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In many cases tripods i feel are needed a little less often today.With the move to mirrorless we've had substantial weight and size reduction in our gear. Having said that, in the past I used my larger tripod far more often than I do now due to a heavier kit. I have four tripods now and for the last 3-4 years, I hardly ever take my TC34L RRS tripod out. I also have a series 2 Gitzo with center column which is a must for macro photography. I have a couple mini tripods I use occasionally but use the Gitzo far more than all of them. The small series 2 handles my 600f/4 and gimbal with ease, even carrying it attached. Most of the time when using larger lenses I remove the center column for added stability. Just wondering if others are finding they're using their large tripods less after transitioning to mirrorless?
That said, regardless of camera and lens i use a lightweight mono pod or lightweight tripod when ever i shoot, circumstances permitting, i find it always helps or adds that stop or two.
As to heavy Gitzo's etc i have 2 used ones i bought cheap used around $300 and $400 AUD, plus a Carbon Fiber Benro heavy duty tripod, 50% off sale costing me $400 AUD.
If i am on a set or covering a event in a fixed position all day defiantly i use a solid old tripod with a Gitzo head or Wemberly Gimbel.