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<blockquote data-quote="pforsell" data-source="post: 617445" data-attributes="member: 7240"><p>I suggest you take a look at the Gitzo Systematic tripods. They go pretty low legs splayed fully out. If you need to get to the ground, in the Systematic series you can replace the top plate with a "Low Level Column Kit". Mine is Gitzo GT5542LS but that is discontinued and I think the replacement is called GT5543LS. Pretty sturdy IMHO and low weight because it's made of carbon fibre. Rated weight is 40 kg = 88 lb. </p><p></p><p>I have learned a long ago that manufacturer weight ratings are heavily (pun intended) inflated. Weigh your heaviest lens with your heaviest camera, and multiply that with at least 5. Yes, five. There's your target number for tripod load capacity. <img src="data:image/gif;base64,R0lGODlhAQABAIAAAAAAAP///yH5BAEAAAAALAAAAAABAAEAAAIBRAA7" class="smilie smilie--sprite smilie--sprite6" alt=":cool:" title="Cool :cool:" loading="lazy" data-shortname=":cool:" /> Otherwise you'll get a disappointingly flimsy p.o.s.</p><p></p><p>My other tripod is a Gitzo Mountaineer type where the center column assembly is not removable but, the column itself comes off and is reversible, so you can get your camera to the ground, upside down. The model number is Gitzo GT3542. Not quite as sturdy as the 5542 and I don't trust it to hold my 400mm f/2.8VR on Wimberley (rated weight only 21 kg = 46 lb).</p></blockquote><p></p>
[QUOTE="pforsell, post: 617445, member: 7240"] I suggest you take a look at the Gitzo Systematic tripods. They go pretty low legs splayed fully out. If you need to get to the ground, in the Systematic series you can replace the top plate with a "Low Level Column Kit". Mine is Gitzo GT5542LS but that is discontinued and I think the replacement is called GT5543LS. Pretty sturdy IMHO and low weight because it's made of carbon fibre. Rated weight is 40 kg = 88 lb. I have learned a long ago that manufacturer weight ratings are heavily (pun intended) inflated. Weigh your heaviest lens with your heaviest camera, and multiply that with at least 5. Yes, five. There's your target number for tripod load capacity. :cool: Otherwise you'll get a disappointingly flimsy p.o.s. My other tripod is a Gitzo Mountaineer type where the center column assembly is not removable but, the column itself comes off and is reversible, so you can get your camera to the ground, upside down. The model number is Gitzo GT3542. Not quite as sturdy as the 5542 and I don't trust it to hold my 400mm f/2.8VR on Wimberley (rated weight only 21 kg = 46 lb). [/QUOTE]
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