Tripod That You Have Now

[Shen siung]

Only 1 Benro A300EX, happy so far

 

[andeelym]

Using a Nikon Ballhead tripod. Its heavy at 2+ kg.

 

[Headshotzx]

3 tripods so far.

#1 - Freebie Canon tripod that was a complete waste. I should've taken the bag instead.

Here's what I use it for now:

#2 - Yong Nuo Gitai 3-Sect Tripod (my review: http://www.clubsnap.com/forums/showthread.php?t=433241)

Not too bad, served me well. When I got my 70-200, I upgraded:

#3 - Manfrotto 190xprob + 486RC2 , a standard setup

My current setup. Study enough for all my applications. But not light enough. One day I'll get a GT1541t / GT2541 + Q3T head setup.


Zexun

 

[CS TAN]

My current setup. Study enough for all my applications. But not light enough. One day I'll get a GT1541t / GT2541 + Q3T head setup.

And with a RRS Quick release clamp perhaps?

 

[adamadam]

Been using Manfrotto 055ProB + 322RC2 for the past few years;
Just got a Benro C-069M8+B00 yesterday for travel.

 

[dafansu]

how much is your benro and the price, Carbon fibre?

 

[Rubber_Duck]

GITZO GT1541T

Manfrotto 190CXPRO3

 

[adamadam]

how much is your benro and the price, Carbon fibre?

Yes CF, but I think it's only very slightly lighter than the Al one.

I bought it online from Ebay, about AU$350

 

[dafansu]

Yes CF, but I think it's only very slightly lighter than the Al one.

I bought it online from Ebay, about AU$350

about S$470. I saw one benro recently less than $200 stated as CF, dont know is it real.

 

[chickenriceboy]

i have been through (from my vague memory):

1) slik sprint 3 way

2) ppcp pro tripod

3) stetige from ppcp

4) calumet something tripod

5) manfrotto 725b (still using)

6) giottos 3261 + mh5001 (using, by far the sturdiest so far, i would say on par with the manfrottos i have gotten the chance to play with so far)

1-4 the legs fell apart, must be the extended saltwater exposure. :bsmilie:

awesome!

i guess Giottos is less popular here in singapore... don't know why? Thought it is better/on par with the quality of Benro/Manfrotto.. hmm...

It is as good, if not better than Manfrotto/Benro, imho. Just compare their MH1301-652C ball heads to the equivalent Benro/Manfrotto 488RC2. It beats the competition flat.


Sadly, their distributor was CP as well. And ever since taking up Manfrotto, Cathay seems to stop distributing Giottos, no?

 

[PrimePhotog]

Manfrotto 190CXPro3 with Arca-Swiss Z1. I personally feel that a having a good ballhead is as important as getting a good tripod.

 

[adamadam]

Manfrotto 190CXPro3 with Arca-Swiss Z1. I personally feel that a having a good ballhead is as important as getting a good tripod.

They all have a part to play.

Good legs, good head, good QR plate

 

[Numnumball]

What the purpose of this thread? haa..anyway i m using...

Gitzo GT2531EX

Love it to death, fav of all macro shooters :lovegrin:

 

[adamadam]

What the purpose of this thread? haa..anyway i m using...

Gitzo GT2531EX

Love it to death, fav of all macro shooters :lovegrin:

I think it's good so we know who to look for to ask things

 

[r0n1n]

4. Manfrotto 190xprob + 488RC2 - my current setup. Solid as a tank, heavy like a tank.

agree :bsmilie:

but mine's a little lighter since I'm using 486

 

[r0n1n]

#1 - Freebie Canon tripod that was a complete waste. I should've taken the bag instead.

Here's what I use it for now:

:bsmilie: hey you can still use the hook to hang some other stuff!

 

[ijnek]

manfrotto 190cxpro4 + 488rc4 ballhead...

been through the 190xprob...

 

[michmichmich]

Benro travel angel c 269... It's really portable, and handles my heaviest setup, 70-200 really well...

 

[Headshotzx]

:bsmilie: hey you can still use the hook to hang some other stuff!

Hehe good point. Should hang my shoe bag there.

 

[BlueBull]

Hehe good point. Should hang my shoe bag there.

Don't waste it, use it as a light stand to mount your flashes!;p