chwn Posted October 26, 2003 Share Posted October 26, 2003 Please recommend the best portable tripod (good for hiking and travel) for a medium format setup. I have used a Velbon 640 carbon fiber but it is now broken (the inside components were very cheap). Thanks. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
eric friedemann Posted October 26, 2003 Share Posted October 26, 2003 For years, I have used the black version of the Bogen 3001 Long Column. The tripod was light, yet more than adequate for holding an RZ67II with back, prism and a 100-200mm zoom. The current model of this is the 3001 Professional. I also like the Bogen 410 Junior Geared Head. It is light, compact and allows fine adjustment of horizon lines with three axis control. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
doug_bennett Posted October 26, 2003 Share Posted October 26, 2003 I've got a Bogen 3021P. It's probably overkill for my TLRs, but damn, it's surely a fine, functional thing. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ed_arvin Posted October 26, 2003 Share Posted October 26, 2003 Hi I have been using the Gitzo G-1228 for a number of years and like it very much. It's sturdy enough for a 250mm lens with my 500cm and also a 4x5 wooden field camera. Light to carry and will get low to the ground when needed. Just a joy to use. Ed Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
lex_jenkins Posted October 27, 2003 Share Posted October 27, 2003 Assuming you're willing to consider an aluminum legset... This will be my umpteenth plug for the Slik 300DX legset. I top it with a Velbon PH273 magnesium ballhead rather than the standard tilt/pan head that comes with the 300DX and 700DX, tho' those are good too. It's lightweight, strong, smooth acting and positive locking. I also have a Bogen/Manfrotto 3001 with 3028 tilt/panhead. I like the head just fine but prefer the Slik legset. The Slik legset is more rigid, has better and grippier feet, requires less effort to either lock or unlock the thumbscrews without sacrificing a positive lock. I've compared the felt weight (not measured) of the 300DX legset against most similarly sized carbon fiber legsets and only Slik's own brand of CF legset felt significantly lighter (no idea how durable that model is). I've had my 300DX legset for a couple of years (bought it used), have dropped it, dragged it around in my pickup truck and in general treated it less than gingerly. The plastic/nylon bushings and collets seem adequate to my needs. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
eye-of-searle Posted October 27, 2003 Share Posted October 27, 2003 I'll second the Slik suggestion. They are superb tripods that can take alot of abuse. I have had my 700 DX for several years now and it has never failed me. The 300 DX is a very similiar design and is light and easy to use. Jim Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
xato Posted October 27, 2003 Share Posted October 27, 2003 I would re-recommend your Velbon. The inside parts on mine got crushed also but I just called Velbon and they sent me new parts. It was my fault for overtightening the legs after getting them in mud but I found that I shouldn't use very much force in tightening the legs. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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