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  • 28-06-2008 12:37pm
    #1
    sunny2004
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 2,538 ✭✭✭


    Hi folks.

    I am looking for suggestions for a carbon Fibre tripod.
    Need something light for travel but must be tall when fully extended.
    By that I mean up to or close to 6 or 7 ft...

    Anyone usinig Carbon fibre ?


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  • #2
    Roen
    Closed Accounts Posts: 4,620 ✭✭✭Roen


    www.feisol.com one of the worst websites ever and one of the skinniest models I've ever seen, but I have a tripod and a monopod from them and they're good.
    Recommended.


  • #3
    sunny2004
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 2,538 ✭✭✭sunny2004


    bedlam wrote: »
    Got a price range or a definition of what light is for you?

    For something as tall (and light) as you are looking for, the Gitzo GT3540XLS comes to mind. 4.3lbs and 7 feet. Not cheap mind you :/

    You could also search the forums as there have been plenty of discussions on this before.

    Price is not an issue, its size is when extended !

    Light as possible as packing it in a suitcase :)


  • #4
    sunny2004
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 2,538 ✭✭✭sunny2004


    bedlam wrote: »
    That's about as light as you'll get for the size. What are you using it for that you will need up to 7 feet?

    Very nice piece of kit,, I need it between 6 and 7ft as thats my height !
    It seems to have a problem with Joints pick up debris.. as per the reviews.
    that height is including the central column ? doesnt seem to say..

    edit* The size quoted is without the central column so its far to big..


  • #5
    sunny2004
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 2,538 ✭✭✭sunny2004


    bedlam wrote: »
    That height is with out center column, it doesn't have one. Gitzo site has better info on the specs.

    While you may be in the 6-7Feet tall range, will a tripod that high do your subject matter justice? A lot of times lower can be better. You could save an extra 1-2lbs off the weight if you went with something in the 5 feet range (GT2530 for example).


    I prefer a central column, I dont like the idea of having to shorten 3 legs to get lower and balanced, cheers for the link but its far to big..

    As for the viewpoint, I own 3 055 tripods and need a lightweight one for travel. I need the height for the work i do..

    Cheers..


  • #6
    smash
    Closed Accounts Posts: 34,809 ✭✭✭✭smash


    I paid over €300 for a Giottos one there nearly 2 years ago. It's a great tripod but I've only used it a handfull of times really, I use my gorillapod a lot more!


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  • #7
    Arciphel
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 2,843 ✭✭✭Arciphel


    +1 for the Gorillapod, i bought one in Cork on saturday (the D-SLR zoom model) and have been using it all weekend, it's quality and a lot sturdier than you'd think...


  • #8
    sunny2004
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 2,538 ✭✭✭sunny2004


    cheers guys, but my heart is set on a full size lightweight tripod. want to slip it into my luggage.. bad experience in Heathrow last time..


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