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    Re: The mythical perfect tripod

    Your tripod specification should read: Zero mass [or self carrying], wind vibration free, able to resist toppling over in hurricane force winds, and inexpensive.
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    Re: The mythical perfect tripod

    This is a religious conversation. Some people like heavy tripods, other people like lightweight ones.

    If I am out in the woods, out of a strong wind, what kind of stability that comes from a heavy tripod do I need. I just need the thing to stay still. I don't want to carry 11 pounds anywhere. I think its crazy. My Gitzo is stellar. I often shoot many seconds to minutes, and my negs are sharp. What else is there?

    That's the other opinion....
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    Re: The mythical perfect tripod

    Quote Originally Posted by Michael Graves View Post
    I'm a big fan of Berlebach tripods.
    I got mine during a period where they were considered inexpensive, discount tripods. Paid $94 for it. Mulda, one of the Report tripods. With a 20 pound camera mine is somewhat unstable with fully extended legs (w/o center column rise). Maybe it would be more sturdy at today's prices. I still like it.

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    Re: The mythical perfect tripod

    Gosh Lenny, it ain't just wind. What about muck out in the woods? What do you fight off carnivorous deer and giant centipedes with?

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    Re: The mythical perfect tripod

    Quote Originally Posted by Drew Wiley View Post
    Gosh Lenny, it ain't just wind. What about muck out in the woods? What do you fight off carnivorous deer and giant centipedes with?
    I have a very nice knife, Cold Steel. Sits on my belt and makes me feel safe when I'm out there, even tho' it probably is meaningless. Might be good against a mountain lion or coyote, but a bear... don't think so. However, if I had to raise my tripod as a weapon, which I have also considered, I'd much rather swing something lighter than 11 pounds, which would be slow... and any animal could easily avoid...
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    Re: The mythical perfect tripod

    Ok, so how do ppl feel about the RRS TVC-24L with the BH40 ball head with panning?

    What plates do ppl use for the Chamonix, which has both a 3/8 and 1/4 tripod hole. Will a Wimberley P50 work with a reducing bushing?

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    Re: The mythical perfect tripod

    Quote Originally Posted by nimo956 View Post
    Ok, so how do ppl feel about the RRS TVC-24L with the BH40 ball head with panning?

    What plates do ppl use for the Chamonix, which has both a 3/8 and 1/4 tripod hole. Will a Wimberley P50 work with a reducing bushing?
    I think I would wait for the RRS TVXC model to come out, if you really liked the way the Ries works, or look at a Gitzo Explorer.

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    Re: The mythical perfect tripod

    I have about 11 tripods (plus 10 or so for sale),, and my go to is a converted Bolex with a 3047 manfrotto head

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    Re: The mythical perfect tripod

    Quote Originally Posted by Sirius Glass View Post
    Your tripod specification should read: Zero mass [or self carrying], wind vibration free, able to resist toppling over in hurricane force winds, and inexpensive.
    That would be great for using with a 6x7 Hasselblad!

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    Re: The mythical perfect tripod

    Quote Originally Posted by Alan Gales View Post
    That would be great for using with a 6x7 Hasselblad!
    With the Hasselblad Image Stabilizing Sky Hook, of course. Best, however, with the Hasselblad 6x12.

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