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e.s.sandusky
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p.1 #1 · tripod select help w/600

I will be purchasing the canon 600 and really have no idea what tripod to purchase. Currently I have a Gitzo carbon twist-lock mono-pod that has worked very well.

Been looking at the Gitzo Leveling Mountainer......but do I even need a center post?

Prefer not to spend much more than 500

suggestions needed and appreciated!

Al

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p.1 #2 · tripod select help w/600

Feisol CT3371 tripod
w/optional leveling base
tripod: $319
leveling base: $79 optional
shipping to the US in about 4 business days: $46
approx total: $365-474
supports 26lbs

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the have a newer model (CT3342) out now in addition that supports 22lbs but is much lighter.

choices

www.feisol.com

the also have

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p.1 #3 · tripod select help w/600

The Gitzo Systematic tripods without center post.
The series 5 (tele studex) with full Wimberley will be perfect for the 600 lens

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p.1 #4 · tripod select help w/600

And there is a gentleman on Nikonians wishing to sell his Feisol CT3371.

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p.1 #5 · tripod select help w/600

the Gitzo 2 series, even with their increased load ratings in the 6X versions, are much too small. you need at a 3 series tripod or equivalent.

Herb...

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p.1 #6 · tripod select help w/600

For the 600 I believe people use either a 5-series (the ultimate in load capacity, stiffness, and weight

) or a 3-series. The 5540LS and 3530LSV are the designations for the 3-segment versions, respectively.

The 3530LSV is $629 at B&H. If you want a less expensive Gitzo 3-series you might consider a used 1325 which lots of people utilized for their 600s before Gitzo's latest upgrades.

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p.1 #7 · tripod select help w/600

gitzo 1325, 3530, or on the light side 3540...

You might save a little money going with something different...in the end it will be about a break even. I've owned 4 gitzo tripods and lost A LOT less compared the wash I took on other companies mentioned.

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p.1 #8 · tripod select help w/600

thanks to everyone for your input

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p.1 #9 · tripod select help w/600

This is the Gitzo GT3530 LSV (3 series) & Wimberley II head, for the 500/4+TC lens. It's the minimum for the 600 lens.But the 5 series is even better.

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