Portable Tripods

[Jelster]

My CX055 Manfroto is becoming a bit worse for wear, and with my trip to BC in Canada later this year, I thought about looking for a lightweight 4 section CF unit. A mate has a Benbo which is 4 sections, uni-lock legs and nice & light, but I can't find it on any of the usual websites.

1) Anyone know where I might be able to find it ?

2) Anyone got a similar alternative ?

Size is important, it will be supporting a 6D or 7D possibly with the new 100-400, or a 300 f4 + 1.4EX.

Thanks,
Steve

 

[Mad Badger]

I got a Benro off ebay which is excellent quality for the money, would definitely buy another

 

[Coyon]

http://www.patersonphotographic.com/uk-tripod-dealers.htm

Difficult to pick out alternatives without knowing what size/weight/model your buddy's tripod is. Like Steve I'm happy with my Benro. Feisol also seems to make decent CF kit. LOTS of tripod threads on TP if you want other options.