Carbon Fiber Tripod

[dust'n the callipygous]

Yeah definitely over the 701, unless you're just going for portability over anything. Counterbalancing and way better drag definitely makes it worth it. Same goes for the 501, but it's the same size as the 503. Only reason I can see to buy the 501 over the 503 is cost.

 

[oxband]

Well, I had bought the 755CX3 but then someone pointed out that I don't have easy leveling with it, as it has a center column and not a ball, so I got B&H to cancel my order. I'd really like an easy leveling option. So now I'm thinking about this:

Combining Manfrotto 535 carbon legs and a Manfrotto 503hdv head. The legs are
http://www.bhphotovideo.com/c/produ...ion_Carbon_Fiber.html/mode/edu#specifications

Do people think this would make me happy for a good travel tripod for my HMC 150? It seems like it'd be light (a tad less than 10 pounds) and durable. Anyone have experience with these legs?

 

[ParrotEyes]

Have you considered the Manfrotto 055CX3 Carbon Fiber Tripod Legs
with this center column? The tripod folds shorter for travel, too.
http://www.bhphotovideo.com/c/produ...55B_555B_Leveling_Center_Column.html/mode/edu

The ball only provides 15 degrees of adjustment though. States it for the 55 series tripods, but I don't know for sure if it includes the CX3.