Which tripod and head?

[Brian Dunning]

I have a 20D, Canon 70-200L with tripod collar. The problem is that I cannot get absolutely sharp images with my current tripod/head. I have Manfrotto 441 and 055 legs, 329 and 128 heads. It doesn't matter which combination I use them in, the images at slow shutter speeds are soft to varying degrees. Longer than 1 second, no problem.

I'm thinking about upgrading to Gitzo 1200 or 1300 series with possibly a Kirk BH1 ball head. However, I'd hate to spend all that cash and not be able to see a real improvement in image quality. Any suggestions?

[formula4speed]

Are you using mirror lock up for your long exposure shots? What about a cable release? If not, give it a try before you upgrade your tripod.

[jiminlondon99]

improvement in image quality. Any suggestions?[/QUOTE]

See my earlier link that compares to outboard motors with and without mirror lock up being used, F4speed is right about trying the other options before you spend your money.

http://birdforum.net/showthread.php?p=361257#post361257

FYI I use a manfrotto 190pro and R702C

jim

[Brian Dunning]

Hi. Thanks for your reply. Yes doing both but only limited improvement.

Regards.

[Brian Dunning]

Hi. Thanks for responding. As you might se from my other reply. I'm doing both but with limited improvement. The link you supplied, was however, very interesting.
Regards.