[Leica] tripod suggestions

[geneduprey2015 at gmail.com]

I use the Gitzo Series 5 also and the Wimberly Gimbal head. Mine seems to lock just fine. An alternative would be one of the RRS tripods, or one of the Pro Media tripods. They (Pro Media) also sell a really nice Gimbal head, that is made super strong and silky smooth.  Induro also makes a nice heavy duty tripod.

Gene


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> On Sep 21, 2018, at 3:54 AM, John McMaster <john at mcmaster.co.uk> wrote:
> 
> I assume that is the older aluminium version?  Tall sturdy tripods are expensive, carbon fibre Gitzo or RRS....  Wooden ones are good but do not go too tall and do not fold up small.
> 
> john
> 
> -----Original Message-----
> 
> 
> 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
> 
> 
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