Have you considered a 2-way (video) head? E.g. the Manfrotto 700RC2 - rated max load 2.5kg, weight 0.52kg (and there are no doubt plenty of others out there). If you want absolute maximum weight saving, a small video head might be the way to go.
Have you considered a 2-way (video) head? E.g. the Manfrotto 700RC2 - rated max load 2.5kg, weight 0.52kg (and there are no doubt plenty of others out there). If you want absolute maximum weight saving, a small video head might be the way to go.
I'm using a Feisol 3301 for my Technika. Best tripod I owned. Stable and very good quality. Buy it and be done.
The Benro carbon fiber tripods are very good and light. Coupled with a RRS BH25 a dream combo. I have two of their fold flat travel tripods but they don't make them anymore.
I use a Gitzo GT 0540 (1.7lbs) with a Gitzo G1177M head with a Wimberely QR plate for traveling/hiking with 35mm, 645, and Toyo 45CF (3.7 lbs + 8ozs with 150mm Rodenstock lens which folds up with camera). Also use a LowePro 350 AW Runner backpack to carry everything. Took an F6 and 645NII and 7 lens in the 350 LowePro on SW Airlines to Boston and back last couple of weeks. It's carry-on and stows easily in the overhead except you have to remove the tripod to fit.
Thomas
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