Looking for carbon fiber tripod with 75mm bowl for travel

krick

krick

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Hi,

i really like the manfrotto 535 but it is a little tall when folded. I am looking for a similar tripod, CF, 75mm bowl but a little smaller.

any idea?

thank you
 
I use these legs:

http://www.bhphotovideo.com/c/product/293495-REG/Miller_1501_SOLO_DV_Carbon_Fiber.html

with a Vinten Vision Blue head and think the rig is the bee's knees for quick moving work in the field with a lightweight camera. I especially like the ability to go very, very low with the Miller legs.

The second link in Allan's message is the same legs with a heavier duty Miller head. That would be a better choice if your rig is over 8 - 9 pounds.

(Comparing these to the Manfrotto, though, the folded length isn't all that much less, just an inch or so difference, so it might not really be what you're looking for.)

- Greg
 
I'd suggest looking at a Gitzo series 3 or 5 tripod. Lots of different options and sizes, that fold to under 2 feet. One of the Series 5 tripods folds to 1.6 feet and supports up to 88lbs

http://www.bhphotovideo.com/c/search?Ntt=gitzo+series+3&N=0&InitialSearch=yes&sts=ma&Top+Nav-Search=

Then get a bowl adapter. They used to make one that worked with Series 3 - 5, now they make 2 separate adapters, one for 3, one for 5.

http://www.bhphotovideo.com/c/searc...&N=0&InitialSearch=yes&sts=ma&Top+Nav-Search=

I use a Series 5 with the older bowl adapter. Great set of sticks. Worth every penny.
 
That Miller Solo is a nice one.

The Sachtler Ace might be a good choice. Well reviewed, haven't tried one. They were backordered when I tried, and I grabbed one of those $140 "fancier" jobs from Amazon when I needed a 3rd set of sticks for one gig. A year ago. Still use the damn thing, it's pretty shocking for the $$.
 
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