Tripod for Canon 7D and Sigma 150-500 lens.

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I have done a quick search, but didn't find an answer to my specific question, so hope there is someone using this combo, (or similar) that can offer some advice.

I'm looking for a new tripod to replace my old one that I purchased in the mid 80's, The new one must be able to support the camera and lens listed in the thread title, although the actual weight of the tripod is unimportant as I no longer do any hiking. I have been reading reviews for the past six weeks and the more I read, the more confused I become.:)

Regarding budget, I would like to keep it under £200 for the tripod and head, so carbon would be out of the equation.

Any help would be very much appreciated
 
If you already have a tripod from the Mid 80's there doesn't seem to be much point in buying another slightly inferior one. I would spend a little more and get a Carbon one, perhaps with a gimbal head. Have a look here http://www.at-infocus.co.uk/tripods.html I have a Delta Carbon2 which comes with a Pan & Tilt head. Use it on my 7D with the Sigma 120-300 which is heavier than my previous 150-500. I also use a Lensmaster GH2 gimbal on it as well.
 
I have the same body/lens combo and use a Manfrotto 055XPROB and 804RC pan/tilt head, it's very sturdy and is more than capable of taking the weight.
 

Manfrotto 393 Long Lens support is very good on a tripod , morris photographic have them at a good price at the mo !
 
i got a kood carbon fibre one model c3240 from imagex in bicester ,its around 6'4" high without the head and came in brand new at £135 del. very very sturdy with nice thick legs and very light ,being half the weight of my old manfrotto 055 ,all you need then is a head
 
I used to have a gripped 7D with the Sigma 150-500 OS, as well as other gripped bodies, and I bought a Fancier WF-5603 Pro tripod like this http://cam-essentials.blogspot.co.uk/2010/11/fancier-professional-tripod-wf-5603.html I've used it many times for taking shots of the moon and very distant objects and it holds it steady as a rock. For the price I paid for it I can't fault it in any way apart from maybe it's a bit heavy for carrying on long journeys.
 
I still love my red snapper but with a manfrotto head.

Personally I don't think you can beat them for the money and mine takes a 1D with 120-300 easily

Cheaper but perfectly good legs = more money for a decent head
 
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