I'm looking for a budget tripod for use with a gimbal head.
I have a cheap Velbon CX640 its nice and sturdy with good solid clips on the legs but you cannot replace the pan-handle head which is a great shame, its also the perfect height for me, up to 64" height.
You can imagine how ridiculous it will look with its pan-handle head and a gimbal on top. Not just looking funny, the main reason for needing a new tripod is the pan head on the Velbon is only connected to the mount on one side and this creates a bonce when using a large telephoto lens like the Sigma 150-600mm.
Other than to call what I'm looking for a "headless" tripod is all I find is tripods mostly having screw type legs and not looking as study and robust as the 'cheap' one I already have, and the prices!
I have a cheap Velbon CX640 its nice and sturdy with good solid clips on the legs but you cannot replace the pan-handle head which is a great shame, its also the perfect height for me, up to 64" height.
You can imagine how ridiculous it will look with its pan-handle head and a gimbal on top. Not just looking funny, the main reason for needing a new tripod is the pan head on the Velbon is only connected to the mount on one side and this creates a bonce when using a large telephoto lens like the Sigma 150-600mm.
Other than to call what I'm looking for a "headless" tripod is all I find is tripods mostly having screw type legs and not looking as study and robust as the 'cheap' one I already have, and the prices!