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    Manfrotto 190GOA4 + 128RC compatibility with Kowa 883, plus backpack/transport question

    Series 2 Mountaineer vs Series 2 Traveler is where I got very confused when I was researching our purchase. According to Gitzo's tech specs, the Mountaineer GT2542 and the Traveler GT2545 have identical leg diameters for each leg section. Both are Series 2 CF. The Mountaineer is rated for 48...
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    Manfrotto 190GOA4 + 128RC compatibility with Kowa 883, plus backpack/transport question

    I'm thinking the Gitzo Traveler GT2545 and Sirui VA-5 head might be a really good starting point. It would be a good quality setup, pack small, and be on the lighter side. It would also be a setup that would still work well for smaller/lighter scopes. My thoughts are below, what do you all...
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    Manfrotto 190GOA4 + 128RC compatibility with Kowa 883, plus backpack/transport question

    A very good suggestion, but a question... Using the tripod models listed below, what would you consider a medium-sized tripod? (I'm listing four leg section tripods because the OP mentioned that at the start for use on a bike.) Gitzo Mountaineer GT0542 (Series 0, four leg sections) Gitzo...
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    Manfrotto 190GOA4 + 128RC compatibility with Kowa 883, plus backpack/transport question

    You have received some very good responses from forum members who really know what they are talking about. But let me offer a slightly different take based upon our experience (and much appreciated input from the folks above). If one selects the right tripod for a scope, a four leg section...
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