[Leica] tripod suggestions

[Doug Herr]

It's time for a tripod upgrade.

What I have now: a very used hand-me-down Gitzo Series 5 with 3-way head

What I like: it's tall and solid

What I don't like: it's heavy, the leg locks don't always lock and they're difficult for arthritic hands to operate.

What I want: less weight, same height, better leg locks, similar sturdiness.  Head will be Acratech long-lens head with Wimberley sidekick.  Biggest camera likely to include a 500mm f/4 with 1.4x extender.

Suggestions?


Doug Herr
Birdman of Sacramento
http://www.wildlightphoto.com
http://doug-herr.fineartamerica.com