I am trying to put together a lighter tripod setup. I currently have some heavy (& sturdy) aluminum bogen legs and a 3047 head. The pair works fine for my Calumet C1 setup, but I also recently acquired a Tachihara 4x5 for which it is an overkill (same with my Mamiya 6 system). I'd consider parting with both my legs and my head or having two tripod setups. I also have a Wimberly head that I prefer for my 35mm shooting. That said, I'm torn between getting the best setup and not spending too much money.
For the record, I also *much* prefer the Arca-Swiss QR system to any other, so getting a 3-way head without a QR would be just fine - I'll just add a QR adapter.
I think a ballhead would be pretty annoying - I don't even like ball heads for 35mm. It could be that a high quality BH would change my mind, but I'm not sure I want to dish out too much $$ for one.
I'm considering the Bogen 3029, but I wouldn't save much bulk and only 1 lb with it, though it would get me away from the QR. I'm also considering the 410, but then I'll have another QR system I don't like. Also, would the 3029 work with the heavy C1 to replace the 3047? Are there any other heads I should consider (preferably sub-$100ish)?
As far as legs go, I'm thinking that either sooner or later, I'll get carbon fiber legs - probably Feisol. This would obviously have more of an impact on the weight of my system than the head. I am about 6'1", though, so cheap, light tripods may make my life difficult.
Any input into my situation would be nice.
Thanks, Jon
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