Aluminum vs carbon fiber tripod question
That's why I have a section of foam pipe wrap on the top of one leg of my aluminum tripodScreamin Scott wrote: Carbon fiber tripods are strong like aluminum, but weigh less, thus are easier to carry. That plus the fact that unlike aluminum, they won't freeze your hands off in cold weather shooting.
At least until I can afford carbon fiber. Shoot, learn and share. It will make you a better photographer.
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Rob pix4u2 wrote: I use a heavy duty aluminum tripod for the stability when using longer lenses, yes it's heavy to carry in the woods or for long distances but it is stable in a variety of conditions and I've had it for a long time now without any problems other than the weight.
I would rather have a heavy one as well. I dont reallly care about carbon fiber whatever. If i place my tripod and camera in a rushing river for a hard to get shot for a long exposure/shutter drag (which i often do), I dont need the force of the river to overcome my tripod/camera because it's not heavy enough. I understand carbon fiber for other things, but i wont go out w/out a heavy tripod. a little weight doenst bother me.
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