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  1. #1
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    Cool It's tripod time again

    I am looking at Manfrotto tripods
    the 7322CY-BB sold at Best Buy and the 7302YB M-Y
    the 7302 appears to be an aluminum version of the 7322 and half the price

    Does anyone have any experience with these two?
    Particularly the 7302--
    as I can try the 7322 at the store but not the 7302

    Please understand that I have a specific need for a minimal tripod
    I need light weight and as short as possible folded
    It will be used exclusively to take pictures of temples in Cambodia on a coming trip
    It does not have to last forever or be stable in high winds
    It does have to actually work for this application and not fall apart or "nod over"
    and despite the ratings of about 7.5 lb both seem to come with suggestions of nothing larger than a bridge camera.

    Heaviest possible setup for this trip for me is Nikon D300 with 17-55 f2.8 Nikon lens
    Thanks

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    project forum co-moderator Frog's Avatar
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    Re: It's tripod time again

    Perhaps no one has used that tripod.
    Did you look in the reviews section?
    You welcome!
    Keep Shooting!

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    Please refrain from editing my photos without asking.

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    Starting to think outside of the box icicle's Avatar
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    Re: It's tripod time again

    I don't have either one of those tripods.
    I don't know how much you want to spend on one but why not go with something more versatile, like this one:
    http://www.bhphotovideo.com/c/produc...specifications
    Feel Free to edit my photos, However please explain what you did to them.

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    Re: It's tripod time again

    Just make sure that the tripod's capacity is grater than the heaviest lens/camera combo you think you will ever own. A good tripod will last though your time on this plane of existence.
    GRF

    Panorama Madness:

    Nikon D800, 50mm F1.4D AF, 16-35mm, 28-200mm & 70-300mm

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