SUITEFREAK
09-23-2007, 01:40 AM
Opinions wanted: Velbon Ultra Luxi or Maxi??
I already have a Carbon Fiber Tripod and w/ head attached it's closer to 5 pounds. So, I really want something lightweight just for travel that I can throw in my backpack. I've heard that some people use Velbon Ultra tripods for travel. I have found 2 of those I'm interested in. If you've used either of these, can you please weigh in with an opinion? I'm getting the Pan head because I intend to use with a camcorder, but each of these have a similar tripod that uses a Ball head, so if you've used either, can you please post your opinions?
Here is the Ultra Luxi F : http://www.amazon.com/Velbon-Ultra-Luxi-Tripod-4-Way/dp/B00022UE8O/ref=sr_1_1/103-2514235-7529456?ie=UTF8&s=photo&qid=1190531741&sr=1-1
And the Ultra Maxi F: http://www.amazon.com/Velbon-Ultra-Maxi-Tripod-4-Way/dp/B00022UE8Y/ref=sr_1_1/103-2514235-7529456?ie=UTF8&s=photo&qid=1190531670&sr=1-1
Luxi is slightly larger/heavier than Maxi, but has more consistent reviews on Amazon.
OR I may get one of these. They are about 1 lb heavier though, so I'm not sure if I want to carry a 'portable travel tripod' that heavy. The only reason I'd get these is if I get really bad feedback on the other 2 Velbons since I already have a CF tripod. I actually lifted one of these in the bag at the store, and I personally thought it was a lttle too heavy for a travel tripod for me. I'm small person, so all this, plus the gear??? I don't want to end up leaving it because in the end it ends up being too heavy for me...:(
Velbon Sherpa 600RF 3-Section Tripod with 3-Way Pan Head: http://www.amazon.com/Velbon-Sherpa-600RF-3-Section-Tripod/dp/B000HGE2JW/ref=sr_1_1/103-2514235-7529456?ie=UTF8&s=photo&qid=1190532841&sr=1-1
Velbon El Carmagne 530 Carbon Fiber Tripod : http://www.amazon.com/Velbon-Carmagne-Carbon-Fiber-Tripod/dp/B0001Z99SS/ref=sr_1_1/103-2514235-7529456?ie=UTF8&s=photo&qid=1190532719&sr=1-1
Velbon El Carmagne 540 Carbon Fiber Tripod: http://www.amazon.com/Velbon-Carmagne-Carbon-Fiber-Tripod/dp/B0001Z99T2/ref=sr_1_1/103-2514235-7529456?ie=UTF8&s=photo&qid=1190532928&sr=1-1
I would appreciate any and all opinions. Thanks!:)
I already have a Carbon Fiber Tripod and w/ head attached it's closer to 5 pounds. So, I really want something lightweight just for travel that I can throw in my backpack. I've heard that some people use Velbon Ultra tripods for travel. I have found 2 of those I'm interested in. If you've used either of these, can you please weigh in with an opinion? I'm getting the Pan head because I intend to use with a camcorder, but each of these have a similar tripod that uses a Ball head, so if you've used either, can you please post your opinions?
Here is the Ultra Luxi F : http://www.amazon.com/Velbon-Ultra-Luxi-Tripod-4-Way/dp/B00022UE8O/ref=sr_1_1/103-2514235-7529456?ie=UTF8&s=photo&qid=1190531741&sr=1-1
And the Ultra Maxi F: http://www.amazon.com/Velbon-Ultra-Maxi-Tripod-4-Way/dp/B00022UE8Y/ref=sr_1_1/103-2514235-7529456?ie=UTF8&s=photo&qid=1190531670&sr=1-1
Luxi is slightly larger/heavier than Maxi, but has more consistent reviews on Amazon.
OR I may get one of these. They are about 1 lb heavier though, so I'm not sure if I want to carry a 'portable travel tripod' that heavy. The only reason I'd get these is if I get really bad feedback on the other 2 Velbons since I already have a CF tripod. I actually lifted one of these in the bag at the store, and I personally thought it was a lttle too heavy for a travel tripod for me. I'm small person, so all this, plus the gear??? I don't want to end up leaving it because in the end it ends up being too heavy for me...:(
Velbon Sherpa 600RF 3-Section Tripod with 3-Way Pan Head: http://www.amazon.com/Velbon-Sherpa-600RF-3-Section-Tripod/dp/B000HGE2JW/ref=sr_1_1/103-2514235-7529456?ie=UTF8&s=photo&qid=1190532841&sr=1-1
Velbon El Carmagne 530 Carbon Fiber Tripod : http://www.amazon.com/Velbon-Carmagne-Carbon-Fiber-Tripod/dp/B0001Z99SS/ref=sr_1_1/103-2514235-7529456?ie=UTF8&s=photo&qid=1190532719&sr=1-1
Velbon El Carmagne 540 Carbon Fiber Tripod: http://www.amazon.com/Velbon-Carmagne-Carbon-Fiber-Tripod/dp/B0001Z99T2/ref=sr_1_1/103-2514235-7529456?ie=UTF8&s=photo&qid=1190532928&sr=1-1
I would appreciate any and all opinions. Thanks!:)