>
> > In the US, the Slick and the Bogen CF pods are only about $60 difference
> > in price.
>
>Since I'm also in the market for a light weight tripod, I'd appreciate any
>and all comments comparing the Bogen/Manfrotto 3443 & 3444 versus the
>Slick 803 & 804. Also, please post any input you may have on appropriate
>ball heads for these tripods.
>
>B&W has the 803 at US$270 and the 804 at US$300. I'd like to know where
>to obtain the Bogen carbon fiber tripods for only $60 more than this. B&W
>has the 3443 at US$404 and the 3444 at US$413.
Before you buy give the Gitzo 1227 a serious look. I have the same setup as
some one mentioned before, G1227+Linhof Profi II, great pod at a reasonable
weight. The price is not bad if you order from Robert White in the UK:
http://www.robertwhite.co.uk/. They currently have the G1227 for 226 pound
sterling, and I believe that that they charged me about 40-50 pounds for 3
day shipping (email them for a quote, they are very responsive). This works
out to about 276 pounds and the exchange rate is down so it converts to
about $405 USD.
They also have the G1127 for 196 pounds plus shipping. I'm not familiar
with the G1127 but I know it is smaller and lighter.
They can also ship via airmail for cheaper but it is a lot longer IIRC.
Darrell
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