Originally Posted by
David A. Goldfarb
I've gone from having several tripods and a studio stand to two, and the main move was to get a Gitzo GT5540LS legset (purchased new), which I usually use with an Arca-Swiss B2 head (purchased used and refurbished by Precision Camera Works), and I have a few options regarding the center column. I saw the legset at PhotoPlus one year and knew that would let me clear out a lot of other gear, because my "big" tripod could be about the same weight as what I'd previously considered a "medium" tripod. Eventually I added a Feisol CT-3441S travel tripod, which I usually use with a Linhof Ballhead 1, for when I want something really light and compact for travel. I've felt pretty much set for tripods now for several years with just those two.
If your biggest camera is going to be a lightweight 8x10", I'd save up for a carbon-fiber Gitzo 3-series and the head of your choice.
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