On Jun 8, 2008, at 10:34 AM, Scott Loveless wrote: > Scott Loveless wrote: >> I have a 3021 leg set, which, along with the 3011, was the >> predecessor >> for the 055 series. I would not consider it to be light. Otherwise, >> that leg set should meet all of your needs. The cams on the leg >> sections are very nice and easy to use, though they can be a bit >> loud if >> you're trying to photograph wildlife. I routinely use mine with the >> P645 kit and have, on occasion, mounted a 4x5 press camera without >> problems. Mine currently has a 3047 3-way head on it (also not >> light), >> so hopefully someone else can give you advice on the ball head. >> > FWIW, I just put the tripod (3021 and 3047) on our little postal > scale. > 9lbs 4.6oz, or 4.2kg.
I found myself needing a second tripod (or a much sturdier light stand...) a couple of weeks ago when I was doing a portrait shoot (to hold a heavy-ish slave flash on a windy day). I have a couple of spare ball heads and Porters Camera had remaindered 3021 three- section legs on close-out for $110, so I picked up a set. Wow, I'd forgotten how much they weighed compared to the Feisol. But they are darn sturdy, fast to set up, and achieve a very respectable elevation. The weight is off-putting for carrying and travel purposes, but as a set of legs to toss in the car and handle a heavy load now and then, just fine. Godfrey -- 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.
