I recently acquired a Deardorff 4X5 with an additional 5X7 back. I am looking for a lighter tripod, probably carbon fiber, to use with this combination. My camera and lenses fit well into a Lowe Pro Nature Trekker back pac which has a fitting on the back to take a tripod. Most times I use 4X5 and then carry 3 lenses and 8-10 holders. When I use 5X7, the lenses are heavier and so are the holders, so I take only 2 lenses and 8 holders. The bac pac loaded for 5X7 is much heavier. The Lowe pro pac is great but its still hard on my back especially when carrying a heavier tripod, which I have been carrying it on my shoulder. So I need some help in selecting a carbon fiber tripod, to ease my back. I have been using an older aluminum non-performance Gitzo with a 1377 Gitzo mag. head. I have been debating the following Gitzo models: 1227--3 section, 3.4 lbs, 25.6 folded: 1228--4section, 3.4 lb., 21.3 folded; 2227--3 section, 4.4 lb., 26.0 folded; 2228--4 section, 4.4, 22.0 folded. Can't make up my mind on the more versatile 2227/2228 models, taking up and taking down 3 vs. 4 sections, and which is more rigid the 3 or 4 section models using a 4X5/5X7 camera. Any thoughts and ideas would be greatly appreciated. Barry
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