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Message: <blockquote data-quote="bewithabob" data-source="post: 13113" data-attributes="member: 4485"><p>I just picked up a manfrotto/bogen 055cxpro3  very light weight carbon fiber, fast set up and rock solid, for use with nikon d7000 and various (300mm is longest now) lenses, flash.  i was cynical about the  stength and stability of carbon fiber, initially i had bought a manfrotto 055pro3 aluminum, and that was just too heavy.  you have to also consider the weight of the head you intend to use, in addition to equipment. which in my case is the bogen808rc4 3-way panhead.  this head is super smooth and has no slip or give once set with heavy lens. i think also, for smooth pan on HD video, this head will work beautifully.</p></blockquote><p></p>