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Subject: [OM] Re: Tripod tribulations
From: usher99@xxxxxxx
Date: Sat, 29 Mar 2008 22:24:30 -0400
Gee,

Great point on the suitcase length. The Manfrotto 055MF3 is literally a 
stretch for our usual long trip bags.  I think the Gitzo
2540EX center column will tilt and is only 22.4" in minimum length.  It 
clearly will be easier to carry but has 4 leg segments.
I have never used one such as that and it does sound fussy and possibly 
less rigid given the smaller leg diameter of the smallest segment.  
Perhaps no near perfect solution exists.  I have been impressed how 
quickly the Gitzo models have evolved.

The 2530 appears to be a replacement for the 1227 so it should  work 
for my longest/heaviest combo given Jeff's observations.  The EX 
version I assume would be OK too.  They are somewhat toxic to the 
wallet, however.

I appreciate everyone's comments.

Mike



I'm definitely sold on CF. The CF legs have some noteworthy trade-offs
when you look into them. You get the lightest weight and greatest
stiffness with the fewest leg segments and no center column (also
lower cost). The problem is that the collapsed length might be too
long to fit into a suitcase.

The Gitzo 1227 works fairly well with the 400/4 + 1.4X TC combination
or the 750/6 but was almost useless with the 1000/11 Zuiko in the
wind. I've switched over to a short column on the 1227. The only time
I needed the long column was when trying to shoot over the top of tall
weeds or fences. The 1227 legs seem to be good general purpose legs
that can handle the majority of 35mm lenses.


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