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I only have a fluid head video tripod cause the deal was too good to pass up. I don't shoot a lot of video. I do use it as a heavier duty still tripod for astro shot sometimes.

Welcome to Team Manfrotto! =p

I'd buy it if I needed a tripod today, but I'm full up here.

Peak is a Kickstarter Darling. One of the best success stories there.

Same. I have 3 great Manfrottos of varying weight and I don't need another, tho the groundpod effect would have been cool if I didn't have a Platypod

No, I have tripods I really like and I'm fully invested in RRS and platypod heads. But if I was just starting I definitely would. That 'groundpod effect' the Peak is capable of is baller.

Hnnnnn https://www.kickstarter.com/projects/peak-design/travel-tripod-by-peak-design?ref=nav_search&result=project&term=peak

I want this, but for an iPhone! https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=CanJ3wfcG60&feature=youtu.be

And now we see why it was so cheap:http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=4J4fvzlGdEQ&feature=youtu.beBig changes, and welcome improvements, no regrets for me tho!

I use a monopod a TON for Eagles, Football and Baseball.

It was pricy but I believe the value in ease of use, build quality and design excellence make it well worth the premium. I winced when I bought it but as soon as it was in my hands with VERY valuable and heavy lenses on the D4 I knew I had made the right choice. When you are essentially carrying...

Oh this is my 3rd RRS head. I have the BH-55 big boy and their monopod head too. I wanted a lightweight combo and this was an easy choice. Still load rated for 15 pounds!

I got this tripod and the BH-30 Lightweight RRS Ballhead. KILLER lightweight combo!

Nope, fluid heads are expensive but worth it so you dont get bounces on...

At $250 don't even stop to think, order fast while you still can!http://www.bhphotovideo.com/c/product/584476-REG/Manfrotto_055CXPRO3_055CXPRO3_3_Section_Carbon_Fiber.htmlAmazon is $364 for reference, not...

Sounds like you are making an informed decision, that's all anyone can hope for. Good luck with it!

If you are NEVER going to spend the money to move to an Arca swiss style (Like my Really Right Stuff gear) then stick with Manfrotto's cheaper heads is not an issue.I recommend this light little guy for...

Semi related. I missed the first one, but they guys behind one of Kickstarters earliest success stories are back with v2 of their Capture camera mount system and they have a pro option now. In for this version. http://www.kickstarter.com/projects/97103764/capture-camera-clip-v2?ref=category

I have never once seen a tripod at Costco and I've been to at least a dozen of em! Did we ever confirm the head is permanently attached?

REALLY cheap CF tripod at Costco this week: http://www.costco.com/Browse/Product.aspx?Prodid=11671327 Not an endorsement, just a heads up. Looks like the head might not be removable btw...

EBAY or Fred Miranda =) I'll never go back.

Sooner or later you'll all get the RRS itch :)

It's back to 161

I wish Manfrotto would make an Arca Swiss line of heads, that would rule. Everything about them is great except the plate system and unfortunately that's one of the spots that matters most.

Yes, meant to mention that. Unfortunately I have to use both these days, but I recommend new buyers skip the Manfrotto quick release entirely and go all arca-swiss if they can.   My window mount, car mount and 2 squeeze activated ball heads all have the manfrotto mount and my RRS uses...

For $500 I'd get   Steel: http://www.bhphotovideo.com/c/product/504845-REG/Manfrotto_055XPROB_055XPROB_Aluminum_Tripod_Legs.html   Carbon Fiber: http://www.bhphotovideo.com/c/product/548524-REG/Manfrotto_190CXPRO3_190CXPRO3_3_Section_Carbon_Fiber.html   And a used RRS BH-55 LR...

I have mine on my D300 with an L bracket permanently attached to it. It's not a big deal, it screws into the bottom very securely and quickly.

No, they are about 3x the price. http://reallyrightstuff.com/ballheads/02.html   But totally worth it if used often.   The R strap truly is excellent: http://www.blackrapid.com/product/camera-strap/rs-5/

Not familiar with those legs but looks like a good deal. I use RRS ballheads so can't comment on that one.

Are you sure you can't just twist it off it's base by going reverse of -righty tighty, leftly loosey-? There won't be a lever or anything to remove a head, they just screw on to a thicker style bolt.