Hakuba tripod

toothdoc

The question is: I am thinking about buying a Hakuba hg-504 tripod. I can't find out what the height is when the center column is completely retracted. I know it becomes more unstable when extended. Also, are these pretty durable. I just hate to spend the extra money for a Gitzo unless they are really worth it. I am thinking about a RRS bh-40 ball head. Good combo? Seems to be out of stock at bh photo, amazon, etc. Know where I can find one?
Thanks,
Mark

cmason

http://reallyrightstuff.com/rrs/items.asp?Cc=Ballhead40&iTpStatus=0&Tp=&Bc=


I don't know anything about the tripod, but the one on B&H says it supports only 3.9 lbs, which suggests this is a very lightweight and perhaps, not very sturdy tripod. The RSS 40 is rated for 18 lbs, but will hold far more.

You may want to check out Induro tripods:

http://www.indurogear.com/products_catalog_Carbon-CT-Series-8X-Tripods.html

Or Feisol:

http://www.feisol.net/

as alternatives to the much more expensive Gitzo

ziggy53

B&H shows a maximum height of 63" (160cm) for the Hakuba HG-504MX Carbon Fiber. The minimum folded length is 22" and the center extension appears to be around 12" (or so).

63" - 12" equals 51"-ish, or maybe just a bit more or less (inclusive of head) for the height with the legs extended but the center column down.

You're right, all of the reputable places I checked seem to have this on back-order.

dannypa

I have not heard of Hakuba tripod， if you wanna to save your money

you can refer Fotopro Tripod kit or Manbily Tripod kit

http://www.linkdelight.com/Support-Gears/View-all-products.html

I use Benro C-168M8, but the price...er...more expensive

Art Scott

I have been using Giottos 4 section tripod for many years now and love them and they are very inexpensive.

Link for an Adorama ebay Giottos Lava supports upto 22lbs.....not a bad price $209 +s/h...........