Time for a tripod change

[Craig2008]

Hi All,

I current have a manfrotto tripod 475B and a manfrotto 804 RC2 which are a little to big to take on my nice long countryside walks and am looking to change them for something a little more streamline and lighter.

I am considering replacing the 804RC2 with a Manfrotto 486 and the tripod with possibly a MANFROTTO MN055XPROB or MN190X PROB or MN190CX3

Just looking for you opinions or experiences or is there one that I have over looked

[POAH]

I use a pro055B with a 410 junior geared head which is ace, I've previously used the RC222 grip head too. the 055B is much nicer than the 190 for what I shoot (cars) since its taller and because its heavier it does not sway like the CF or the 190 does

[Craig2008]

would a lowepro mini trekker cope with a pro055B attached

[markta]

would a lowepro mini trekker cope with a pro055B attached

Having owned a mini trekker quite some time ago, I'd say it's touch and go, airing on the yes side.

The top will stick out quite a lot above the height of the bag, leaving a fair bit of it unsecured, unless you can make another bungee thingy up or something

[33L]

try the giottos range, i have recently got one and chose it over the manfrotto legs, they are probably jsut as good but a little cheaper.
You can still use the manfrotto heads as well.

[Mother Goose]

Some members of this forum discovered the Redsnapper Tripod + Head (http://www1.clikpic.com/Redsnapper/gallery_103792.html) combo, which -- in addition to coming with a tripod bag -- is cheaper than the standard Manfrotto tripods.

I have the combo, and I love it. It appears the only advantage offered by the Manfrotto 055Pro is that the Manfrotto can go all the way to the ground. The Redsnapper comes equipped with a smaller center pole, though, which can be swapped if you need to do close-to-ground work.

[lookup]

I've got the 190XPROB which is sturdy but not that light, I assume, if it's in budget the MN190CX3 would be much lighter.

[jimybell]

Manfrotto 682B monopod, with 3 fold away feet, plus MN234RC head, £69.98 from www.collegecameras.co.uk they also have various other combinations.
Jim

[devitt]

Iv not long had the Manfrotto 055 xprob with the 804rc2 head. Been really pleased with it and it got a good test whilst I was at the Lake District walking for 3 days. Its a fair bit heavier than my old cobra tripod but it is extremely sturdy and the centre column came into use more than I thought it would. Ordered a optech tripod strap yesterday to make it a little easier to carry around.

[Craig2008]

thanks for you insight guys just have to sell the 475B first and see how much i'll have to find

[kalibre]

Another vote for the 055xprob, although it certainly ain't light. I use the 322RC2 head, which also isn't light. Basically I just picked the heaviest gear...lol...