dude1000
FNG
Looking at picking up the Sirui T024SKVA5 or T004SKVA5 stands. I cant convince myself the 8oz pack difference is worth the ~$100 price difference. Any other reason I should justify the carbon version to myself?
Adding weight to the center column for added stability is something new to me that I've been experimenting with, but haven't figured out what's the best item to hang there. Hanging the whole pack there is something I'll have to try outFor the comparison you are making, they will both perform the same. Where carbon is better is when you get to big tripods, IMO, where aluminum becomes very heavy. Or where you want super light.
To help with shake, weight the tripod when you are using it via the center column. Hang your pack or come up with something to hang there to add weight and stabilize the tripod.
Jeremy
If you can't hang the pack, leaning it against a leg opposite you will help. I always have a bunch of stuff sacks and they work really well to put rocks, dirt, sand in to weight your tripod. All have a handy drawstring to attach it to the tripod. It can tie to the center column hook, the head itself, or a leg. The sack weighs an ounce to carry. When done, dump and go.Adding weight to the center column for added stability is something new to me that I've been experimenting with, but haven't figured out what's the best item to hang there. Hanging the whole pack there is something I'll have to try out
I agree! I was crying for quite a while. LOLCarbon. Buy once, cry once
Also agreed.Carbon. Buy once, cry once