I have 3 full size tripods + 1 Joby Gorillapod. My primary one is a Gitzo Mountaineer GT2532 with GH3382QD ballhead. Absolutely love this combo! It is a happy medium between the super light Travellers and the ultra heavy Systematics. I have however read numerous horror stories about its cast magnesium spider. Hence, I decided to purchase a RRS TVC 44 + BH55 ballhead a while back. Stability is a lot more important to me than portability as I shoot ultra long exposures during day time in all sorts of conditions.
My third tripod which I almost never use these days is a Manfrotto Befree CF. Very light and portable, but I would not trust my D850+14-24mm lens with it.
I use the Gorillapod 5K kit only in cases of emergency, ie, if it is impossible to use a full size tripod for some reason.
PS: I also had a Manfrotto 055 aluminium tripod a few years ago, but sold it as I was never happy with it (especially the ballhead).
I have 3 full size tripods + 1 Joby Gorillapod. My primary one is a Gitzo Mountaineer GT2532 with GH3382QD ballhead. Absolutely love this combo! It is a happy medium between the super light Travellers and the ultra heavy Systematics. I have however read numerous horror stories about its cast magnesium spider. Hence, I decided to purchase a RRS TVC 44 + BH55 ballhead a while back. Stability is a lot more important to me than portability as I shoot ultra long exposures during day time in all sorts of conditions.
My third tripod which I almost never use these days is a Manfrotto Befree CF. Very light and portable, but I would not trust my D850+14-24mm lens with it.
I carry a Gorillapod only in cases of emergency, ie, if it is impossible to use a full size tripod for some reason.
PS: I also had a Manfrotto 055 aluminium tripod a few years ago, but sold it as I was never happy with it (especially the ballhead).
-RVK
rvkphotography.com
Oct 27, 2019 at 05:18 AM
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