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Old 11-18-2010, 07:44 PM
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Default Shopping for a tripod for wedding phtography. Any recommendations?
I have an old (but very good) Italian tripod which I am about to retire. The problem is that it is too heavy to carry around during weddings. It is stable but very heavy for wedding work. I guess it is more for landscape. You can even kill a bear with it so it is very useful for nature photography...
I am looking for a tripod which is
- light,
- lasts forever,
- reasonably priced, and
- it is small when collapsed so I can travel with it internationally.

Can you recommend something?
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Old 11-18-2010, 11:45 PM
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I have a Giotto, but I think I have seen this series recommended by others on this site:

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Old 11-18-2010, 11:56 PM
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I have a Gitzo, they are pretty sturdy, but expensive.
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Old 11-19-2010, 05:45 AM
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Thanks!!!
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