Bruce Walker wrote:
I must finally give in. It's clear even to me that my trusty Manfrotto 190XPROB tripod with the 486RC2 ballhead simply cannot support a 645Z + 90mm lens -- total weight 5.7 lbs / 2.59 kg. I'm trying to do macro shots and the damned thing has to be torqued well above the target framing then allowed to slip down into final position. Grrr. It may be that I could just upgrade the ballhead, but I find that the quick release plates don't grab as securely as they should. Ie, there's slippage and the camera shifts in the mount. So ... What tripod + ballhead + qr plate is recommended by the collective wisdom of the PDML?
For plates, just get something arca-swiss compatible. It's the one standard that is supported by quality tripod heads.
I have had very good luck with Benro/Induro gear in the quality/price ratio. Sure, their 2" ball may not be as good as a name brand 2" ball head, but their 3" ball head costs less than the name brand 2" ball head.
It should fold down to around 2 feet so I can strap it onto my camera roller case. It should securely hold at least 6 lbs of camera bits. I really like the way the 190XPROB lets me mount the camera close to the ground -- within 6 inches or so by flipping the center post horizontally and spreading the legs out wide -- but I could sacrifice that I suppose. Preferably one that I can buy new, retail, in North America. :) Thanks!
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