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Tripod - Carbon fiber vs Aluminum
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<blockquote data-quote="pforsell" data-source="post: 666505" data-attributes="member: 7240"><p>Hi,</p><p>the structure and build and manufacturing quality of the tripod is much more important than the material. I have moved to carbon fiber 'pods a few years ago because they are lighter to carry and offer a lot more resistance to torsion about the vertical tripod axis. If the tripod is rigid and strong, it doesn't need added mass to overcome its stability shortcomings.</p><p></p><p>Pick your poison, either your back thanks you (cf) or your wallet (alu). <img src="data:image/gif;base64,R0lGODlhAQABAIAAAAAAAP///yH5BAEAAAAALAAAAAABAAEAAAIBRAA7" class="smilie smilie--sprite smilie--sprite7" alt=":p" title="Stick out tongue :p" loading="lazy" data-shortname=":p" /> One point to consider is that manufacturers tend to overestimate the load capacity of their tripods by a huge margin. So make sure that whichever 'pod you get, the load capacity is at least five times (5x) higher than the heaviest lens and camera you plan to use.</p><p></p><p>I am not familiar with any of the manufacturers' or the tripods in your post, so I refrain commenting them in any other way, just offering some general viewpoints. I use Gitzo's Systematic and Mountaineer series tripods for long lens use and travel use respectively. The systematic GT5542LS handles D4S + AF-S 400/2.8VR with ease.</p></blockquote><p></p>
[QUOTE="pforsell, post: 666505, member: 7240"] Hi, the structure and build and manufacturing quality of the tripod is much more important than the material. I have moved to carbon fiber 'pods a few years ago because they are lighter to carry and offer a lot more resistance to torsion about the vertical tripod axis. If the tripod is rigid and strong, it doesn't need added mass to overcome its stability shortcomings. Pick your poison, either your back thanks you (cf) or your wallet (alu). :p One point to consider is that manufacturers tend to overestimate the load capacity of their tripods by a huge margin. So make sure that whichever 'pod you get, the load capacity is at least five times (5x) higher than the heaviest lens and camera you plan to use. I am not familiar with any of the manufacturers' or the tripods in your post, so I refrain commenting them in any other way, just offering some general viewpoints. I use Gitzo's Systematic and Mountaineer series tripods for long lens use and travel use respectively. The systematic GT5542LS handles D4S + AF-S 400/2.8VR with ease. [/QUOTE]
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