Tripod suggestion please

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"Gerhard Beulke" <palmcove@email.com> wrote in message
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> Hi,
>
> I have the Bogen/Manfrotto 055PROB (3021BPRO) together with the 3047
> head.
> This beast is to heavy to carry around.
> Is there a similar constellation but lighter? It should provide the same
> height and should have a level(s) on the head.
> It doesn't have to be Manfrotto but similar (good) quality.
> A ball head with a level would be fine too.
>
> The camera is a 10D with a 70-240 lens.
>
> What do you use and are you happy with it?
> Thank you for any suggestions.

I am currently looking at the Manfrotto NeoTec 458B tripod with the 410
geared head (or maybe the 486RC2 ball head..)

Weight is 2.4Kg for the tripod.

I would value anyone's opinion on this set up as well before I go and splash
the cash.....

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Gerhard Beulke wrote:

> I have the Bogen/Manfrotto 055PROB (3021BPRO) together with the 3047
> head.
> This beast is to heavy to carry around.

Eat lots of protein and exercise regularly.

> The camera is a 10D with a 70-240 lens.

The 3021 is overkill for this. The next step down -- Bogen 3001 or
equiv. -- is substantially lighter and just as stable if you don't
extend the legs all the way. Get a $10 portable stool.

> What do you use and are you happy with it?

I use a Gitzo 1325 with a Wimberley, or said 3001 with an Acratech ball
(depending). Can you afford $500 (+ more for the heads)? Even if you
could, would it make sense for a 10D with a 250mm lens?

> Thank you for any suggestions.

No problem.

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eawckyegcy@yahoo.com wrote:
> Gerhard Beulke wrote:
>
>
>>I have the Bogen/Manfrotto 055PROB (3021BPRO) together with the 3047
>>head.
>>This beast is to heavy to carry around.
>
>
> Eat lots of protein and exercise regularly.
>
>
>>The camera is a 10D with a 70-240 lens.
>
>
> The 3021 is overkill for this. The next step down -- Bogen 3001 or
> equiv. -- is substantially lighter and just as stable if you don't
> extend the legs all the way. Get a $10 portable stool.
>
>
>>What do you use and are you happy with it?
>
>
> I use a Gitzo 1325 with a Wimberley, or said 3001 with an Acratech ball
> (depending). Can you afford $500 (+ more for the heads)? Even if you
> could, would it make sense for a 10D with a 250mm lens?
>
>
>>Thank you for any suggestions.
>
>
> No problem.
>

The 3001 doesn't have the height as (a foot lower) the 3021 (which the
OP specified as a requirement), and it's only one pound lighter.

The 724 weighs a pound less than the 3001, and is as tall as the 3021.
It supports 7+ pounds, according to the website.

I have an old 3021 and I think it's great, but I'm not sure the
difference between 5 pounds and 3 (not counting the head...) is so huge
that I'd replace it.

Bob