Gitzo GT3540L tripod, for a canon 600mm

[docholiday]

Have the offer of one of these for 350 quid, question is is it man enough for the new 600mm canon lens I have just bought, any advice appreciated

 

[Canon Bob]

I use the 3540XLS version and it's fine (the XLS has extra sections to go a bit taller but is essentially the same spec).
£350 isn't a bad price so I'd go for it.

Bob

 

[markyboy.1967]

Yip it should do the job just fine.

 

[HoppyUK]

And a nice gimbal

 

[grumpybadger]

It'll be ok but not super stable for slower shutters. I keep finding myself hankering after a Gitzo 5 series for my 500/4 to use in bad weather...

 

[docholiday]

Thanks everybody for your help, have managed to get the price to £300 so have bought it, now all I need is a Gimbal, any ideas?

 

[Canon Bob]

I'd put a Wimberley II at the top of your list.

Bob

 

[jm2]

http://www.lensmaster.co.uk/

 

[markyboy.1967]

If money isnt an issue then defo Wimberley but a cheaper alternative is the benro gh-2 which i use on my 5541LS and its fine.

 

[docholiday]

Its difficult isnt it, having purchased the canon 600mm and a new tripod, you start to think, my god I have to stop spending this sort of money on a hobby,
I hear the manfrotto one is cheaper and quite good, guess the answer is to look around for a second hand one

 

[docholiday]

http://www.lensmaster.co.uk/

Jim thanks for that looks good, is it really that good for that price?

 

[HoppyUK]

Manfrotto is good and cheap. But big and ugly

Benro much cheaper from DC's Store, recommended supplier http://stores.ebay.com/DCs-Photogra...03534018&_sid=896782438&_trksid=p4634.c0.m322

 

[docholiday]

now i am truly confused as to what to buy

 

[HoppyUK]

now i am truly confused as to what to buy

There are plenty more to choose from

 

[CT]

The Gitzo 3540L is a superb tripod and with a max load capacity of around 40lbs it's more than enough tripod to support your 600mm f/4L.

I currently have three tripods, one being a Gitzo 3530 LSV which I use with my 500mm f/4L and it's easily the best tripod I've ever owned. It's superbly strong, but light enough to carry, and the non -stick twist locks make it a breeze to quickly erect and take down.

I can understand you feeling your wallet is taking a battering, but there's no point in forking out for a lens like the 600L and skimping on the tripod.

You'll know you're carrying that 600mm around - the last thing you want is a heavy tripod adding to the burden and not necessarily being pleasant to use or really up to the job.

You're not going to get a better tripod than this especially at this price - I'd seriously urge you to snap it up while you still can.

 

[Hairyduck]

I use a benro gh2 gimbal on my gitzo, it's been great, no issues at all from me and it's ½ the price of a wimberly.

Calumet also do one now too, which will save any import taxes etc:

http://www.calumetphoto.co.uk/eng/product/calumet_large_lens_gimbal_head/ck7075

 

[Hairyduck]

doesn't look particularly rigid though...

Jim thanks for that looks good, is it really that good for that price?

 

[docholiday]

I use a benro gh2 gimbal on my gitzo, it's been great, no issues at all from me and it's ½ the price of a wimberly.

Calumet also do one now too, which will save any import taxes etc:

http://www.calumetphoto.co.uk/eng/product/calumet_large_lens_gimbal_head/ck7075

Thanks thats helpful, looking for a second hand head if anybody knows of one