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01-23-2009, 11:58 PM
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Originally Posted by Mananetwork  I have a tripod similar to most people, long legs with a big head.
I needed something lighter for my trip because that wasn't going to be acceptable.
I found the Manfrotto 725B w/ Quick Release Ball Head to be a good addition. You can find the tripod for only $120 if you search hard enough. It only weighted 1.54 kg and held a load capacity of 3.5 kg. Seeing as my 5D attached to a 70-200 2.8 only weights 2.0kg, I picked one up! | awesome find would of picked it up with out thinking looking for the same thing right now for my gear my tripod is just too heavy some velbon....
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01-24-2009, 12:19 AM
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If you want the best quality tripods, stick with Gitzo or Manfrotto. Anything else will be inferior. Someone last week wanted to buy a Manfrotto 190CXPRO3 and put a Giotto head on it...wtf.
*ahem* So I called the the Gitzo sales rep today and asked about the Gitzo Traveller Titanium because it looks way cool and I wanted to buy one. Carbon fibre legs, and all the metal parts are titanium. I was going to buy it if it was about $700 dealer net. They said, "$2500USD(!!!)." I said, "Erm...it's ok..." 
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02-12-2009, 07:09 PM
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02-12-2009, 07:33 PM
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Nice...just what I needed...a tripod thread...
I've got a little cash left on my credit note after buying a flash at bestbuy...so I figure why not spend the remaining $$ on something photo related =0)
So are any of these tripods at BB worth it? http://www.bestbuy.ca/search/searchr...=EN&search=KWS
The remaining cash on my credit note is roughly $80...I dont mind paying a tad bit more...
But the question is, are any of them really worth it?
I dont need anything super fancy - but something relatively small that can be used while travelling as well would be nice.
THanks
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02-12-2009, 11:00 PM
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I have a dinky little Slik Sprint but it works for my needs.
It is only 2 lbs but can even support my Canon 40D + 70-200 F4L lens
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02-13-2009, 08:20 AM
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Just picked up a Manfrotto 785B for a travel tripod. I was going to pick up the 725 that Mananetwork had got, but it actually was a little too big to carry in the daypack I usually lug around when I'm travelling. The 785B fit perfectly (although it's technically not really rated for a DSLR), it seems sturdy enough. I don't have any huge lens and seemed stable enough when I tested it out the other day. Plus...it was only $80 at Blacks on sale.
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02-13-2009, 09:00 AM
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Originally Posted by syee Just picked up a Manfrotto 785B for a travel tripod. I was going to pick up the 725 that Mananetwork had got, but it actually was a little too big to carry in the daypack I usually lug around when I'm travelling. The 785B fit perfectly (although it's technically not really rated for a DSLR), it seems sturdy enough. I don't have any huge lens and seemed stable enough when I tested it out the other day. Plus...it was only $80 at Blacks on sale. | Load capacity is rated at 1kg. If you've planning to just put a 40-50D with a wide angle lens, you should be fine!
After a quick search RedFlagDeals.com was advertising the awesome price
MANFROTTO MODO 785B TRIPOD
At Black's for $79.99 http://www.blackphotostore.com/engli...il.asp?sku=785
Great choice if you have a small setup, but I wouldn't recommend a long lens on it
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02-13-2009, 09:06 AM
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Yep...just an Xsi with a Tamron 17-50. My "other" lens is a 55-250 which is relatively lightweight too. (a LOT smaller than say a 70-200)
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02-13-2009, 10:15 AM
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The Manfrotto MODO 785B is great for a small set-up, but due to its 5 section design, it's very wobbly, as the last section is so thin. If you can, go with a 3 section tripod for maximum stability, or a 4 section.
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02-13-2009, 10:21 AM
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#35 | | I subscribe to the Revscene NWS thread(s)
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Originally Posted by Senna4ever The Manfrotto MODO 785B is great for a small set-up, but due to its 5 section design, it's very wobbly, as the last section is so thin. If you can, go with a 3 section tripod for maximum stability, or a 4 section. | I agree...the last section is pretty thin. I thought it would be pretty flimsy too when I first looked at it. However, it does seem fairly sturdy when all the tabs are locked in place.
I'm definitely not expecting the full stability of a full sized tripod from this though. It is meant to be a throw in the backpack and carry it wherever I'm going while I'm on vacation portable travel tripod. It sure beats the $20 cheapie that I'm using now for travel. (it was actually a freebie that my buddy gave me back when I was still using a P&S)
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02-13-2009, 04:36 PM
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Any comments on this sucker for my D90 setup? the largest lens that will ever go on this is my 18-200 (i guess its pretty large) http://cgi.ebay.com/BRAND-NEW-BOGEN-...1|293:1|294:50
but this is rated at 11lbs...I dont think my camera weighs that much..
I guess I have to spend some money on a head on top of this too yeah?
I'm looking for something I can tie to the outside of my Lowepro Flipside 200/300 and bring travelling
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