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Old 08-19-2012, 09:23 PM
 
Location: Dublin, CA
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I'm looking for a good, solid travel tripod. Not too heavy, yet can handle the weight of a D7000 with a 400mm+ lens. Any suggestions? Or am I wanting too much?
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Old 08-19-2012, 09:53 PM
 
Location: On the banks of the St Johns River
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I'm looking for a good, solid travel tripod. Not too heavy, yet can handle the weight of a D7000 with a 400mm+ lens. Any suggestions? Or am I wanting too much?
Price range?
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Old 08-19-2012, 11:06 PM
 
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I got this Tragus 66" trip from Target it is really well built for the price it is a little taller fully extended than it is listed. I use this tripod with a Canon SX230HS with no problems

Targus TG-6660TR 66" Extendable Tripod : Target
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Old 08-20-2012, 12:52 AM
 
Location: On the banks of the St Johns River
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I bought this Polaroid 72" Phot/Video ProPod Tripod back in January and have used it a lot since then, with no trouble what-so-ever.
Mine came with a carrying case, 2 quick release plates and a monopod. The only thing I would change out would be the pan & tilt head for a ball type head.

Amazon.com: Polaroid 72" Photo / Video ProPod Tripod Includes Deluxe Tripod Carrying Case + Additional Quick Release Plate For Digital Cameras & Camcorders: Electronics
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Old 08-20-2012, 09:13 AM
 
Location: Dallas, TX
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400mm lens would likely require a solid tripod with head to support all that weight. Would recommend something carbon fiber but what is your budget?
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Old 08-20-2012, 11:07 PM
 
Location: Dublin, CA
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400mm lens would likely require a solid tripod with head to support all that weight. Would recommend something carbon fiber but what is your budget?
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I do not want to say price is no object, however, if its worth it, I'll pay up to a thousand dollars. I do not like buying cheap equipment, which breaks a short time later.
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Old 08-21-2012, 07:23 AM
 
Location: Dallas, TX
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I think Manfrotto 190cxpro3 would work, considering that you need to support a big/heavy lens without having to deal with a heavy tripod. It isn't overly expensive either, so you could also research and spend on a head to match.
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