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FS: Tripod Legs 055MF4 NGEDT-2

NikolaiNikolai Registered Users Posts: 19,035 Major grins
edited August 5, 2007 in The Kitchen Sink
I got this National Geographics Edition of the Bogen-Manfrotto 4-section Magfiber (carbon fiber tubes, magnesium alloy locks) legs brand new about 12 months ago.
It has seen a light usage in the surrounding hills and a few events, but otherwise is good as new.
B&H sells this edition for $398+tax+s/h, this baby can be yours for only (EDIT: final price drop) $299 shipped and paypalled.
"May the f/stop be with you!"

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    NikolaiNikolai Registered Users Posts: 19,035 Major grins
    edited August 3, 2007
    Added pictures
    Here are few pics taken when I first got it
    (shown with Acratech Ultimate Ballhead V2 and 30D body with the grip)

    It's taller than me when fully extended, and I'm 6'2"

    88287108-L.jpg

    Yet it can go totally low

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    More pictures here: http://nik.smugmug.com/gallery/1776832
    "May the f/stop be with you!"
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    NikolaiNikolai Registered Users Posts: 19,035 Major grins
    edited August 3, 2007
    More (fresh) pictures:-)
    This time - with 30D body and 70-200L f/2.8 IS

    01: Central column can be reversed:

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    02: In order to get really close to the ground:

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    03: As a rather unique feature, central column can also be positioned parallel to the ground.:

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    "May the f/stop be with you!"
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    RichardRichard Administrators, Vanilla Admin Posts: 19,929 moderator
    edited August 4, 2007
    I have the three section leg version (055MF3) and have been very happy with it. The design of the center column is rather clever. One thing that Nik didn't mention is that you can remove it altogether, which saves a bit of weight on long treks.

    Cheers,
    My Pics
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    NikolaiNikolai Registered Users Posts: 19,035 Major grins
    edited August 4, 2007
    rsinmadrid wrote:
    I have the three section leg version (055MF3) and have been very happy with it. The design of the center column is rather clever. One thing that Nik didn't mention is that you can remove it altogether, which saves a bit of weight on long treks.

    Cheers,

    Thanks, Richard! thumb.gif

    Indeed, larger part of central colum can be easily removed, as visible here:

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    Feet pads are also removable (recommended for hikes)
    "May the f/stop be with you!"
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    NikolaiNikolai Registered Users Posts: 19,035 Major grins
    edited August 5, 2007
    Saturday Night Bump :D
    "May the f/stop be with you!"
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    NikolaiNikolai Registered Users Posts: 19,035 Major grins
    edited August 5, 2007
    Final price drop
    OK, I'm having serious doubts if I shall part with this fine piece of equipment. I dropped the price to $299. This is a $100 off what it sells for, more if you consider tax and s/h. If it doesn't go at this price, I'm keeping it. deal.gif
    "May the f/stop be with you!"
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    RogersDARogersDA Registered Users Posts: 3,502 Major grins
    edited August 5, 2007
    Don't give up yet - you may have a buyer. Give me a day or two to find out?
    David
    GreyLeaf PhotoGraphy
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    NikolaiNikolai Registered Users Posts: 19,035 Major grins
    edited August 5, 2007
    RogersDA wrote:
    Don't give up yet - you may have a buyer. Give me a day or two to find out?
    Thanks, man! thumb.gif
    "May the f/stop be with you!"
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    aktseaktse Registered Users Posts: 1,928 Major grins
    edited August 5, 2007
    Tripod
    Dear Nik,

    How is everything? Can this tripod fit inside a suitcase? If so, I'll take it for the shootout.

    -april
    http://aktse.smugmug.com/
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    NikolaiNikolai Registered Users Posts: 19,035 Major grins
    edited August 5, 2007
    aktse wrote:
    Dear Nik,

    How is everything? Can this tripod fit inside a suitcase? If so, I'll take it for the shootout.

    -april

    I guess it depends on the suitcase:-)
    Folded length is 21.3" (54.1 cm) (w/o the head, naturally)
    "May the f/stop be with you!"
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    RogersDARogersDA Registered Users Posts: 3,502 Major grins
    edited August 5, 2007
    The answer was no. Sorry about that, Nik.
    David
    GreyLeaf PhotoGraphy
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    NikolaiNikolai Registered Users Posts: 19,035 Major grins
    edited August 5, 2007
    RogersDA wrote:
    The answer was no. Sorry about that, Nik.
    That's OK. I may as well keep it.
    "May the f/stop be with you!"
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