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Lightweight Tripod for EM-1?

Started Sep 10, 2015 | Discussions thread
Robert Evagelista
Robert Evagelista Veteran Member • Posts: 3,448
Re: Lightweight Tripod for EM-1?

AD67 wrote:

Hi,

I'm looking to buy a Tripod to use with my EM-1 (with the 12-40 lens or the 75-300 at this stage) and would like to get some feedback as to which is the best way to go. Lightweight is important to me, plus I don't want to spend too much. I'm considering the following 3 Tripods:

1. The Slik Sprint Pro II

2. The Benro iTrip IT15

3. The Vanguard VEO 204AB

The Slik is the lightest and cheapest, has the greatest maximum height but the lowest load capacity, but surely sufficient for what I need?

The Vanguard and the Benro both seem similar. Both similarly priced, both pack away to a shorter length (less than 400mm which is handy) and both weigh around 300g more then the Slik (not sure how much the 300g would matter to me). Both have double the load capacity but a lower maximum height....

Any thoughts/suggestions would be appreciated including experiences with these particular tripods if you have used any of these.

thanks

Alan

I vote for the Vanguard VEO for this feature.
Very useful for product photography.

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