS. I can also toss this head onto any tripod I choose because of the screw attachment point.

I've seen the 90c thread, and though interesting, the packed size makes it less of an option for me, as well as the conversion needed to get it solid. Not really my jam.

For tripods, I've done a bit of homework, and I'm considering the below criteria:
-Smaller profile base/apex, more like the RRS anvil tripods. Packed size also is nice.
-Carbon Fiber, around 4 lbs. Would like to hunt with this.
-Suitable to shoot 6.5cm off of.

I think I've narrowed it down to the Leofoto LS 364-c and LS 365-C. I've read reviews of people using the older LN series, but those had full bowls. The LS series seems to use the same legs, but come in with a narrower apex.

LS-364C - Leofoto

Leofoto was founded at the beginning of 2014. It is located in Zhongshan, beautiful Pearl River Delta area in China. Leofoto team has been designing and manufacturing series of camera support systems by comparing and studying the high-end photographic accessories made in China and abroad and...

leofoto.com

LS-365C - Leofoto

Leofoto was founded at the beginning of 2014. It is located in Zhongshan, beautiful Pearl River Delta area in China. Leofoto team has been designing and manufacturing series of camera support systems by comparing and studying the high-end photographic accessories made in China and abroad and...

leofoto.com

What are overall thoughts on going with the RRS Anvil 30, and mounting to one of the above Leofoto tripods? Are there any other tripods in the same form factor, weight class, and price range that I need to be considering?

Thanks in advance for the help!

 

[shlouf]

What conversion are you talking about with the 90c? I have one with a RRS leveling base. It has no issues locking up solid, and I didn't have to convert anything.

 

[rybe390]

What conversion are you talking about with the 90c? I have one with a RRS leveling base. It has no issues locking up solid, and I didn't have to convert anything.

Imported carbon fiber tripod (RT90C)

Before I get e-buttfvcked by you guys has anyone tried the Innorel RT90C tripod? It's carbon fiber with 40mm tubes. Max height is about 63" and low about 7" and can support 80+ pounds. They are going for $290 or so imported from China. Yes I'm all about supporting vendors and keeping money state...

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Talking about this. For the 90c someone came up with a plate so you can run the anvil 30 conversion instead of direct mount to the screw.

I'm probably going to mount it with rocksett, and the 364/365c have set screws in the base to hold onto ball heads.

I like everything about the 90c except the wide head apex. If it was just for comp and range I'd be all in, but I expect to carry this in a pack hunting.

 

[shlouf]

ah, ok. I thought you were talking about a conversion to get it to lock up solid in general

 

[Crews]

I’m with you on the big ole’ apex. My first tripod was a feisol 3372. It was affordable and stable, but that giant 75mm video bowl ensured that the only place I ever took it was out of the bed of the truck.