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From: "Rob Studdert"
Subject: Re: good low angle tripod
True but also less flexible.
Tripods should be purchased so they can achieve the correct max height
for
the user without the need for a center column.
Assuming that you don't require the added flexibility of a column for
reach or reduced size whilst the unit is packed.
I have a Manfrotto 058, it's got lots of reach using its legs alone
and is very stable even when fully extended but it's not something
that I'd remotely consider taking on a hike.
My Feisol Tournament with their CB-50D head weighs in at around 1.6 kg
without the center column and reaches high enough that I only have to stoop
over a little bit to use the camera horizontally (somewhat more when
vertical), and it seems quite stable.
I think the center column adds 220 grams to the total weight.
With the column in, it is actually too tall with the legs fully extended and
the column full retracted for me (I'm 6' 3" more or less).
I've actually become quite the little Feisol fanboy over the past while. I
have 2 of them now.
William Robb
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