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<blockquote data-quote="hark" data-source="post: 666510" data-attributes="member: 13196">I don't have any experience with any of the tripods you mentioned. Whatever you get, be sure not to extend the center column all the way up. A tripod is at its most vulnerable that way. And because of leverage when the center column is fully extended, any slight breeze might made it sway a little more than when the center column is down lower.A while back, I bought a Benro Carbon Fiber Tripod. The quality was very impressive. Unfortunately it wasn't tall enough for my needs so I traded it. The most expensive waterproof Sirui Carbon Fiber tripod gets amazing reviews, but that isn't the one you mentioned. Some of Sirui's lesser expensive models don't get high ratings. Be sure to read reviews on that one--especially Amazon reviews. And as far as Manfrotto, their parent company also owns Gitzo. Manfrotto offers terrific quality. Splaying the legs outwards on a tripod gives it a wider footprint. That might come in handy for long exposures to help minimize slight shaking. Good luck with whatever you choose. Please be sure to fill us in after you've had a chance to work with the one you get. <img src="data:image/gif;base64,R0lGODlhAQABAIAAAAAAAP///yH5BAEAAAAALAAAAAABAAEAAAIBRAA7" class="smilie smilie--sprite smilie--sprite1" alt=":)" title="Smile&nbsp; &nbsp; :)" loading="lazy" data-shortname=":)" /></blockquote>

[QUOTE="hark, post: 666510, member: 13196"] I don't have any experience with any of the tripods you mentioned. Whatever you get, be sure not to extend the center column all the way up. A tripod is at its most vulnerable that way. And because of leverage when the center column is fully extended, any slight breeze might made it sway a little more than when the center column is down lower. A while back, I bought a Benro Carbon Fiber Tripod. The quality was very impressive. Unfortunately it wasn't tall enough for my needs so I traded it. The most expensive waterproof Sirui Carbon Fiber tripod gets amazing reviews, but that isn't the one you mentioned. Some of Sirui's lesser expensive models don't get high ratings. Be sure to read reviews on that one--especially Amazon reviews. And as far as Manfrotto, their parent company also owns Gitzo. Manfrotto offers terrific quality. Splaying the legs outwards on a tripod gives it a wider footprint. That might come in handy for long exposures to help minimize slight shaking. Good luck with whatever you choose. Please be sure to fill us in after you've had a chance to work with the one you get. :) [/QUOTE]

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