I bought the Gitzo 1500 brand new from Cathay photo, it is around 700+. It is a very good tripod but too pricy. If I was given chance to choose again, I would buy a wood tripod instead.
cheers
Liu Ming
10" Telekit with Zambuto optics~TMB 152/1200 (construction)~Takashi Mewlon 210~TMB 80/600
I bought the Gitzo 1500 brand new from Cathay photo, it is around 700+. It is a very good tripod but too pricy. If I was given chance to choose again, I would buy a wood tripod instead.
cheers
Liu Ming
I managed to get Manfrotto 075B (2nd hand) as an alternative.
This is previous model to the current 475B.
The payload is about 12KG.Very sturdy and weigh only 4.3Kg.
It is gear type column which may be redundant.
DL
Wow! Nice Mewlon u have there, Liuming! Too bad I cannot see it this weekend.
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