Thanks - still deciding what way to go.
Thanks - still deciding what way to go.
I can also recommend the Vanguard Alta Pro 263AT. I've been using one, semi-professionally, for two years. It's an award winning design and the best general-purpose tripod ever made IMHO. It may not be the cheapest, but the adage "(s)he who buys cheap, buys twice" definitely applies to tripods. XD
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Bodies: Canon EOS 5D Mk II, Canon EOS 550D
Lenses: EF 70-200mm f/2.8L IS II USM, EF 24-105mm f/4L IS USM, EF 50mm f/1.4 USM
Strobist: 2 x Speedlite 580EXII, 4 x Yongnuo RF-603 Radio Tranceivers, Yongnuo ST-E2 IR Transmitter
3 x Manfrotto Light Stands, 2 x Softboxes, 2 x Bounce Brollies
Tripod: Vanguard Alta Pro 263AT, PH-50 Panhead