Slik carbon fiber tripods are a bargain. They're light and sturdy and quick to set up. No, they're not quite as well made as a gitzo or a manfrotto CF, but they're much less expensive. I've had good luck with manfrotto ball heads, which are also a bargain compared to the better made Kirks, but I prefer a three-way head for most applications. Paul -------------- Original message ---------------------- From: Fernando <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> > Hi, > > I'm totally inexperienced when it comes to tripods, but I'm trying > something now that could use a good one. The only thing I have is a > cheapo flimsy $20 small tripod. > > I did my homework and came up with this list of characteristics (in > order of importance): > > 1 Has to be quick to setup > 2 Should be able to handle the weight of a K10D (790g) + FA Limited > (heaviest is the 31 = 346g) or DA16-45/4 (368g), so a total of 1.2kg > 3 Ball head > 4 Better if it's on the smaller side > 5 Would like to spend around 300 u$s/Ca$ (no Arca Swiss I guess ) > > Nice to have (in order of importance): > 1 Lightweight > 2 Can handle a DA* 50-135/2.8 (in case I buy one in the future) > > I'm leaning towards a $200 Manfrotto 055XB (which has quick action > legs and is suitable for 2.3 kg) paired with a $85 486RC2 compact ball > head (suitable for 6 kg). > > Any suggestions? > Am I forgetting something? > Are these quick action legs any good / useful? > > > > > -- > > http://www.flickr.com/photos/ferand/ > > -- > 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.
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