Quote Originally Posted by interneg View Post
The Heavy Duty Pro (390R is the code I think) tripod is a huge piece of kit - had the opportunity to A/B a vintage example directly against an old Gitzo aluminium Series 5 tripod a few months ago. Ended up going for the Gitzo as the legs seemed to 'ring' much less than the Linhof (which was beautifully made and terrifyingly heavy - though not sure if the tartan bag it came with was original).
“Ring” means nothing what would better show vibration is a small shot glass half full of water. Put it on top of the tripod. Strike the leg and see how much and how long the water ripples.
The Linhof will win.