Is it good enough to hold Canon 5D Mark II and 70-200 2.8 IS lens? How is the carrying weight with ball head?
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Hi. I ended out returning the Manfrotto and purchasing a Carbon Fiber Gitzo based on the difference in weight, though the Manfrotto didn't weigh that much more (+ 1LB?). I am using a Sony RX1R, so even the 1 LB difference in weight was important since my camera is so compact. Unfortunately though, I cannot remark on your camera and lens from experience, since your carrying heavier equipment from the start, but it was a nice tripod and ball head for the price, rated to hold that weight, and seemed pretty portable over all. Hope that helps
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It is definitely a nice lightweight tripod, but I would not use it with that setup!A 5d 2 and a smaller lens maybe but not with a 70-200
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Yes, I use mine regularly with a Nikon D7100 and a 70-300 lens. The overall weight is pretty light, I carry mine on a Lowepro back pack when I hike/bike for shots.
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I have used this setup with a canon 5d mark ii with a battery grip and two batteries with a sigma 70-200mm 2.8 lense with not problems. The weight of the tripod and ballhead is good. I could carry it for many miles and not have it be a problem.
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I think the tripods rated for 11 pounds so I'm sure It could hold it okay, I had this tripod for about six months now and all i can say about it is it's awesome!!!!
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I have a 7D (and formerly a 50D) with a 70-200 f/2.8L II IS mounted to it in the center of the pack and there's still room for a 24-105 at the bottom. When the pack is laying flat the body/lens is sitting base down, and the extra lens is sitting on its lens cap. Maybe that's what the other reviewer meant? I just have to rotate the tripod ring 180 degrees so the foot is on the top of the lens when stored in the bag. You MIGHT squeeze a 60D with grip in there like that. I leave Manfrotto Rapid Connect plates on each of my bodies (and the tripod ring of the 70-200), which adds a little extra height to them. I tried my 5DII with grip in one of the side pockets and it is slightly too tall, even without the Manfrotto plate attached, so I leave the grip in a box in the trunk of my car until I need to attach it to the body for a shoot. I don't have a grip for the 50D which I recently upgraded with the 7D, and haven't tried the grip for the 7D to see if it will fit in the bag. I also carry a 430EXII, a 28-135 (Don't ask me why, it rarely gets used), a Tamron 17-50 f/2.8 (great lens on the crop bodies), a 50 f/1.4, an extra bodycap/rear lens cap set and a "rocket" type blower in the main compartment. There's plenty of room in the other pockets for batteries, CF cards, spare lens caps, cleaning supplies, etc. I've had mine almost two years and it is still in great shape. I've been VERY pleased with it.
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It is stable for my Nikon d7000.since it is light to carry on, it is not for a big camera with a huge lens
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I have a manfrotto with 502ah head and I add anorher 5lbs weight to balance my Canon 5Dmk3. No problem.
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l have used it with a Canon 7D and a Tamron 70-300 mm lens. At least 2lbs in total. A counter weight helps stability.
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The short answer, yes. The head is extremely strong and stable. The screw down knob allows for pretty heavy weight. I use it for my Canon 7D with multiple lens' and weights.
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I bought the Benro Travel Angel Transfunctional Tripod for traveling and it is very solid. My primary tripod is a Manfrotto tripod so I had to buy a Manfrotto ball head to replace the one on the Benro so I don't have to switch quick release plates. I shoot with a 5D Mark II and Mark III with heavy lenses and yours should work fine. The Benro legs and pivot points are solid.
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Yes. I've got a 5D2 with a 24-105 in the bag, along with 2 more lenses and various odds and ends.
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Hey there, right now I'm running a D800 with a 24-70mm and there is still a weight left so it should be ok. I am assuming the 80-200mm should be similar in weight. That being said, if size and portability is not a concern I would suggest a glide cam for smoother gliding. Else the steadicam is unbeatable for travelling.
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I use it with NIkon D610 + Nikkor 28-70mm 2.8 and it's super sturdy! It will definitely hold 70-200mm too. The max load is more than 5Kg.
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The weight would not be a problem, but the padding is not that thick. you would probably need to add so foam rubber to cushion your camera and lens..otherwise it should work well.
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I use the 2.8 and have never been concerned about the weight. I used this lens on my Canon 5D with the extender 1.4 for a two hour whale watch trip from a boat, hand held. I didn't find it a concern. I'm a 5' 11", 200 lb man and 70 years old. I'm saying go for the f/2.8, you won't regret it.
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I'm using a Canon 70D an it holds it great. You could also check it out on YouTube see if the helps.
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Gitzo site has it at 1.65 lbs. It feels very light but sturdy. I use it on a Canon 300/4 and 400/2.8. The monopod is very stable, even at its longest height. The last section is thin compared to the other sections but I constantly get sharp pictures shooting soccer. It easily fits in a sachel type bag. I would say if you shoot with long lens this is a must. The legs very quickly unlock and the top of the monopod will hold any lens. If you use a tripod head on top besure it is big enough other wise the range of motion will be limited.
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I am using the Really Right Stuff TVC-33 and a Wemberly gimble head. The tripod is heavy enough for my 800 mm lens also but not excessively heavy for short carrying in the field. I like the variable leg endings for rock placement and it still will reduce in height for macro pics in the field.
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I have 2 bodies in this bad. A Canon 50D and a Canon 5D mark 3. I also have 2 lenses, 24-70mm and a 70mm-200mm. Plus 2 Speedlite flashes , 580EX and a 600ex. Extra Batteries, Chargers and A Gary Fong light sphere. In the other compartments, I have my laptop and IPad. I highly recommend this bag. It fits all my needs. It does get very heavy. I also use the outside attachment for my Manfrotto travel tripod. No complaints on this purchase. I wouldn't consider any other bag.
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Mine was great. I can fit a 5D just fine with the Canon 70-200 f/2.8. I don't have the lens hood on, but I don't think it would be a problem.