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Pat DiGeronimo
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p.1 #1 · Tripod/Head for 600mm

I purchased a new Canon 600mm lens.
I also have a Canon 100-400mm, 24-70mm, and a Tokina 12-24mm.
I'm sure I'll order the Wimberly head for the 600mm.
I leaning toward carbon fiber legs.
Should I get one that supports more than the weight of the lens and camera?
Looking for recommendations on tripod legs, and head combinations.

Nov 23, 2008 at 04:08 PM

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p.1 #2 · Tripod/Head for 600mm

at least!!! a Gitzo 35xx but strongly leaning toward a 55xx.

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Nov 23, 2008 at 04:12 PM

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p.1 #3 · Tripod/Head for 600mm

Yes, at least a Gitzo 1325 or 3530LS. But, a 1548 or whatever the newer model is, will be even better. The BH-55 is fine for the smaller lenses. But, I would highly recommend a full Wimberley for the 600.

Nov 23, 2008 at 04:27 PM

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p.1 #4 · Tripod/Head for 600mm

The 35xx series (or 5xxx series) + a full gimbal head are the only good options for a lightweight support that is very controllable. Event the largest ballheads are put to the test due to the huge amounts of torque from the lenses - hence why the gaimbal head is so much better - easier to pan, track, etc. I have the 3540XLS and like it b/c you can use it like a 3 leg tripod (I'm 5'11" with shoes) and gain the stability of the fourth unextended leg.

Nov 23, 2008 at 07:45 PM

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p.1 #5 · Tripod/Head for 600mm

For the 600 lens I would buy the Gitzo 5 series tripod and a Wimberley Head II. You need the best for that lens.

Nov 23, 2008 at 08:23 PM

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p.1 #6 · Tripod/Head for 600mm

bob_wfmc wrote:
I have the 3540XLS and like it b/c you can use it like a 3 leg tripod (I'm 5'11" with shoes) and gain the stability of the fourth unextended leg.

Isn't that a quadrapod? I know Gitzo is good, but an unestended 4th leg adds stability

Maybe that's why Gitzo is better than Dynatran--4 legs instead of three?

Nov 23, 2008 at 08:57 PM

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p.1 #7 · Tripod/Head for 600mm

runamuck wrote:
bob_wfmc wrote:
I have the 3540XLS and like it b/c you can use it like a 3 leg tripod (I'm 5'11" with shoes) and gain the stability of the fourth unextended leg.

Isn't that a quadrapod? I know Gitzo is good, but an unestended 4th leg adds stability

Maybe that's why Gitzo is better than Dynatran--4 legs instead of three?

Don't you recommend your pistol-grip for this lens

Nov 23, 2008 at 09:34 PM

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p.1 #8 · Tripod/Head for 600mm

Pat DiGeronimo wrote:
I purchased a new Canon 600mm lens.
I also have a Canon 100-400mm, 24-70mm, and a Tokina 12-24mm.
I'm sure I'll order the Wimberly head for the 600mm.
I leaning toward carbon fiber legs.
Should I get one that supports more than the weight of the lens and camera?
Looking for recommendations on tripod legs, and head combinations.

Thanks for your input.

I bought the GT3530LS 6x

Nov 25, 2008 at 02:59 PM

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p.1 #9 · Tripod/Head for 600mm

I have the 5560SGT and I have never used a more stable tripod. Plus the 2.6m legs are very useful from time to time as I can extend or two legs down into say a ditch and shoot from the position I want rather than being forced to move back to a more level location.

Nov 25, 2008 at 03:24 PM

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p.1 #10 · Tripod/Head for 600mm

I have the 5540 and use it with a 500 and 800..it's stable..

Nov 27, 2008 at 06:19 AM

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p.1 #11 · Tripod/Head for 600mm

Nice lens you have, i have a 500mm use a 1/4 extender with it all the time and have a Gitzo 3530lsv cfiber tripod with g1321 level base and wimberly head II. IT is great

Nov 27, 2008 at 07:02 PM

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