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p.1 #20 · p.1 #20 · Travel tripod advice (updated with short-list for selecting) | |
kdphotography wrote:
I think you're on the right track. If a travel tripod is seen as a long term investment, then I'd go with RRS. I use a TVC-24 as my travel tripod. But if the travel tripod is seen as a one-time or very little use tripod set-up, I'd consider the less expensive options.
You might not want to wait too long on ordering from RRS---or at least check on their current stock or wait-list.
ken
How happy are you with the TVC-24 as a travel tripod I was leaning towards that until i saw the side by side comparison SJMS posted. The TVQ14 looks a lot smaller than the 1 inch diff that they have on the RRS site. The other advantage that TVQ14 looks to have over the TVC-24 is that the maximum height. Withe TVQ14, if the centre column is extended the maximum height is 59", while collapsed its 48". On the other hand, the maximum height of the TVC-24 is 49.2".
As SJMS has pointed out he has had no issues extending the centre column on the TVQ14 with his Nikon 810.
Right now, there is a 1 to 2 week back-order on the TVQ14 - which is much better than the 6 week delay when i got the 34L. I'm going to make sure i order at least 6-8 weeks before i have to leave (still sorting out travel dates), but i'm holding until i decide whether to get an L-Bracket for the 5Ds/5dsR without the grip, or with the grip. Currently, i've got the L-bracket with the grip for my 5DIII and while i prefer shooting with an L-Bracket, i'm trying to decide, if i want both bodies with the vertical grip or not.
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