Good and Light Tripod

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04-16-2009, 12:04 AM
Brian Kersey

Good and Light Tripod

Hey Guys! I've been snooping around and trying to pick you a good tripod for some long Hikes I'll be doing (Halfdome, CloudsRest, etc..) and have pretty much decided that a good Gitzo is what I want. Having said that...I my current gear is: Nikon D300 & a Tokina 12-24/4 while using a Giottos 1302 ballhead. I'm focusing on landscapes so I'm not worrying about mounting a Super-Tele right now.

I have been eyeing the Gitzo GT0531 Mountaineer
http://www.bhphotovideo.com/c/produc...n.html#reviews

Gitzo GT-1930 Basalt
http://www.bhphotovideo.com/c/produc...specifications

And last but not least the Gitzo GT-0932 Basalt
http://www.bhphotovideo.com/c/produc...specifications

Will one of these be adequate for the situations that I will be in? Which one would you recommend? Other recommendations perhaps? Thank you.
04-16-2009, 09:27 AM
Alfred Forns

Hi Brian Would go with the three section even if it folds a little longer. To me they seem more stable. btw sure wish you had store to check them out in person ... no substitute for feel !!!
04-16-2009, 01:32 PM
Brian Kersey

Thanks Alfred, does the Basalt work well or is there a big difference between it and the CF?
04-16-2009, 05:46 PM
Alfred Forns

It works well Brian If money is no object would go for the CF.
04-17-2009, 04:12 AM
David Hufford

I have the GT-1930 and use it with my D300 with a variety of lenses, including the 12-24. It is certainly more than adequate for that. Have no experience with that head though
04-17-2009, 07:07 AM
Alfred Forns

Brian Head wise would look into the RSS BH-40 ... a thing of beauty.
04-17-2009, 08:42 AM
John Chardine

A friend of mine has a Feisol tripod. He purchased it under recommendation of Maxis. It is very very nice- light, and beautifully built. Can't remember what the model was.
04-17-2009, 09:55 AM
Paul McAdams

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Originally Posted by John Chardine

A friend of mine has a Feisol tripod. He purchased it under recommendation of Maxis. It is very very nice- light, and beautifully built. Can't remember what the model was.

Maxis posted he has a Feisol 3471 I took a look at the site and I am leaning towards the CT-3342. I was looking at their CB-50D head when I stumbled on the RRS BH-40 recommendation..... I think I need a second job :(