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br4dz wrote:
Not sure how heavy you think the 400mm F/5.6 is, but it only weighs 2 1/2 lbs . I would rarely use the tripod, so anything above the ~$100-ish range is hugely out of the question, especially something that's $400-$500. It would be cheaper hiring someone to act like a tripod at that point. I handhold, and would hand hold for 99% of my shots, the tripod would be for shooting the night sky or long moments of watching large grazing animals from a distance.
Lightweight, able to hold 4-5 lbs, and not breaking the bank are my only 3 stipulations, why is it so hard to find a basic tripod for a decent price!...Show more →
There's the saying "Light, sturdy, cheap - pick any two." It's really true. You can probably get a good used tripod sturdy enough for your setup for $100 but it's not going to be lightweight (at least not what I'd call lightweight, i.e. easily backpackable). Don't take seriously most manufacturer's capacity ratings for their tripods & heads - by that measure nearly anything will hold 5 lbs. Holding a 5 lb lead ball is easy, but something asymmetrically shaped (like, say, a camera & long lens) is a whole different problem. If 6 - 8 lbs is acceptable weight for a tripod, it's doable for $100. Look on ebay or maybe on the B&S forum here, KEH or Adorama's used section for a Tiltall tripod.
Edit: Looks like the Tiltall has been resurrected: http://tiltalltripod.com/tindex.html Can't vouch for the sturdiness or low cost of these new ones, but probably okay.
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