I could not see the value of the $1800 legs for my own usage. I bought the Robus RC-5570 instead for $470 that includes a 75mm bowl for use with a video head. Takes 2 seconds to remove the bowl and Sachtler head to go to a flat base and a gimbal head. Highly recommend the Robus legs that are as well built as my RRS and Feisol tripods and it includes a very nice carry case that has an end that unzips to make it long enough to accommodate the Sachtler head.
I did get the Sachtler Ace XL fluid head which works very well with the Robus legs. I also use a iFootage video head on my Gitzo 2531 legs which have a quick leveling feature (why they were the most popular legs for wildlife videographers for years) for lighter lenses. With the 2 lbs lighter 800mm PF replacing the 600mm f/4 I need to re-evaluate which video head to use.
I use for landscapes seascapes long exposures a Gitzo Studex made in France, comes with several extension centre tubes, one tube is very long that i can even use it upside down in the tripod centre for unique macro work, also to hold the camera and lens even one inch over the water or ground while having a massive foot print, incredible.
Sold for for a fortune new now $150-$250 AUD used. Easy to pull apart clean and reassemble.
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I also use a Benro C4570T Classic Series Tripod with carbon fiber legs.
I have it only because I got it dirt cheap at a store closing down sale, plus i can leave it stand in salty water rock shelves pools for long periods, or walk along the beaches a long way with it, as well as it doesn't seem to transfer vibration in high winds as much as steel or aluminum.
Wooden tripods i found the best for high wind and flowing streams dealing with vibration.
For light weight travel and walk around i have several Chinese clone tripods like the SIRUI, sadly they have all failed in some way including the heads, there basically by sight the same as many other generic of brand Chinese tripods found under different names and colours but available at a fraction of the price.
Heads a i use a variety of quality Gitzo heads three way and ball heads, i pick up dirt cheap, 1/4 of the new price, in mint condition, or its Wimberley gimbals.
I basically have options to cover heavy duty, medium duty, and ultra lightweight super compact travel tripod that fits in your coat pocket.
I find Gitzo especially used used are brilliant tools and spectacular buys.
I have 5 tripods with quality heads covering all my needs and some, all for less than the price of one new high end expensive brand.
Only an opinion
