Mishka, I have had experience with the gitzo, (not a cf) and decided to try the Slik 813 cf. I have used it for about 3 years and the head mounting insert that fits inside the top of the center column became loose after working with a 5x7 view camera. I fixed it with gorilla glue and have had no problems since. It is a very sturdy tripod that supports 12 lbs and weighs less than 5 lbs with a magnesium head attatched. It works just like the Gitzo, except that it is lighter and quicker to set up. I think it sells for less than $300 at B&H. Regards, Bob --- mishka <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> wrote: > has anyone here had a firsthand experience with > velbon carmagne 640 and > gitzo g1228? their prices are somewhat close > ($400 vs $350), and gitzo sounds like... well, > gitzo! but it's a tiny > bit heavier (probably irrelevant) and longer (21.5in > folded) > i have seen quite a few reviews saying velbon is > "nice", "great" and so > on, but i am kinda suspicious of velbon CF (someone > called it "gold-plated yugo"). otoh, its size, > 17inches folded, sounds > very promising (i amlooking for a new lightweight > and > reasonably sturdy travel tripod -- the max load i > expect to have on it > is ~6lbs, the longest lens is 200mm with 2x > extender). > my biggest concern is durability. anyone can share > his experience? > > best, > mishka >
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