I've recently decided to invest in a tripod and I've been reading up on my options here and on other sites, but I wanted to get some opinions before I pull the trigger.
Due to my working hours I'm kind of restricted to a lot of night photography and my E-510 doesn't really cut it. I'd rather not buy a D90/D700. There are a lot of opportunities here in Tokyo to pull a tripod out so it seems like a good investment. It has to be fairly light and compact since I'll be carrying it everywhere. Probably the biggest thing I'd be putting on it is something like the E3 w/ 50-200.
Are Gitzo's 1 series too light for that? I'm getting that impression from what I read. It seems like the GK2580TQR or GT2541 would be a better choice. Has anyone used the former?
They are more money then I'd like to invest, but I don't want something that I'll be unhappy with either. I saw Guy recommended the Induro. I'm guessing the best choice for me would be the C214?
Is there anything else you'd recommend that isn't quite as pricey as the Gitzo, but still pretty good performance?
Due to my working hours I'm kind of restricted to a lot of night photography and my E-510 doesn't really cut it. I'd rather not buy a D90/D700. There are a lot of opportunities here in Tokyo to pull a tripod out so it seems like a good investment. It has to be fairly light and compact since I'll be carrying it everywhere. Probably the biggest thing I'd be putting on it is something like the E3 w/ 50-200.
Are Gitzo's 1 series too light for that? I'm getting that impression from what I read. It seems like the GK2580TQR or GT2541 would be a better choice. Has anyone used the former?
They are more money then I'd like to invest, but I don't want something that I'll be unhappy with either. I saw Guy recommended the Induro. I'm guessing the best choice for me would be the C214?
Is there anything else you'd recommend that isn't quite as pricey as the Gitzo, but still pretty good performance?