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<blockquote data-quote="hark" data-source="post: 733448" data-attributes="member: 13196">The tripod I use most is an aluminum Gitzo that I purchased as NOS (new old stock). It has the twist legs like that one - which I found I prefer over the flip locks. Mine is a tall/long version because height was important. Since I don't hike, I don't need anything overly small or lightweight. The head I chose to go with it is a Manfrotto XPRO 3-Way Pan &amp; Tilt head. I also have a carbon fiber Gitzo which is nearly identical with the same head. For some reason, I gravitate towards the aluminum model. In addition, I have a Benro TMA28A Series 2 Mach3 Aluminum Tripod with an Oben BE-117 Ball Head (this head mostly gets used on my Platypod). Back in the 90's, I purchased an aluminum Bogen-Manfrotto tripod that is built like a tank. It still has the Bogen head that was popular back then. I figure it will make a great studio tripod. With the head, the combo comes in close to 10-pounds. I haven't used it much since getting the Gitzo's because of its weight. I don't have any firsthand knowledge of that Manfrotto. Be sure to read reviews. Usually you can find some unbiased reviews on Amazon. Even B&amp;H has reviews with important info. Good luck with whatever you choose! <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: 733448, member: 13196"] The tripod I use most is an aluminum Gitzo that I purchased as NOS (new old stock). It has the twist legs like that one - which I found I prefer over the flip locks. Mine is a tall/long version because height was important. Since I don't hike, I don't need anything overly small or lightweight. The head I chose to go with it is a Manfrotto XPRO 3-Way Pan & Tilt head. I also have a carbon fiber Gitzo which is nearly identical with the same head. For some reason, I gravitate towards the aluminum model. In addition, I have a Benro TMA28A Series 2 Mach3 Aluminum Tripod with an Oben BE-117 Ball Head (this head mostly gets used on my Platypod). Back in the 90's, I purchased an aluminum Bogen-Manfrotto tripod that is built like a tank. It still has the Bogen head that was popular back then. I figure it will make a great studio tripod. With the head, the combo comes in close to 10-pounds. I haven't used it much since getting the Gitzo's because of its weight. I don't have any firsthand knowledge of that Manfrotto. Be sure to read reviews. Usually you can find some unbiased reviews on Amazon. Even B&H has reviews with important info. Good luck with whatever you choose! :) [/QUOTE]

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