As I start getting more active again in my shooting, I’m on the lookout for a
new tripod. The one I have is a Gitzo from 1993 that is nice, but rather heavy
and with limited height. It also has a center column, which I’m interested in
omitting this time around.
Figured it was about time to find a modern tripod good for the next 25 years.
I'd like something light (e.g. carbon fiber), stable, supported (spare parts
if/when needed), rugged (wind, snow, ice, salt water, etc). Load will be a
Rollei 6008 MF rig, and probably a LF rig once I get that far (something
appropriate for either field cameras, or a monorail that's light enough to take
into the field). I'm guessing 10kg or so would probably be a good minimum load
rating. As far as height, 150cm (60") minimum. I don't want a center column,
just a spider on which to mount a ball head.
I've narrowed it down to either:
Gitzo Systematic line
Novoflex TrioPod/TrioPod PRO75
RSS TFC-24 Mk. 2
and wanted to ask for suggestions and experiences here from other users.
Pros, cons, things you would want different today? Any other brands/models I
might want to check out? This is for general purpose. It needs to be light and
portable (as in I might carry it around for hours or even days when hiking,
maybe put a strap on it so I can sling it over my shoulder) yet large and
sturdy enough to actually perform it’s function as a stable platform for
photography.
I appreciate any input anyone has.
Cheers,
Thor
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