Pierre Bellavance wrote:
>
> Hi,
>
> Next month will be Tripod Month.
>
> I'm looking for a relatively cheap and easily transportable tripod for my
> 100-400/4.5-5.6L IS Lens.
>
> I don't think I need the Kirk BH-1 Ball Head ($$$ and heavy).
>
> I was thinking of the following:
>
> Bogen (Manfrotto) 3001Pro (new model) Tripod Legs
> Bogen (Manfrotto) 308 ProBall
> Kirk QR-1 Quick Release Platform
> Kirk Lens Plate for the 100-400/4.5-5.6L IS Lens
> Kirk Lens Plate for the Elan 7e camera (for the 20/2.8 and the
> 28-135/3.5-5.6 IS).
>
I have the Gitzo G1325 tripod (no center column) and the Manfrotto
Proball 468RC. I have found the combination works very well. I hike
either with the tripod in my hand or strapped to my daypack. My EOS
gear is in a fanny pack and the 100-400 either around my neck or in my
pack. Like you suggest I have one QR plate both for the camera and the
100-400 IS. Generally I prefer carrying the tripod ... it is light and
I've done 6 mile hikes this way. The Gitzo is not cheap however the
relative lightness of it makes it easy to hold while hiking and this
makes it easier to stop along the way to take photos.
The one thing to watch for with the Manfrotto ballhead is take care the
various knobs are tightened before you hike ... I've lost a few of mine.
Other than that I really like the flexibility it provides.
Marilyn Dunstan
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