unless backpacking is a big part of your photographic phrolics,
consider also the Bogen 3046 (Willy may know the Manfrotto #)
tripod. It isn't all that more expensive than the lesser Bogens
at ~US$150 from B&H It is a very solid unit and not all that heavy.
It doesn't compact in length when collapsed as much as the smaller
ones due to a two-section leg as opposed the the more common
three-section legs.
It has a geared 1.5inch center column in a bushinged tube to
maximize stability when extended, the 2-section legs are a "Y"
design where the upper half is a spread pair of 5/8ths aluminum
tubes and the lower is a 1 inch tube that fits between. It is
secured to the casting joint by a solid 2 inch fitted "slug"
which is tightened by a 3/8th threaded knob. The casting at the
leg joint is secured to the casting around the column sleeve by
a pair of aluminum struts. Takes the various Bogen "feet" as well.
I need to get a photo of mine some day! :^)
Bill
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Bill D. Casselberry ; Photography on the Oregon Coast
http://www.orednet.org/~bcasselb
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