Hi all,
So I currently have a Slik PRO700DX which includes a pan/tilt head. I've had this tripod for about 4 years and it has served me well, BUT it is heavy and cumbersome. (I understand, however, that for LF photography that's actually a good thing.) Carrying this tripod around with my camera bag is killing my back, and is actually preventing me from going out doing my photographic work.
Anyway, I'm looking for a sturdy carbon fiber tripod that is very light and sturdy, as well as either a good ball head or pan-tilt head. So I appeal to you experts.
I'm looking for a light(er) carbon fiber tripod that weighs between 3lbs and 5lbs and is between 70" and 85" in total extended height (fully unfolded). As for ball heads or pan-tilt heads, I am totally lost.
I would be using this new tripod and ball head/pan-tilt head for my Linhof Technikardan 45S and my medium format Bronica GS-1 (6x7).
Clearly I would like to keep the cost down, but I'm expecting to pay from anywhere from $300 to $500, just for the tripod legs. God only knows how much a good ball/pan-tilt head will cost.
I have a few choices in mind that I wanted to run by you guys:
TRIPODS
1.) Sirui W-2204 Waterproof Carbon Fiber Tripod
2.) 3 Legged Thing Winston 2.0 Tripod
BALL HEADS/PAN-TILT HEADS
1.) Sirui K-20x Ball Head
2.) Sirui G-10X Ball Head
3.) 3 Legged Thing AirHed Pro Ball Head (Blue)
4.) Manfrotto MH293D3-Q2 3-Way, Pan-and-Tilt Head with 200PL-14 Quick Release Plate
5.) Manfrotto XPRO 3-Way, Pan-and-Tilt Head with 200PL-14 Quick Release Plate
6.) Manfrotto MH804 3-Way, Pan-and-Tilt Head with 200LT-PL Quick Release Plate
Any advice would be greatly appreciated! Many thanks.
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