What tripod to buy

[jovo]

Here's another post in praise of the Feisol. I have the 3301, and I love it. I also have three Bogen/Manfrotto 'pods that have been reliable workhorses, but I love the lighter weight of the carbon fiber legs. I have a Bogen geared head (410, I think), a couple of pan/tilt heads (heavy, but bulletproof), and an Benro ball head that is just so-so. I've just bought a Manfrotto 268 ball head with QR from a fellow 'pugger and hope to use it with the 4x5. (Other cameras include a P67, and Mamiya C330.) Good luck.

[Greg Davis]

I do keep a ladder around. It's a 3 step ladder. A 4 step would allow me to use the tripod's full height, but it won't fit in my car.

[Greg Davis]

This is a picture of Alec Soth, but it shows the Manfrotto 161mk2 tripod with an 8x10 attached when the height is needed.

[Hikari]

Greg, great photo. And don't dark cloths make great ear warmers.

[sergiob]

Give Induro tripods a try. I bought one and was pleasantly surprised for the great quality for a very reasonable price.

[jeffreyg]

One thing to keep in mind for your selection obviously is a sturdy tripod that will remain sturdy with the bellows fully extended. Also carry-on for air travel can be tricky if they measure the unextended length and hold you to it. A tripod bag from Domke covered by a jacket can usually work then place it in the overhead bin lengthwise. I use a Bogen 3036 with a 3047 head for most everything but for travel now I go with my Hasselblads and a Gitzo carbon fiber that is lighter and folds to acceptable carry on length.

http://www/jeffreyglasser.com/

[Mats_A]

This is a picture of Alec Soth, but it shows the Manfrotto 161mk2 tripod with an 8x10 attached when the height is needed.

Wow! Great picture. The landscape looks a lot like my neighbourhood.

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Mats