suggestions for carbon fiber tripod?

[Randall_Oelerich]

Suggestion(s) needed. I am looking to buy a carbon fiber (light weight) tripod to use with my Canon XH-A1 and Canon VIXIA HF100, hopefully not too expensive. I already own a $1000 carbon fiber fluid head Bogen Manfrotto tripod+head, very nice but also not all that lightweight. I need something lighter and small enough to strap onto a e.g. Cinebags CB-25 backpack for a short hike into the woods for remote videography. Any advice appreciated, thank you in advance.
~randall

 

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I like the Manfrotto MDEVE units because of the leveling ball and they're so easy to use. It makes setting up a level shot very quick and much easier than adjusting legs.


http://www.manfrotto.com/Jahia/site...AA:SUB1:AB:SUB2:AE&livid=68|73&lsf=73&child=5


http://www.manfrotto.com/Jahia/site/manfrotto/pid/18081?livid=68|73&lsf=73&child=5