Quote Originally Posted by mchorvat


Cool. I'll take a look at those items. Just to be sure, I have two lens that might be a weight issue: 70-200 IS L f2.8, 180 macro L f3.5. I think the macro is less than the 300mm f 4, but the 70-200 f2.8 is close to 60oz.



That'll be fine, don't worry. The 70-200 weighs 3.2 pounds. The XPROB will hold it fine. Using the 180 macro in horizontal column mode should be a synch. One last piece of advice is to go with either Manfrotto or Gitzo (the XPROB is Manfrotto). Chinese brands such as Benro and Induro offer cheaper "imitations" of their European counterparts. If you are looking at these you'd be better off with a Gitzo. Another chinese brand, Giottos, offers some nice quality innovations in camera support. I personally like their stuff. But whatever you buy, just buy quality. In my opinion, if you're supporting $3000 of gear it's stupid to use a half-decent tripod, buy right the first time around. I think the XPROB will suit your needs just fine.


good luck!


brendan