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djwixx wrote:I noticed the 190 seemed very light from some friends who had one, so that's why I like my 3001. I think you can still get them, and if the screw clamps on the legs are an issue, then they can be updated with quick released clamps from bogen's parts department.
doady wrote:There is no such thing as a tripod that is too light.
prinothcat wrote:doady wrote:There is no such thing as a tripod that is too light.
...unless it fails to support your rig properly.
doady wrote:prinothcat wrote:doady wrote:There is no such thing as a tripod that is too light.
...unless it fails to support your rig properly.
Are carbon fiber tripods weaker than normal tripods then, just because they are lighter?
doady wrote:prinothcat wrote:doady wrote:There is no such thing as a tripod that is too light.
...unless it fails to support your rig properly.
Are carbon fiber tripods weaker than normal tripods then, just because they are lighter?
doady wrote:According to Manfrotto, the 055 does have higher weight capacity than the 190, but the carbon fibre version of the 190 has exactly the same weight capacity as the regular aluminum version, despite being significantly lighter.
I suggest you look the manufacturer's own provided capacity specifications instead. I am not expert, but I think it is just common sense: judging a tripod's strength merely by its weight is just folly.
Weight is simply not a indication of strength. Look at architecture: their weight isn't what makes bridges and skyscrapers have strong support! There is a good reason that their are entire professions dedicated to designing these structures.
prinothcat wrote:True, but comparing apples and apples, in this case Aluminum alloy tripods I bet those that are built with more material, hence heavier, are going to be more stable. Regardless of whether or not the hold that same load or not.
I have an idea, why don;t you go out and side by side all these tripods and report back to the class and then we will bow to your position of knowingness.
bbmphoto wrote:What I liked with the Manfrotto 190 series
- Flip Lever for quickly extending or folding up the legs.
- Cushion pads on legs. Great for cold weather and gripping (not on Carbon Fiber models)
- 3 extensions on the legs is faster and taller than 4 extensions, However for travel 4 legs is more compact that 3 extensions.
- Name and reliability.
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