Brian L
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Hi, I asked the same question on another recent thread I posted. At the time I too was leaning to the PD travel tripod. Many endorsed it.Does anyone here have this tripod? Do you like it. It's a bit pricey (all their products are, but IMO the ones I have, are very well made, and made in the USA). I particularly like the snap locks for the legs, vs the twist lock. Planning an Alaska trip in May and this is around 1.5 lbs!
I know this has been discussed before, but wanted an update.
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So, I visited The Camera Store here in Calgary, fully intending to buy it. But I got talking with the associate there and he asked me whati intended using it for. In my case, it’s pure travel, visiting as a tourist other countries and cities. Given my needs, he sold me on a Leophoto LX-254 carbon tripod, much lighter and more compact, at close to half the price of the PD.
Thats right. The sales guy convinced me to by the cheaper alternative.
if I were going to Alaska for wildlife, I’d take my wildlife tripod, FLM with the Flexshooter head. But, then again, I use lightweight lenses, 600mm 6.3 pf on my Z8 and 150-400mm 4.5 TC on my OM1, so rarely use a tripod for birds and wildlife these days. To me, my monopod with the Wimberley head is more than enough and very light and compact.