P.S. I should have mentioned: I wouldn't have made it in Patagonia with the extra weight of a 2-series...John, thank you for your insight, that's very helpful!
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P.S. I should have mentioned: I wouldn't have made it in Patagonia with the extra weight of a 2-series...John, thank you for your insight, that's very helpful!
I also have the PD Travel Tripod in carbon. Their standard head is only just okay, although very compact, but I bought the bits to be able to fit an Arca-Swiss Monoball P0 on it instead. I switch to that when I want better precision. Otherwise, I really like the tripod ... It's done me well both on two trips I went on prior to the pandemic, and through the pandemic on walks when I wanted a tripod with me. I've used it with Leica APS-C, Panasonic/Olympus mFT, and Hasselblad 500CM/907x MFD gear very successfully. It works well and folds up very compactly.I got the peak design carbon tripod...it is by far the best, smallest and lightest tripod I have ever owned and seen and it is crazy fast to set up and break down....
I am not sold on the "head"...it works, it holds the camera up and in place but it takes some getting used to...but its also one of the main reasons why this is so small and light....
it is very, very sturdy....not sure about center column extended in wind (I am kidding) but it is tiny and light...and it works well.....
I don't like to use tripod much, I have the giant gitzo which gets by far the most use....but the peak is so small and light it fits in my backpack and I have it when I need it...
IMO none of the small gitzos are as stable and they are all bigger and heavier and take longer to set up and break down....
I am not a big fan of small tripods, I have lots of small-ish and not so small tripods that never get used because if I can manage, I take the biggest one possible and now with the peak design, I pretty much have one with me at all times and am not worried about compromise......
my kit is a little lighter, X1DII and 907 combo....
I have the same Carbon Peak Design travel tripod and on top of it I have in the studio the original head and when I am out and about with a tripod..... a Novoflex Ball 40 with a Novoflex Mini Connect I can't decide which I prefer. I do also have the Novoflex Quadropod, but I never take that out, that remains in the studio.Thank you, I will take a look at that!
You are very welcome Greg, always glad to help Best regards,Thank you Vieri, it seems something like this may be my lightest reliably sturdy option.
Thank you Victor, it is an excellent resource! When review their rankings and reviews, it seems that the Really Right Stuff TFC-33S may be the best overall fit for my needs.I'm surprised at the prices of the Gitzo Traveler tripods. Much lower than what I paid numerous years ago. The price is attractive but they don't test as well as the RRS at 'The Center Column'. I recommend you visit that site for a wealth of information. Size and weight is one thing but rigidity and vibration dampening is another.
Regards.....
Victor B.
Hello Godfrey,Vieri, I like your review of the A-S P0 Monoball. It matches my own impressions.
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Thank you for the pointer. I built the exact same thing, and it is my favorite tripod ever. RRS 14 for lighter stuff, Gitzo 4/Markins for the heavier stuff.Greg,
Here are some images of it, including one inside an international sized carry-on bag for reference.
Weight, as shown, is 2002 grams / 4.41lbs.
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Yes, it’s a lovely setup. I’m glad you are enjoying it. I may get a AS Core 75 for it for when I don’t want to use it with the Cube, I use it with a Markins ball head but miss the precise control.Thank you for the pointer. I built the exact same thing, and it is my favorite tripod ever. RRS 14 for lighter stuff, Gitzo 4/Markins for the heavier stuff.
I may be the only person on the planet who isn't in love with the P0. It's easy to use, but a BH 40 or AS D4 feels better (although heavier) on top of the Gitzo 4. If I want weight savings for the heavy, I much prefer an L60. For lighter equipment, the BH-30.
I played with a prototype back in October 2019. It was nice, but I'd rather have the rigidity than the height.Is anyone interested in the new RRS Ascend-14? Apparently it is RRS answer to the Peak Design, including a specially designed integral head.
Ascend
OverviewTripod & Monopod User GuideWith the help of our customers' invaluable feedback, we have made our most compact and versatile adventure-tripod yet. The Ascend-14 tripod is a compact, all-in-one support package available in two sizes: 14—which favors a minimum stowed profile, ideal for...www.reallyrightstuff.com