I'll probably compare the two tripods I have side by side uising my acratech
head and the Zuiko 1000mm. I suspect the metal one will work better but I could
be wrong. AG's comment that he thinks the CF is better damped than the metal
tripod *** for the 1000mm *** doesn't match my impression and is worth
checking out.
The CF Gitzo is a 1227 which is what really right stuff recommends as a
backpacking tripod. The newer version 1257 is rated at 8kg. The Zuiko weighs
4kg so theoretically it should be within the capacity of the tripod (which is
surprising). I picked the tripod assuming the biggest lens I would put on it
would be my 400/4 which it handles well.
Probably your 320 is the next size up (series 3) which is what really right
stuff recommends for general use. The CF version is a little over a pound
heavier than what I have. I would prefer to carry less weight since the 1000mm
will seldom be used and only near the Zuiko transporter.
-jeff
-------Original Message-------
From: Bill Pearce <bs.pearce@xxxxxxx>
This is totally out of left field, but what size are the legs? I see a lot
of photographers that are wedded to tripod use, but use what I would
consider tripods that are too light and flimsy.
The ultimate solution to your problem is probably one of the wooden leg
tripods, but isn't money always the answer?
I use either a Tiltall or a Gitzo 320. Both have fairly substantial legs,
and I consider them the minimal size.
Bill Pearce
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