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I used to have a Manfrotto MKC3, but it's now broken
https://www.amazon.it/Manfrotto-MKC3-H01-Fotografia-Videocamere-Alluminio/dp/B0049SVTXG
I also bought a much sturdier and stable tripod this one Andoer (or sometimes branded as Weifeng)
https://www.amazon.it/gp/product/B00SFIV94K/ref=ppx_yo_dt_b_asin_title_o06_s00?ie=UTF8&psc=1
Still, I would also like to buy a very light tripod like the Manfrotto MKC3 I used to have. I found that for some occasions this type of tripods are very useful, especially for the very low weight and easy type of lock. I normally use a Canon Powershot 60 HS with this sort of tripod
Any suggestions? It seems the Manfrotto MKC3 is not sold any more
Thanks
 
Sbiriguda said:
I used to have a Manfrotto MKC3, but it's now broken
https://www.amazon.it/Manfrotto-MKC3-H01-Fotografia-Videocamere-Alluminio/dp/B0049SVTXG
Any suggestions? It seems the Manfrotto MKC3 is not sold any more
Thanks
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Amazon.com says that there is never model of Manfrotto available.
https://www.amazon.com/Manfrotto-MK...ction-Tripod/dp/B00L6F16L0/ref=dp_ob_title_ce

There is even lighter Manfrotto MKCOMPACTLT-BK Compact Tripod...
https://www.amazon.com/dp/B00L6CBKAK/ref=emc_b_5_t

I haven't used them, so I have no idea how good they are.
 
The MKCOMPACTLT-BK Compact Tripod should be the new version of the same I used to have
I found them also on Amazon Italy
https://www.amazon.it/Manfrotto-MKC...0&keywords=MKCOMPACTLT-BK+Compact+Tripod&th=1

https://www.amazon.it/Manfrotto-MKC...036&sr=8-1&keywords=Manfrotto+MKCOMPACTACN-BK

It would be a shame that an Italian product is on Amazon.com and not on Amazon.it ...
Thanks for your answer
One of the two tripods seems to be good both for pictures and videos, which might be a good idea in some cases
 
Sbiriguda said:
It seems the Velbon 455 type is not easy to find on Amazon in Italy
But I found this one that seems interesting
https://www.amazon.it/Velbon-446640...e=UTF8&qid=1551430547&sr=8-13&keywords=velbon
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The 455 is a much finer and more versatile tripod than that one. You must have other sources besides Amazon Italy. For super light weight and very fast set-up from ground level to eye level, the Ultra line is unbeatable. I have used the 355 for some photography, but I like the slightly more robust 455 for my scope. Here is an Amazon Italy link to the even more robust 555.
https://www.amazon.it/Intro-2020-Lt...&qid=1551454738&sr=8-10&keywords=velbon+ultra

--AP
 
I have the Promaster 525 Carbon and the Slik 634 Carbon using a Benro S2 head. Both perform exceptionally well with my heavy 95 ATX. They are the lightest on the market I believe.
 
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