Tripod decision

[iND]

I need a good lightweight travel tripod.


Sturdy but light enough to carry in the airport and on the plane, small enough to fit in or on a back pack, and faster than a speeding bullet.


Would it be too much to ask for it to hold a 70-200?


By the way (but for a different purpose) can I get a review on the gorilla pod (focus)

[neuroanatomist]

There are 3 parameters: stability (low vibration), portability (short/light), and cost (inexpensive). Basically, you have to pick which two you want, you can

[Bill W]

iND....take a look at Feisol. I can't personally speak for the travel versions of their tripods, but I've had their CT-3371 for a couple of years now and I'm quite satisfied. Although they're not quite the bargain they were a couple of years ago, the product is sound. Also, their customer service is great.


Here's their link to one of the travel tripods; http://www.feisol.net/feisol-traveler-tripod-ct3441s-rapid-p-38.html


I'll vouch for John's statement about the Gorilla holding the 7D and 17-55 f2.8 IS....I haven't had a need to try it w/my 100-400....yet.


Bill

[erno james]

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[iND]

Which ball head and why are they so expensive?

[andnowimbroke]

The expensive ones are expensive cuz they last forever. I went a bit overkill on my RRS BH-30 for my portable route. I fought my cheap head for two years and wished I

[btaylor]

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[w349]

RE: the gorillapod focus, I own it and it