Hmmm... I was rummaging around to see what other items I had forgotten
about, and I came across a Quantaray/Sunpak QSX Digi Pro 8500 tripod that I had
bought at a thrift store and set aside. It's exactly like:
http://www.ebay.com/itm/Quantary-by-Sunpak-Tripod-QSX-Digi-Pro-8500-/252174886352?hash=item3ab6cb65d0:g:~eIAAOSwsFpWS5Yx
The tripod proper weighs 2 lb 12 oz, and is brushed aluminum (the
Manfrotto 3000 weighs 4 lb). The column is not a crankup, nor is it
reversible, but it does have a 1/4" stud at both ends. The legs have an
interesting feature: The top has a rotatable stop that lets you adjust how far
the legs spread out. When they are spread out all the way but not extended,
this tripod is very sturdy. And the legs have retractible spikes, which is a
must for field work.
It has a rather nice Quantaray 3-way head which does not have a model
number, so it and the tripod must be a single item. It's nicely made of
aluminum castings, has a quick release, and weighs 1 lb 2 oz.
Three-legged Chris
>
> "Light" and "sturdy" are pretty much oxymorons when it comes to tripods.
> I've tried a few light ones but invariably went back to the Manfrotto 3000.
>
>Chris
>
>>
>>I am presently far away from my home with my Fujifilm camera bodies and
>>various lenses but I am without a tripod. My Manfrotto tripod is simply
>>too heavy and bulky to have been contemplated as an additional baggage
>>item.
>>
>>Is there any advice regarding the availability of study and lightweight
>>camera tripods which measure up to the reliability of Manfrotto
>>tripods? A tripod which extends to no less than three feet above round
>>level would be ideal providing that it can cater to uneven ground and
>>has and adjustable height stem.
>>
>
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