Smith Victor tripods and head combo?

13 years 1 month ago #34060 by Gabriel Photos
I'm looking at a carbon fiber tripod and head combo for $189 from these guys. It's the CF3 tripod with BH5. I have found a couple reviews that seemed to be pretty good for this combo, but I was hoping to find some more information or reviews.

Any information good or bad would be appreciated. Thanks!


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13 years 1 month ago #34671 by Addicted2Photos
Personally I would go with Manfrotto, I looked up that combo and I don't care for it. Just my 2 cents.


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13 years 1 month ago #34754 by Frank The Tank
Didn't know they made tripods, news to me. I knew they had light stands


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13 years 1 month ago #35289 by neal1977

Addicted2Photos wrote: Personally I would go with Manfrotto, I looked up that combo and I don't care for it. Just my 2 cents.


:agree: I have never heard a pro using Smith Victor or any odd ball brand. When you think about tripods the brands that come to mind are Manfrotto, Benro, Giottos, Gitzo, oh and Slik.


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13 years 1 month ago #35305 by chasrich
I have three Manfrotto tripods. I love them all including the heads. I can't afford the carbon fibre ones but I imagine they put out a really good unit.

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