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|| SportsShooter.com: Member Message Board Looking to buy a new tripod Daniel Goncalves, Photographer Jacksonville | FL | USA | Posted: 8:14 PM on 07.10.11 ->> I have a Velbon carbon fiber tripod which has been nice and light but looking into getting something a bit more solid. Feels like my Velbon will fall over sometimes. It feels fragile. Also considering one that could be tall enough that I could extend up to a level where I could get on a two step ladder. Heaviest setup would be a 1d w 400/2.8. Would be good to have strong enough legs I can super clamp one or two bodies to. Any input is appreciated. Thanks. Daniel  This post is:  Informative (0) | Funny (0) | Huh? (0) | Off Topic (0) | Inappropriate (0) |   Definitions Steve Ueckert, Photographer Houston | TX | | Posted: 9:52 PM on 07.10.11 ->> They are heavy, which is the whole idea, but the Gitzo aluminum stix with the 1" legs (I think this is the Studex series) will support a 400/2.8 on top and Super Clamps on the legs. Carbon Fiber stix are light and very portable, but I would hesitate to hang a super clamp on the legs. Don't consider a tripod at its absolute extension of the legs and height of the column as necessarily stable. Max extensions tend to be the weakest configuration, consider using a tripod at less than max limits for longer shutter speeds. If you are using high shutter speeds, then absolutely stable isn't necessarily essential. Don't scrimp on the head. Go for a larger rather than smaller head. I like either ball heads with a pan movement, or a simple ball head. The Leitz Ball & Socket head is one of my fav's.  This post is:  Informative (0) | Funny (0) | Huh? (0) | Off Topic (0) | Inappropriate (0) |   Definitions Brad Tollefson, Student/Intern, Photo Editor Lubbock | TX | USA | Posted: 12:02 AM on 07.12.11 ->> I'm currently using a Manfrotto 055XPROB and 488RC2 combination. It's a very solid tripod and full extension would put the viewfinder at roughly seven feet. I can't however speak for the strength of the legs against a super clamp. Brad  This post is:  Informative (0) | Funny (0) | Huh? (0) | Off Topic (0) | Inappropriate (0) |   Definitions Daniel Goncalves, Photographer Jacksonville | FL | USA | Posted: 4:54 PM on 07.12.11 ->> Thanks Brad. I'm also happy for suggestions on used big/heavy tripods I can find on ebay. Anyone?  This post is:  Informative (0) | 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. You need to be an active (paying) member of SportsShooter.com in order to post messages to the system. NOTE: If you would like to report a problem you've found within the SportsShooter.com website, please let us know via the 'Contact Us' form, which alerts us immediately. It is not guaranteed that a member of the staff will see your message board post. Thread Title: Looking to buy a new tripod Thread Started By: Daniel Goncalves Message: Member Login: Password: Return to --> Message Board Main Index

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