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Title: ISO Tripod for 70-200 IS lens compatible
Post by: bluntforcetrauma on August 17, 2008, 02:57:42 AM

I am looking for a tripod that can handle the upfront type weight the 70-200 IS lens gives.  My regular tripod does not seem to screw in to tight onto the lens clamp--it seems to slide a little.  And with all that money out front i dont want to lose her.  Now my monopod works just fine, but again looking for a " average size tripod-- possible need to use a good tripod head or tripod ball, to use with the canon 40D

thanks

please advise

Title: Re: ISO Tripod for 70-200 IS lens compatible
Post by: stirinthesauce on August 17, 2008, 10:56:56 AM

i use the manfrotto 190XDB

Plenty sturdy.  Of course the head is more important than the tripod.  I use a manfrotto 484RC2 for the head.  Plenty sturdy for my 5d w/70-200L.   I'm sure could handle even more weight.

The specs under manufacturer info should tell you how much weight the stand and heads are rated for.

Title: Re: ISO Tripod for 70-200 IS lens compatible
Post by: bluntforcetrauma on August 17, 2008, 01:38:44 PM

thank you

there are so many different heads that it was hard to get a reference of what people were or are using,

thanks so much

Title: Re: ISO Tripod for 70-200 IS lens compatible
Post by: stirinthesauce on August 17, 2008, 02:00:16 PM

I have two heads.  The one I listed and then dynatrex (I believe).  I use the manfrotto 90% of the time.