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    TRIPOD ADVICE WANTED

    The Leofoto 323 which I have gone for has 3 sections 32mm/29mm/26mm as against my old Manfrotto Carbon One 433 which is 28/25/21 but then I suppose there is more to it than just the overall diameter of the sections. They both seem similarly stable but the Leofoto goes 300mm higher to the...
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    Thanks again for the replies and info. As I do a lot of my birding on foot I'm afraid that the Berlebach type would be too heavy for me. The Benro 37C looks good and similar design to my old one Manfrotto 443 with a central column. it's also slightly heavier than my existing. I'm going to try...
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    Ach you've obviously never been out on the Nairn Bar in January. So it would perform well in the even more northerly breeze?
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    Thanks again, I can't really carry anything so heavy directly on my back due to spinal issues that I have, funnily enough using my shoulders is ok. I have been comparing the Leofoto the equivalent Gitzo and pricewise it looks a no-brainer. The only real technical benefit I see is that the Gitzo...
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    I'll give it a go. As I said to Corvid-8, I suppose I could add a central column if need be. Thanks very much for all your help and advice!
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    TRIPOD ADVICE WANTED

    I think should give a "no central column" a go, I suppose I could add a central column if I'm not happy with it. I try not to use my car and can't carry a full days stuff on my back due to a back problem. I find carrying my scope and tripod on my shoulder(using a reliable strap) gives me a good...
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    Thanks to you both. I find that I do use the centre column a lot for minor adjustments after moving, both when standing or sitting. Although I do understand the benefits of a tripod without the central column would it not make minor adjustments a bit fiddly or is there a "knack"to using them...
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    Thanks Tringa45, I've had a look and I think that the collapsed length of 990mm would be an issue for me. I see that they do other models which have 3 leg sections so I'll take a closer look at them. Cheers David
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    Thanks for this Vestobuteo, I'll have a closer look. It looks very similar dimensions to my existing tripod being slightly higher. When I use my Manfrotto with the central column extended I do get quite a bit vibration ( it's a bit windy here on the north east cost of Scotland), Is the Gitzo...
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    Hi John, The part that I can no longer source is the metal bush that grips the central column inside the central casting. Can't get it new and have been unable to source any used. If I could get this I would still need to get a new central column (at £95) as mine is very worn and "slippery" as...
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    TRIPOD ADVICE WANTED

    Hi Mike, Thanks for the reply I'll take a look at it. Cheers David
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    TRIPOD ADVICE WANTED

    Hi, After over 20 years use my Manfrotto Carbon One 443 tripod has finally given up, disappointingly only because I can't get the replacement parts I need anymore. Can anyone recommend a current similar tripod ? Are Benro tripods any good? I'm not to keen on Manfrotto any more as I have been...
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