Stabilizing that image

[Fiddlesticks]

Speaking of camera supports . . .

this arrived this morning!

Not the camera, just the tripod, ball head, leveling base and camera L-bracket

[MJP]

Speaking of camera supports . . .

this arrived this morning!

Not the camera, just the tripod, ball head, leveling base and camera L-bracket

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I have no idea why people waste money on alcohol, narcotics and whores when you can have something this sexy.

[draggons]

Speaking of camera supports . . .

this arrived this morning!

Not the camera, just the tripod, ball head, leveling base and camera L-bracket

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Nice camera

[Fiddlesticks]

Speaking of camera supports . . .

this arrived this morning!

Not the camera, just the tripod, ball head, leveling base and camera L-bracket

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Nice camera

You are obviously not a leg man.

[sunshine51]

Speaking of camera supports . . .

this arrived this morning!

Not the camera, just the tripod, ball head, leveling base and camera L-bracket

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Now aren't ya happy ya spent that $$$$!? Good score FS...

[Fiddlesticks]

Speaking of camera supports . . .

this arrived this morning!

Not the camera, just the tripod, ball head, leveling base and camera L-bracket

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Now aren't ya happy ya spent that $$$$!? Good score FS...

Yeah Sunshine, I really feel that it is a good investment that will last until I am in the ground. May as well enjoy using the right tools and not be out in the field wishing I had not sacrificed quality for a few extra bucks. That doesn't mean I am ready to buy a Phase One however!

[MJP]

Induro CT414 8X and BHL3 head just arrived.

It was expensive, but far more of a tripod than I ever expected.

Only need to use three leg sections, if you extend the fourth it's way high.

Tubes are massive. Quarter turn to lock/unlock. The centre column locks down easily to make it as steady as a systematic.

Head is perfectly smooth, locks down very firmly with minimal effort.

The spider seems to be made from some sort of extraterrestrial material.

The whole rig is rock solid. It's incredibly light too.

Got the Benro multi-row pano head on it. Looks wild.

[MJP]

[FracturedRabbit]

Induro CT414 8X and BHL3 head just arrived.

It was expensive, but far more of a tripod than I ever expected.

Only need to use three leg sections, if you extend the fourth it's way high.

Tubes are massive. Quarter turn to lock/unlock. The centre column locks down easily to make it as steady as a systematic.

Head is perfectly smooth, locks down very firmly with minimal effort.

The spider seems to be made from some sort of extraterrestrial material.

The whole rig is rock solid. It's incredibly light too.

Got the Benro multi-row pano head on it. Looks wild.

How light is light?

[MJP]

As in really light. 3.57 kgs. But doesn't even feel that when handling.

Tripod 2.9 kgs.

Head 0.67 kgs

It's big mind and very rock solid welded to the floor stable.

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[Fiddlesticks]

Looks like a very nice piece of gear. Good luck with it. I am sure it will last many many years!

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[sunshine51]

Told ya you'd love it!

Either way the Induro or the RRS are great choices.

Just remember with the Induro to not crank down the

leg locks too much. If you do they can wear out pretty

quick in a couple years...just tight enough to not allow

the leg(s) to move down under load is fine. Have fun!

[MJP]

^^ See what you mean. To take a couple of kilos the leg locks can be left fairly slack, no need to really tighten.

You were spot on. This is the right bit of kit for my needs.

[sunshine51]

^^^ Ahhhhh...actually don't leave em "slack"....gravity works slowly but constantly grasshopper.

Just tighten enough for the locks to come to a snug stop...no need to overtorque em!