dion_mikkelsen1

Hi all,

I am trying to work out a tripod for my use - I am 2m tall (approx

6'7"). I want to avoid vibrations and thus want a tripod that is

tall w/out winding up the centre column.

My options seem to be:

- Benbo 2

- Bogen 3051 / Manfrotto 058

- Bogen 3046 / Manfrotto 028

(I am in Aust, hence the Manfrotto codes are applicable).

I will use it mainly for landscapes, night shots. My lenses are

currently 70-200 f2.8 (Canon) and 17-40 F4; and am thinking about the

400 5.6. I may get a 500 f4 is the very distant future (maybe so

distant it will be never!).

Comments or suggestions? I know these are going to be heavy (the

Benbo is perhaps the lightest). Seems to be something I cannot get

away from when I want a tall tripod.

I have heard some comments about the Benbos not being very stable.

The flexibility of the Benbo appeals, but its not a big concern and

not as important as stability.

I cannot get Uni-loc brand in Aust else it would also be in the list.

Just to continue with this thread ...

I am heading to Sweden (from Australia) in a few days with my 20D, 17-40L and 70-200L. Should I bag everything before I head out, and open the bags only when I start shooting? For example I expect to have the 17-40 on the camera most of the time, so the 70-200 may not get used on every expedition. So rather than bag it when I get back to the warm, just bag everything before hand and remove/reinsert them into the bags as required.