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  1. 24th November 2015, 11:08 AM #1
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    Anyone using a carbon tripod?

    Any of you guys using a carbon tripod

    If so what do you have and are you happy with it?

    I'm looking to get one because I have currently been lugging my Ali one around and it's getting a bit much.

    I have looked at the travel ones but they don't seem to carry a lot of weight?
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  2. 24th November 2015, 04:50 PM #2
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    I'm also interested in one.
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  3. 24th November 2015, 05:05 PM #3
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    Ron I just posted this on the photography group on Facebook and it appears most members are using Sirui
    Apparently along the same lines as RRS but not as expensive.
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  4. 24th November 2015, 05:19 PM #4
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    That's good, I can't afford a Rangie Sport.
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  5. 24th November 2015, 05:41 PM #5
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    I would like one too but my tried and true Manfrotto 190XPROB refuses to die. Heavy (ish) has its advantages in being stable.
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    Quote Originally Posted by WhiteD3 View Post
    I would like one too but my tried and true Manfrotto 190XPROB refuses to die. Heavy (ish) has its advantages in being stable.
    I also have a 190 that i bought in the uk in 93, been all over east and southern africa in my backpack and still not a mark on it.
    We doing the import at work for the manfrotto agent.

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    Yay! I'm using a 190 too! Only with a 141RC head. I've had it for almost 20 years and the thing is still going strong.

    The old rule with tripods is "Light, cheap, stable - Pick 2."
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    After many complaints from the wife about the weight of the old alloy tripod,we ended up with a Gitzo,fantastic,very light and stable,but also the leg adjustments are easy and quick to use.

    The Gitzo we have will carry about 20kg from memory.
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    Gitzo are owned by Manfrotto or vice versa so cant go wrong with either.

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    I have a Manfrotto 055XPRO just carrying the bloody thing on a bush walk is becoming a punish hence why I'm looking at carbon fibre. I just had a guy offer me a carbon Manfrotto 190 for $180 looks in good Nik in the pic. But I still think might be a tad big
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