Yod don't need lighter tripod, you need more crack ;-) I don't know your 3021 or 1227. But this http://www.benro.cn/Product/1/c427.html serves me well, and has done so for a about a year. It is affordable too. Benro also have lighter models.
Tim Typo ----- Original Message ----- From: "Mark Roberts" <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> To: "Pentax-Discuss Mail List" <[email protected]> Sent: Monday, January 28, 2008 7:33 PM Subject: Want recommendation for CF tripod >I currently have an aluminum Manfrotto 3021 and a carbon fiber Gitzo > Mountaineer 1227 (I think). > > The Aluminum tripod is a bit big and heavy for lugging around the > mountains and the Gitzo CF isn't sturdy enough to yield sharp shots > with my 300 (especially when using a teleconverter). Also, the > twist-lock legs and some other atrributes of the Gitzo are a right PITA. > > Anyone got recommendations for a good carbon fiber 'pod with sturdiness > comparable to my aluminum 3021? > > > > -- > PDML Pentax-Discuss Mail List > [email protected] > http://pdml.net/mailman/listinfo/pdml_pdml.net > to UNSUBSCRIBE from the PDML, please visit the link directly above and > follow the directions. > > > > > -- > No virus found in this incoming message. > Checked by AVG Free Edition. > Version: 7.5.516 / Virus Database: 269.19.13/1246 - Release Date: > 27.01.2008 18:39 > > -- PDML Pentax-Discuss Mail List [email protected] http://pdml.net/mailman/listinfo/pdml_pdml.net to UNSUBSCRIBE from the PDML, please visit the link directly above and follow the directions.

