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Slik tripod (1 Viewer)
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I own the pro 634 CF- it's a good, very lightweight tripod. The pro 624 CF is a different model- can't find mention on the internet of a pro 624 CF II....
http://www.slik.co.jp/slik_com/CS-PRO634CF.html
http://www.slik.co.jp/slik_com/CS-PRO624CF.html
http://www.slik.co.jp/slik_com/CS-PRO634CF.html
http://www.slik.co.jp/slik_com/CS-PRO624CF.html
squidge
Wha Whassssat
http://www.microglobe.co.uk/slik-pro-624cf-ii-carbon-fibre-tripod-legs-only-p-7343.html
I've found one other site that has these legs down.
Another Slik tripod that has caught my eye is the sprint pro II gm tripod. I'm not sure if the head can be removed though.
Regards Gerard.
I've found one other site that has these legs down.
Another Slik tripod that has caught my eye is the sprint pro II gm tripod. I'm not sure if the head can be removed though.
Regards Gerard.
Nick Leech
Well-known member
Hi Gerard
I have the Slik Pro Sprint II tripod for use with my Nikon ED50 scope. I think it is a great little tripod. There are two versions available - one with a ball-head and one with a 3-way tilt head. I have got the latter. Yes, you can take off the head (whichever you get) and change to another head of your choice using the 1/4-inch mount.
I did have a bit of trouble getting the head off mine and had to put it in a vice and give it a slight tap to free it. But it now screws on and off easily.
I am thinking of upgrading the supplied head for a Velbon FHD-52Q fluid head which is available for less than £30 on Amazon, and has a 1/4 inch mount. It will have a much smoother panning action than the supplied Slik head.
But I have been pleased with the Slik Sprint Pro II tripod legs. And weight is low (less than a kilo), great for walking around with my Nikon ED50.
The Velbon Ultra Luxi-L looks very good also - I have seen others recommend this also, but have not tried one myself.
Hope that helps.
Regards,
Nick
I have the Slik Pro Sprint II tripod for use with my Nikon ED50 scope. I think it is a great little tripod. There are two versions available - one with a ball-head and one with a 3-way tilt head. I have got the latter. Yes, you can take off the head (whichever you get) and change to another head of your choice using the 1/4-inch mount.
I did have a bit of trouble getting the head off mine and had to put it in a vice and give it a slight tap to free it. But it now screws on and off easily.
I am thinking of upgrading the supplied head for a Velbon FHD-52Q fluid head which is available for less than £30 on Amazon, and has a 1/4 inch mount. It will have a much smoother panning action than the supplied Slik head.
But I have been pleased with the Slik Sprint Pro II tripod legs. And weight is low (less than a kilo), great for walking around with my Nikon ED50.
The Velbon Ultra Luxi-L looks very good also - I have seen others recommend this also, but have not tried one myself.
Hope that helps.
Regards,
Nick
squidge
Wha Whassssat
Hi Nick, I have ordered the sprint pro II gm tripod. It is the ballhead version although I intend to replace it with the manfrotto 494 Rc ballhead. The specs given for the legs of the tripod is 810 grams. The 494 rc ball head is 320 grams so it will be a lightweight set up.
Regards Gerard.
Regards Gerard.
