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 p.1 #4 · p.1 #4 · My tripod is not so good in windy conditions | |
Also, most people look at the max rated load capacity. In addition, though, you should consider the minimum weight needed to properly tension the legs. Torsional stability tends to be greater when the legs are under tension. For example, if you've got a Series 3 Systematic (like I have), the torsional stability improves a lot with loads over several pounds. This means that if my camera + lens weighs less than that, I need to hang some weight from the hook mentioned above, or else the setup's noticeably more susceptible to shake.
Babarino's point about IS is also important. I've found that with even my newest RF lenses that are "supposed to" sense when the camera's mounted on a tripod, turning IS off helps. This is especially noticeable with longer FL lenses—I've looked through the viewfinder of, for example, my RF 100-500 on an R5 with IS on and off. With it on, I can easily and consistently see the image shift as the IS tries to figure out what to stabilize. Turn IS off and the viewfinder image is rock solid. Less observable with smaller lenses like RF 24-105L, but still visible.
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Long spikes would be much better in many cases. My 5-series doesn't budge. Depends on the ground on which you're set up.
