Saso, I have the Carmagne 630 with an Acratech
Ultimate ball head and would recommend both. For out
of the car photography such expense isn't needed. So,
if you hike a lot, then the 2 or three pounds saved is
worth it. On the other hand, if you stop eating ice
cream and chocolate cake, then you can lose those 2 to
3 pounds and save the cost of food also.
Warren
<<<Date: Fri, 01 Nov 2002 15:20:14 +1100
From: VS <VS@xxxxxxxxxxxxxx>
Subject: [OM] To buy or not to buy?
Yes, I'm thinking of getting a carbon fiber tripod.
After longsearching, I think I've found just the one
that will suit my needs perfectly, but still have
doubts about it. I've checked out Gitzo's G1227
(pricey!), Manfrotto/Bogen 441, Velbon Carmagne 630
and Velbon Sherpa 1000 and out of all these, Sherpa
seems to offer, at least for me, the best
price:performance ratio.
But, is it really worth buying a CF tripod? I know I
could get by with a heavy aluminium one, but dragging
a heavy tripod around isn't fun, especially now that
summer is coming.
Your opinions on CF vs normal (aluminium?) tripod more
than ,welcome. Also, recommendations, please. :-)
Thanks,
Saso
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