jeff_rivera5 Posted November 6, 2004 Share Posted November 6, 2004 Ok, the Leica table top is great but it's TOO MUCH MONEY :-) ! What's the next closest thing? I'm consdiering either the Gittos or Manafratto ball heads that can support around 8 pounds (both around $35 from B&H). Are the manafratto legs 3007 any good? Any others? Your suggestions would be great. This will be used for my DSLR and TLR. thanks, Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
eric friedemann Posted November 6, 2004 Share Posted November 6, 2004 Probably your best bet to save money would be the $35 Bogen/Manfrotto 709 Digi Tabletop Tripod with Ballhead that comes in black and silver and supports 4.5 lbs. Bogen tabletop stuff is always nicely executed with well-machined metal pieces: http://www.bhphotovideo.com/bnh/controller/home?O=productlist&A=details&Q=&sku=283757&is=REG http://www.bhphotovideo.com/bnh/controller/home?O=productlist&A=details&Q=&sku=314020&is=REG The Giottos is functional and less money, but is not as pleasing as Bogen's offering: http://www.bhphotovideo.com/bnh/controller/home?O=productlist&A=details&Q=&sku=197159&is=REG Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
peter_n1664876959 Posted November 6, 2004 Share Posted November 6, 2004 The Manfrotto 3007 system is excellent! I recommend the following:<BR><BR> Manfrotto 3007 Tabletop Tripod Legs - USD14.95<BR> Manfrotto 3007X Extension for Table Top Tripod - USD17.95<BR> Slik SBH-120 Compact Ballhead - USD29.95<BR><BR> All recent prices from BH Photo in NYC. The Slik SBH-120 ballhead supports 4.5 lbs and has panning rotation. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
todd_phillips1 Posted November 6, 2004 Share Posted November 6, 2004 Jeff, If your interested, I've got a couple of Leitz small ball heads (one mint, one user) and I'd be willing to sell one. It probably can be mated with a set of legs of your choice. Email me privately if interested. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
skeeter Posted November 6, 2004 Share Posted November 6, 2004 could be your lucky day. i have an extra set of legs. email me if interested. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rob F. Posted November 6, 2004 Share Posted November 6, 2004 I picked up the Leitz tall ball head and legs for around $70.00 used. They can be had for under $85.00. Just be patient until one comes your way. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
godfrey Posted November 7, 2004 Share Posted November 7, 2004 Jeff, I have a pair of the Manfrotto 3007 with their ball head which works fine for any of my digicams, and with the 10D presuming I'm using one of the smaller lenses (20-100mm). A better head would be nice as the mini ballhead is probably the limiting factor. I also use it to support flash units and lights. Should work fine for your TLR, particularly if it's an f/3.5 model (the f/2.8s get kinda heavy). Godfrey Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jeff_rivera5 Posted November 8, 2004 Author Share Posted November 8, 2004 Hey guys, thanks for the input. I also appreciate the offers, but I'm going to go with the Manafratto. I let you know what I think after I use it. Cheers, Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jim_simmons Posted November 8, 2004 Share Posted November 8, 2004 I know this doesn't fit your price range, but I use the tiny Gitzo tabletop tripod and the smallest Gitzo ball head. A rock solid combo that I used with Leica CL and Leicaflex with 90 or 180. And yes, it is solid for those bigger cameras. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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