Travel Tripod Recommendation?
Jan 29, 2016, 10:23 am
#78
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Adding:
I was very surprised at the weight difference for the carbon:
1100 grams (2.42lb)
vs
1400 grams (3.08lb)
300 gram difference, or 10.7 oz
I had expected more difference....
I was very surprised at the weight difference for the carbon:
1100 grams (2.42lb)
vs
1400 grams (3.08lb)
300 gram difference, or 10.7 oz
I had expected more difference....
Jan 29, 2016, 1:42 pm
#79
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That is over a 25% increase in weight from the carbon fiber, which is not insignificant. In addition to its lighter weight, carbon fiber has greater resistance to vibration and greater torsional stability compared to aluminum.
Jan 29, 2016, 2:12 pm
#80
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Going from 1 mg to 1g is a 99,900% increase in weight. And is insignificant to me (and most?) in terms of my camera bag/backpack.
10.7 oz is 10.7 oz. It adds up, and dropping a few pounds is nice. Cannot deny that.
In terms of torsional stability, it is true that POUND FOR POUND or for a given cross section, CF has improved characteristics. Whether CF is superior in that product has not been tested/demonstrated.
All we can say is "for $250 more you can carry 10.7oz less weight- your call"
10.7 oz is 10.7 oz. It adds up, and dropping a few pounds is nice. Cannot deny that.
In terms of torsional stability, it is true that POUND FOR POUND or for a given cross section, CF has improved characteristics. Whether CF is superior in that product has not been tested/demonstrated.
All we can say is "for $250 more you can carry 10.7oz less weight- your call"
Last edited by Exec_Plat; Feb 3, 2016 at 11:55 am
Feb 3, 2016, 4:57 am
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Feb 20, 2016, 12:21 pm
#82
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Recently ordered this (CAME-TV Q66C Carbon Fiber Tripod) as my new travel tripod Backordered so still waiting for it to arrive but all the spec's seem very desirable.
Folded Length 13.8"
Weight 2.9 lb
Ball head and QR Plate
http://www.bhphotovideo.com/c/produc...er_tripod.html
Folded Length 13.8"
Weight 2.9 lb
Ball head and QR Plate
http://www.bhphotovideo.com/c/produc...er_tripod.html
Apr 14, 2016, 5:59 pm
#86
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FYI, the MeFoto, Dolica, FotoPro, Came, etc. travel tripods are all rebranded versions of an OEM tripod made by Benro [Mefoto is actually Benro's "lifestyle" brand] - or a knock-off of same.
Apr 14, 2016, 11:49 pm
#87
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Is this http://www.dolica.com/tripods/tx570b...grated-monopod the one you are talking about?
Apr 20, 2016, 2:16 pm
#90
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The one I have from Costco is similar to this. No problems with it. No parts have broken, it is steady and I find it well made. It is the one I mentioned in this thread almost two years ago.