Looking for tripod horror stories.

[Don Madej]

I need a new tripod and my pockets are only half full at the moment. A gitzo is out of the question. I'm left with induro,feisol,and the manfrotto carbon fiber tripods as options. Can anyone give me some reasons not to consider these options? Thank you.

[Alfred Forns]

Hi Don Should search around the threads .. lots of feedback regarding tripods. Will you be using in salt water?

[kostas nianiopoulos]

i dont think so that manfrotto is that bad tripods

[Don Madej]

Alfred,

I live in the midwest and rarely get to the ocean. Salt water would not be a factor.

[Dave Blinder]

I've been using a Benro C-358n6 with a Manfrotto head for 3 years now, no problems. I use it to support a 500mm lens and a 180mm macro lens.

[John Chardine]

I have direct experience with CF Gitzo and Feisol. Both are excellent. Just get the tripod that suits your needs- this means don't be afraid to buy a scale of tripod that will support the weight of your biggest lens/body, tc and flash. In other words, buy more support than you need and you will not regret it.

[Danny J Brown]

Like John, I own both Gitzo and Feisol tripods. I have the heavier Gitzo GT3530LS for the 500/4 and the lighter Feisol CT-3301 for the 300/4 and down. The Feisol is light as a feather, fit and finish is wonderful, and it was very affordable as ordered directly from the Feisol website. Also, the Feisol top mounting plate won't fall off.;) Good luck!

P.S. I forgot to mention that Feisol has heavier tripods that will handle as big a lens as you can afford.