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p.1 #8 · p.1 #8 · Gitzo 3532LS vs Feisol CT-3372 vs RRS or other | |
Tom - I don't have much to offer on other brands, but FWIW, I did a lot of research and agonizing before deciding on RRS. Another plus for them is that they are made here in the USA, and, at least in my experience, have pretty great customer service. I'd heard that Gitzo is weak in that area. I also spoke with a photographer who had two Gitzos come apart on her, and not in the joints or areas that can be fixed, but the leg just sheared off from the metal. I realize that this is probably an isolated incident, but since the cost was nearly equal, I went with RRS.
I would say with your height to definitely go with a taller tripod, and if you plan to use heavy lenses a lot, I'd probably go with the 33L. I just got a new 33s, because I'm not tall and didn't need the height on my 24L so I sold that one. I am shocked at the "beefy-ness" of the 33, and can't imagine anyone needing anything stronger! Hope someone else can chime in with the other brands. Good luck!
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