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|| SportsShooter.com: Member Message Board Tripod for 300mm Jonathan Nimerfroh, Photographer Philadelphia | PA | USA | Posted: 12:59 PM on 01.02.10 ->> I need to pick up a tripod that supports a canon 7D w/ grip and a 300mm 2.8. I really do not need a tripod thats super light. Whats a good model that will support that weight. Thanks  This post is:  Informative (0) | Funny (0) | Huh? (0) | Off Topic (0) | Inappropriate (0) |   Definitions Dave Prelosky, Photographer Lower Burrell | Pa | US | Posted: 1:31 PM on 01.02.10 ->> I'd suggest that buying a triopd is somewhat like shopping for a car - a test drive is a useful part of the process. There is at least one large camera store in Philly that will probably have a selection of legs and heads on display. I'd go there and test drive a few combos. Personally, I've got a set of Bogen 3021 legs, with a 3047 head. The legs are fine, but I'd never go for the head again if given the option. Too much wobble, but as someone said YMMV...  This post is:  Informative (0) | Funny (0) | Huh? (0) | Off Topic (0) | Inappropriate (0) |   Definitions Corey Perrine, Photographer Hudson | NH | USA | Posted: 1:58 PM on 01.02.10 ->> http://www.bhphotovideo.com/c/product/404536-REG/Wimberley_WH_200_Gimbal_Ty...  This post is:  Informative (0) | Funny (0) | Huh? (0) | Off Topic (0) | Inappropriate (0) |   Definitions Israel Shirk, Photographer, Assistant Boise | ID | US | Posted: 2:31 PM on 01.02.10 ->> The wimberly-style heads will go a long way into keeping it stable; normally anything over a 70-200 becomes really unstable on top of a normal head. You also might try a fluid head if you need to save some cash - http://www.bhphotovideo.com/c/product/481667-REG/Manfrotto_by_Bogen_Imaging... The legs are pretty generic if you aren't looking to save weight; as long as you don't exceed the weight limit you're fine.  This post is:  Informative (0) | Funny (0) | Huh? (0) | Off Topic (0) | Inappropriate (0) |   Definitions Israel Shirk, Photographer, Assistant Boise | ID | US | Posted: 2:37 PM on 01.02.10 ->> Or one of these: http://www.bhphotovideo.com/c/product/554099-REG/Manfrotto_by_Bogen_Imaging... This is a cheaper version of the wimberly: http://www.bhphotovideo.com/c/product/655338-REG/Induro_485_000_GHBA_Gimbal... Googling "gimbal head" will bring you a bunch of results - just make sure it's spec'd for long telephotos (some are for telephoto zooms and won't hold enough weight)  This post is:  Informative (0) | Funny (0) | Huh? (0) | Off Topic (0) | Inappropriate (0) |   Definitions Israel Shirk, Photographer, Assistant Boise | ID | US | Posted: 2:41 PM on 01.02.10 ->> gaaaack... Keep forgetting things! Wimberly's sidekick, if you already have a ball head with an arca-swiss type plate: http://www.tripodhead.com/products/sidekick-main.cfm  This post is:  Informative (0) | Funny (0) | Huh? (0) | Off Topic (0) | Inappropriate (0) |   Definitions Jack Megaw, Student/Intern, Photographer Pittsburgh | PA | America | Posted: 7:17 PM on 01.02.10 ->> Hey Jonathan, Check out The Camera Shop in Bryn Mawr. (it's an idenpendant store - not part of the chain) They should be able to help you - I was in there this week and they had a good stock of tripods in. http://www.thecamerashoponline.com/ -Jack  This post is:  Informative (0) | Funny (0) | Huh? (0) | Off Topic (0) | Inappropriate (0) |   Definitions John Birk, Photographer, Assistant Philadelphia | PA | USA | Posted: 8:28 PM on 01.02.10 ->> Jonathan, Check out Allen's Camera in Levittown, PA. They sell a full stock of Gitzo, Manfrotto/Bogen, Induro, and Wimberley Heads. They have a knowledgable staff and prices that are very competitive with the big NY stores. http://www.allenscamera.com Also, they are about 20 minutes north of Philly off I-95. Best shop in town, hands down. -John  This post is:  Informative (0) | Funny (0) | Huh? (0) | Off Topic (0) | Inappropriate (0) |   Definitions Jonathan Nimerfroh, Photographer Philadelphia | PA | USA | Posted: 4:07 PM on 01.03.10 ->> Thanks Everyone. I'm really looking for a basic setup. tripod and ball head that will support the body w/ 300mm. - Jonathan  This post is:  Informative (0) | Funny (0) | Huh? (0) | Off Topic (0) | Inappropriate (0) |   Definitions Israel Shirk, Photographer, Assistant Boise | ID | US | Posted: 7:39 PM on 01.03.10 ->> "ball head that will support the body w/ 300mm" That's a contradiction in terms. A ball head without a sidekick or something of that sort will by nature not support a heavy lens... You're welcome to drop a bunch of cash to find this out though.  This post is:  Informative (1) | Funny (0) | Huh? (0) | Off Topic (0) | Inappropriate (0) |   Definitions Add your comments... If you'd like to add your comments to this thread, use this form. 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