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Steveo_Hants
15-06-2009, 13:33
I current have a Manfrotto 190X Pro but it is a little heavy for long trips. I am off to Tasmania in 4 weeks time so I am thinking about getting a lightweight option for when I don't need the telephoto lenses. Lots of walking is planned for Tasmania and lots of landscape stuff.

So here is my spec:

Ideally weight 1kg max (without a head).
Must be able to support 3kg. (Might be able to get away with 2kg at a push).
1.5m tall fully extended

I guess I am looking at Carbon Fibre.

Any suggestions?
Steveo_Hants
16-06-2009, 13:24
Guess not then?
smithphoto
16-06-2009, 13:27
Shame about the minimum weight requirement, otherwise the Manfrotto 785 would suit your needs. It collapses down to only 420mm too!
Dogfish_magnet
16-06-2009, 13:31
I' use a Manfrotto 190CXPRO3 Carbon Fibre Tripod - excellent light bit of kit.
Steveo_Hants
16-06-2009, 13:43
I' use a Manfrotto 190CXPRO3 Carbon Fibre Tripod - excellent light bit of kit.

Its 1.3KG. so bit too much for me.
Deckard
16-06-2009, 13:43
Budget mate? Money no object, I'd be looking at Gitzo, but if there's a finite sum you had in mind that changes things.
welly
16-06-2009, 13:58
These redsnapper carbon fibre tripods get favourable reviews.

http://www.aldine.co.uk/redsnapper/tripod-283c.html
Mr_Sukebe
16-06-2009, 14:01
These redsnapper carbon fibre tripods get favourable reviews.

http://www.aldine.co.uk/redsnapper/tripod-283c.html

They also weigh 1.6kg.
Wilky76
16-06-2009, 14:31
If you want light then you have to pay.

Gitzo GT1541T Traveller Tripod £377
Gitzo G1377M Centre Ball £151
packham
16-06-2009, 18:27
I guess a tripod that satisfies all your conditions will be inevitably expensive ;)
andrewc
16-06-2009, 18:28
Velbon Ultra Luxi?
john-oh
16-06-2009, 18:48
http://www.talkphotography.co.uk/forums/showthread.php?t=140861
Steveo_Hants
16-06-2009, 23:28
Budget mate? Money no object, I'd be looking at Gitzo, but if there's a finite sum you had in mind that changes things.

I guess I could run to $700 which is just under 350 quid.
Fortress
16-06-2009, 23:57
just to add my 2 penny worth, i've got a Slik pro330DX and find it excellent.

does every thing u want m8, but is 1.5 kg

This is the ebay shop i got mine from, £85 is pretty good price in my book,
Link (http://cgi.ebay.co.uk/Slik-Pro-330DX-Tripod-and-Head_W0QQitemZ250412273938QQcmdZViewItem)

DoH, just looked at your location, might be an issue....soz
strax
17-06-2009, 00:00
Another vote for the Velbon Ultra Luxi. I take mine on holiday with me and leave the manfrotto at home.

It's even better if you change the head for one of the small manfrotto ball heads.