Thought you already were a gear-head... O wait, you were talking about something else ;-)
Any good solid tripod can be made as stable as you need, by hanging additional weight off either the center column around the collar and down between the legs. It's what I do with mine. The added weight is usually my camera bag, but can be pretty much anything. Carry a mesh bag, and it can be local rocks, weight you don't have to cart in and cart out.
That 410 gearhead (Kirbic bought one from me) was just too fiddly on the knobs for my taste. I like cranks, not twisty knobs. They are hard to use when it's cold.
Well, when I went looking for a new quality tripod a few years back carbon fiber was not an option for me. I'm nearly 6 foot 5 inches and 256 lbs. I needed a tripod that I could use without having to raise the center column in order to see through at eye level. Nothing in the Manfrotto line up fit that bill except for one.
I have the Manfrotto 055XProB legs which are solid and give you the flexibility one needs to shoot low to the ground, up against rock, at full height etc. They deal with wind very well.
My head, which I love is the Manfrotto 808RC4. It might not be what you're looking for, but it suits me well.
I didn't care about lightweight either, and I got what I was looking and couldn't be happier.
Here are a couple shots I took of it in the Fall of 2011 at a local lake.
That 410 gearhead (Kirbic bought one from me) was just too fiddly on the knobs for my taste. I like cranks, not twisty knobs. They are hard to use when it's cold.
you have 40-50 pounds in gear? jeebus. you need the heavy guns. I woulda said you would be fine with with the manfrottos mentioned earlier (i use the 055x myself -it does the job), but you probably want to look into an
Induro Carbon 8X CT414 Tripod will do what you need it to - part of the carbon deal seems to be the ability to handle more weight. if you're ok with a lil less stability but if you want a slightly heavier tripod (.8 pounds) that's not carbon and has lower load capacity, then maybe go Induro Alloy 8M AT413 Tripod. The second choice is about 300$ cheaper so there's that too.
With any big purchase, i recommend driving to the biggest camera store near you and try a few out. I imagine they'll have samples laid out to try out - that's what i did.
edit: Any higher weight tolerance and you're looking at something more expensive, or like bear said - something older built for medium formats.
double ps: the head you mentioned in op is rated for 11 lbs.
you have 40-50 pounds in gear? jeebus. you need the heavy guns. I woulda said you would be fine with with the manfrottos mentioned earlier (i use the 055x myself -it does the job), but you probably want to look into an
Induro Carbon 8X CT414 Tripod will do what you need it to - part of the carbon deal seems to be the ability to handle more weight. if you're ok with a lil less stability but if you want a slightly heavier tripod (.8 pounds) that's not carbon and has lower load capacity, then maybe go Induro Alloy 8M AT413 Tripod. The second choice is about 300$ cheaper so there's that too.
With any big purchase, i recommend driving to the biggest camera store near you and try a few out. I imagine they'll have samples laid out to try out - that's what i did.
edit: Any higher weight tolerance and you're looking at something more expensive, or like bear said - something older built for medium formats.
double ps: the head you mentioned in op is rated for 11 lbs.
I wasn't dreaming big until Bear posted that monster.... Think I'm gonna buy it.
Even at buy-it-now it's a very decent price. I used to hike in the mountains with that thing and a whole Sinar-P kit in its box, complete with 24 loaded film holders, so a big strong buck like you can move it around. And for studio work it's fantastic. That extension arm (rare) is a godsend; lets you cantilever the whole camera unit out over railings, abutments, whatever. Hell of a rig, and major old-school. I bought mine new in 1974 or so, and it was old-school even then.
Chit, you missed your chance to buy-it-now by entering the auction. You'll hate yourself if you lose it :-)
Cory, might I make a suggestion. In the future you might not want to bid so early. First it allows other bidders knowledge of competition and also allows the seller ample time to establish a shill to up the bid.
This seller\'s feedback shows a few things that bring out red flags.
First a few buyers purchasing the same or similar items. I have seen worse but too common for my taste. Feedback of the those same buyers showing the same activity.
Also a few small nitpicks.
I also question his integrity after reading his claims on the guitar he is also selling.
All could be explained easily, I am just suggesting be careful..
Well, when I went looking for a new quality tripod a few years back carbon fiber was not an option for me. I\\\'m nearly 6 foot 5 inches and 256 lbs. I needed a tripod that I could use without having to raise the center column in order to see through at eye level. Nothing in the Manfrotto line up fit that bill except for one.
I have the Manfrotto 055XProB legs which are solid and give you the flexibility one needs to shoot low to the ground, up against rock, at full height etc. They deal with wind very well.
My head, which I love is the Manfrotto 808RC4. It might not be what you\\\'re looking for, but it suits me well.
I didn\\\'t care about lightweight either, and I got what I was looking and couldn\\\'t be happier.
Here are a couple shots I took of it in the Fall of 2011 at a local lake.
Dave
The Manfrotto 055XProB is a dream. Heavy when walking around a lot with it (at least that\\\'s my feeling) but nicely stable and resisting a lot. Since I don\\\'t have heavy lenses I\\\'ve combined it with a 488RC4 head. I use the same type of head on my Manfrotto monopod 679B as well.
happens to me sometimes, i edit and hand correct. thought it was because i was leaving posts half written for a long time and re-logging in. I m sometimes distracted mid-post
Well, when I went looking for a new quality tripod a few years back carbon fiber was not an option for me. I\\\'m nearly 6 foot 5 inches and 256 lbs. I needed a tripod that I could use without having to raise the center column in order to see through at eye level. Nothing in the Manfrotto line up fit that bill except for one.
I have the Manfrotto 055XProB legs which are solid and give you the flexibility one needs to shoot low to the ground, up against rock, at full height etc. They deal with wind very well.
My head, which I love is the Manfrotto 808RC4. It might not be what you\\\'re looking for, but it suits me well.
I didn\\\'t care about lightweight either, and I got what I was looking and couldn\\\'t be happier.
Here are a couple shots I took of it in the Fall of 2011 at a local lake.
Dave
The Manfrotto 055XProB is a dream. Heavy when walking around a lot with it (at least that\\\'s my feeling) but nicely stable and resisting a lot. Since I don\\\'t have heavy lenses I\\\'ve combined it with a 488RC4 head. I use the same type of head on my Manfrotto monopod 679B as well.
The 055XPROB. Solid. Heavy. Stands to my eye height (6'-2") without the center column extended.
If there is something stronger and more solid than those legs, that's impressive.
The 055XPROB. Solid. Heavy. Stands to my eye height (6'-2") without the center column extended.
Its there is something stronger and more solid than those legs, that's impressive.
Yup, same as mine. What head are you using with yours Mike?
nothing special, if i had to use it all the time i'd probably get something else. the three level system is kind of a pain to get the camera in the right position. Its solid and strong though.
That 410 gearhead (Kirbic bought one from me) was just too fiddly on the knobs for my taste. I like cranks, not twisty knobs. They are hard to use when it's cold.
