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chikwa
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Apr 30, 2018
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Favourite travel tripod and/or long exposure tripod?
Apr 30, 2018
TecnoMau
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May 7, 2018
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chikwaManfrotto BeFree or Befree Live
May 7, 2018
TiffanyPoodleslide
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May 10, 2018
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chikwaI like the Manfrotto gear. One of my favourite devices is a window-mount, used to be the 3292, now it's the 243. I use it with the ball head and plate with the quick release so I can easily switch out cameras. Indispensable when shooting storm photography or film and you want to stay dry and safe from little things like lightning.
I also use a couple of their aluminium/ technopolymer tripods; some of the most stable 'pods on the market, as their leg tubes are super, the releases for extension and collapse are really sturdy and don't go all loose and unreliable over time. I have one that is like, 12 years old or something and it still beats around in the field just fine, no collapse of the legs in strong wind and the adjustability is very flexible, meeting any field conditions I subjected it to. They have a great head system, lots of interchangeability on many of their models. The pan-tilt of the head on mine is still tight and very stable, no undesirable wobble.
You might want to go with the following model; MKCOMPACTADV-BK Compact Advanced Tripod with 3-Way Head 89 USD on the Amazon just now. These have come down in price a BUNCH since I was first shopping them.
May 10, 2018
SteveMandHK
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May 14, 2018
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chikwaI'm a photo enthusiast who traveled around the world on business with camera(s) in tow and have even gone as far as lugging a Hasselblad 501 system and large Manfrotto tripod to Europe and Asia. I have since moved to a much lighter kit of both film and digital cameras.
I was able to find a used Gitzo GT-1550T carbon tripod at the same price as a new travel tripod of lesser quality and heavier weight. It is lightweight, compact and strong. You do need to put a weight on it (little nylon bags that you can put a rock into) to be really stable in wind but it is small enough to strap to my Peak Design Everyday Sling 10L and all my backpacks or can go inside carry-on or roll-aboard luggage. The con is that it does not have a QR plate. Tips - beware some of the carbon tripods weight more than a good aluminum one. I found that size was an important aspect because it just got to cumbersome to try to travel with a tripod any larger than the Gitzo (folds up to 14"). If you don't need to extend long or on uneven surfaces, the Joby GorillaPods are better than no tripod at all; you just need to buy the right size for your particular camera with lens. The GorillaPods as you have probably seen on YT are great as video rigs too. It is worth making an investment in a really good travel tripod that will last a lifetime and is small enough so you don't just end up leaving it at home. Happy (photo) shooting!
May 14, 2018
yanjay
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May 17, 2018
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chikwaI always bring my Mannfrotto BeFree on my trips
May 17, 2018
TiffanyPoodleslide
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May 17, 2018
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yanjayManfrotto is DA BOM.
May 17, 2018
b9d9ffdad3ac59e7f6f
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May 19, 2018
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chikwaI did an Asia trip with the MeFoto GlobeTrotter Classic Carbon Fiber. Collapses very small (41cm, 1.7kg) , was able to strap it under the Peak Sling 10L. Comes with an Arca ballhead. Was able to ditch the plate and shave off 0.5cm and a few grams since I had a Peak Capture plate attached to the camera. Comes with spiked rubber feet, standard 3/8 16" if you need to attach metal spikes.
Did a 1 hr timelapse of the blood moon over the South China Sea, strapping my bag off the center column hook to stabilize it. Very happy with it.
May 19, 2018
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