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(More customer reviews)I decided to invest in a high quality tripod, having owned the entry level Bogens for a while. Those supports were never sturdy with my heavy lenses especially in windy conditions. Last month I read a very sensible article by Thom Hogan (http://www.bythom.com/support.htm) on tripods and ballheads. He basically articulates that most people start with cheaper tripods and then realizing that they don't serve their purpose, move on to more expensive ones- in the bargain, they end up spending more money than they would have, had they bought a quality tripod and ballhead in the first place. I wanted to get a tripod with 3 sections (as they offer more stability than four-sectioned tripods) and with the option of a center column. A friend of mine has the Gitzo 3541 (4 section version) and I really liked the feel and solid build quality that the tripod offered. However, as I wanted a 3 sectioned version, I opted for this one and have been more than satisfied with it. The tripod is really well built and screams quality. It is lightweight and setting it up is a cinch. One has to only turn the tripod leg locks a quarter to a half turn, to unlock the legs and open them.
I have coupled this tripod with Really Right Stuff BH-55 ballhead (http://www.reallyrightstuff.com) and the combo is deadly. Since I have bought this combo, I have shot long exposures of around 50 minutes (star trails) in windy conditions and at temperatures of 30F with no problems whatsoever. I am really happy with this purchase and I know it will last me for a long time.
Incidentally, I was looking for a tripod case for my combo. The Gitzo ones were just too big and I wanted something padded that hugged my tripod combo snugly. I finally stumbled upon the Manfrotto MBAG80P Manfrotto Tripod Bag Padded 80Cm which is a padded bag and the perfect size for my tripod and RRS ballhead combo.
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When Gitzo launched the Mountaineer tripods in 1994, they were the World first carbon fiber tripods. Ever since then they've set the standard for performance and quality. The main feature of the range is the new 6X carbon fiber tube, made of a unique structure of 6 crossed layers that maximizes rigidity, vibration absorption and lightweight performance. 6X tube has a high density structure made of top quality ultra-thin carbon fibers (7?m or 0.007 mm). Built-in Anti Leg Rotation is now a feature of the whole carbon fiber range. Mountaineer tripods have been further improved with features and details that increase performance, versatility and quality. Attachment: 1/4-Inch and 3/8-Inch screws; rapid center column; closed length: 25.98 in.; leg angles: 24°. 55°; 3 leg sections; load capacity: 39.68 lbs.; material: carbon fiber 6X; maximum height: 64.57 in.; maximum height (with center column down): 52.36 in.; minimum height: 17.32 in.; series: 3; weight: 4.67 lbs.
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