Hello...does anybody know how much this tripod weighs without the ballhead? And is it truly 2.9 lbs with the ball head? Thank you! Rob
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I'm using one of those kitchen scales http://www.amazon.com/American-Weigh-Scales-Digital-BL-1KG-BLK/dp/B0012N1NAA/ref=sr_1_1?ie=UTF8&qid=1400382492&sr=8-1&keywords=blade+1kg Head weight + camera mount plate: 372.8g (.821 lbs) Head weight - camera mount plate: 332.9g (.734 lbs) Camera mount plate: 39.6g (.087 lbs) Detachable Front leg: 200.8g (.443 lbs)(to make it a monopod) Full body - Front leg: 809.3g (1.78 lbs) Full Body - All three legs: 1010.1g (2.227 lbs) Full Body + (Head + mount plate) = 1010.1 + 372.8 =1382.9g (3.049 lbs) I'm in California, where it's not humid. They are taking their measurements in China, my guess. Air density/ humidity is higher there. That is the only thing I can think of to account for the difference of .149 lbs. Hope this is helpful.
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The tripod weights about 2.6lbs without the ball head and it can handle up to 5lbs. It should fit with ball head that you have. I bought this tripod for the Korea trip last October and it worked out really well. Since my camera is T1I with 18-200mm lens so the weight is not too heavy for the tripod. For travel, this tripod is good to bring along. Hope this help.
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I don't understand the question. I use this tripod with a manfrotto ball head and it works fine
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Same here. No mini-tripod and no manual. Just got it delivered today. Seems to me that the pistol-grip thing is going to take some getting used to....but the tripod itself seems to be rock-solid...and that's the main thing I was looking for.
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I use my my Pistol grip head with a monopod that did not come with a ball head.Your tripod has one, so you will end up with 2 devices that do the same thing. I believe the Pistol grip is easier to use.
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I ended up getting a ballhead because the grip is too big--i want it to be smaller profile and portable. I got the Manfrotto head 494RC2. It's a smaller base than designed for this tripod but it works and is cheap: Manfrotto 494RC2 Ball Head with Quick Release Replaces Manfrotto 484RC2
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Hello Max, I have the same tripod but have a ball head (previously purchased). Depending on the type of shooting you do I have suggested two heads for you and it all depends on your pocket book. Please let me know if this was helpful. Manfrotto MHXPRO-3W X-PRO 3-Way Head with Retractable Levers and Friction Controls (Black) or Manfrotto MH293D3-Q2 290 Series 3-Way Photo Head with Compact Foldable Handles (Black)
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hi, i experimented with several tripods before settling on a manfrotto but what I remember about this specific tripod was that it was lightweight, would not be able to handle support a DSLR with long lens and when full extended approx. 4' making it more unstable. Good price and rig for a smaller camera but did not make me feel confident. Also the action on the head did not have near the fluidity i require. hope this helps.
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This is my first Tripod ball head purchase. Upon close inspection and trial I found a 3/16" allen screw. I attempted to loosen but it was securly attached and I did not want to attempt using brut force our placing the head in a vice. I have found this ball head to be quite adequate for my purposes. I have mounted a Canon 7D plus a 70-300mm Canon lens with a tripod collar. I hope this is some help for you.
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Anne, I don't know who the actual manufacturer is, but I can tell you that it is a very solidly built piece of equipment. The tripod is strong and stable, and it won't sway or blow over in the wind. This does come at a price though. This thing weighs in at about 8.5 pounds, so it is not lightweight in any way shape or form. For me this is a plus as I shoot outdoors in iffy conditions at night a lot of the time, and it has not failed or disappointed me once. Definitely worth it in my estimation.
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I received the tripod this week with the expectation I could mount a different (flat bottom) head; however, the 'adjusting ball' that is part of the head cannot be separated. Therefore without the head and ball, you are left with a concave shape opening on the top of the tripod which will NOT work with a flat head. I unfortunately will need to send this back to Amazon.
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R.Briney this is an amazing ball head I always get complements from friends saying how sturdy it is. the plate on top is much bigger and can sustain more weight. I have this on a Manfrotto 190CXPRO4 4-Section Pro Carbon Fiber Tripod. try looking at Manfrotto offical website for specifics.
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I wanted the gimbal head because it was strong enough to hold my 15 lb Canon 500 securely on the tripod. I don't know how much weight your ball head supports, but I doubt it will support the weight of the gimball. The Opteka seems to perform well, allowing easy vertical and horizontal movements, and with a longer slide piece, balances the lense well. JonK.
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Yes, The ball head cann be replaced and the mount screw is 1/4" and 3/8th". I replaced mine to a manfrotto 482 (very small) head to make it even lighter. I have gone back to the original head for more strength. Love this tripod for travel!Herb Booth
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I am not a fan of ball heads on tripods. Tripods are for establishing a solid base for the camera, which implies fine adjustment capabilities the ball head simply doesn't have. Ball heads should pretty much be limited to use with lighting units and small cameras mounted on mini tripods and monopods.
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It weighs 7 pounds. not 20. Go to wal-mart and buy an inexpensive tripod, return it if not satisfied
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I have no tripod head. I am using the lens mainly without tripod, but it is light and it is possible to attach the camera to a tripod if necessary. In this case, the tripod must be very stable or helped by hand.