Luminous Landscape Forum
Equipment & Techniques => Cameras, Lenses and Shooting gear => Topic started by: wooster on January 21, 2016, 09:34:47 am
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Hi all
I'm looking for a travel tripod and am intrigued by the Mefoto Roadtrip which seems to be pretty good. The most I'd put on it is a Canon 5Dmk 3 with 100-400, though mostly would be my Fuji kit which is very light
Is the tripod max load quoted when it is at it's lowest height? I'm assuming so. I also assume this would be able to cope with my 100-400 set up and also if I was using lighter gear, would allow me to stick around 7 or 8lbs bag on the column loop for stability when in inclement conditions.
I'm wondering if this would allow me to do this with the legs "( not the column ) fully extended.
This is easily the most difficult forum to post on. I mean I can understand wanting to stop spam but the verification questions!!!!!!! What's up with them?
Thank you for your help
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I have the Roadtrip. I use it primarily with my E-M1, and not longer than the 35-100. With that weight and FoV, I need to be very careful with my technique. I'm much happier with my Gitzo 2 series if I can bring it.
I'd be concerned about the Canon, and ok with the Fuji.
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I occasionally use a 5D3 and 100-400 on a light tripod with cable, remote release, or timer, but the 100-400ii IS is so good I rarely use a tripod. If the wind is blowing light tripods are so flexible that extra weight is not terribly effective with a camera and lens that have so much surface area.
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I have a Fuji X-T1 and have occasionally put my Canon 7D with 100-400 on my Sirui M-3204X Carbon Fiber 4 Section Tripod. I'm tall and was enticed by its 69.7" max Height. I found it to be well made, light and comes with a great carrying case. I'm sure that the conventional wisdom is to get the most steady (heavy) tripod you're willing to carry. Since I mostly use my Fuji these days I'm delighted by this tripod. I'm sure there are many fine tripods available that won't break the bank like a Gitzo or RRS.
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Thanks for the advice folks.
Given your experiences, it seems I could be confident using the Roadtrip with the Fuji and I guess for 95% of my time I'd be using the Fuji with it. If I go on holiday then that's the camera I take. if I'm at home I would also use it most. For situations where I would use the FF I suppose there wouldn't be the need to scale down from my usual tripod.
Thank you for your help :)