Good Tall Carbon Tripod??

[nigelivy]

Hello everyone

I'm in the market for a good tall (meaning that I don't have to squat when I take a photo) carbon/lightweight tripod. At the moment I've got an aluminium Manfrotto Model #055.
I love my Manfrotto, but it is too heavy travel with. Can anyone recommend a carbon lightweight tripod that is about 150-160cm without extended the center?

Any advice or input would be greatly appreciated!

Thanks,

Nigel

[ALwin]

Good CF tripods are usually expensive, but look into Benro and Induro, they have nice lightweight short (when folded) tripods.

[Rosie]

Check out the Gitzo Systematic Tripod range - they're pretty pricey, but they are arguably the strongest tripods out there.

This particular model offers a massive height of up to 260cm!
http://www.gitzo.com/product/72038.7183 ... ant_Tripod

[ALwin]

Here are 2 good ones from Benro:

http://www.benrousa.com/products/details.asp?ID=401 (http://cgi.ebay.co.uk/Benro-C-1691-M8-B ... 3a5b61ab41)

http://www.benrousa.com/products/details.asp?ID=200 (http://www.amazon.com/BENRO-TRCB169-Tra ... B0027VSQ74)

I saw one of the above models in a local store, can't recall the specific model number but it was built solid and seemed sturdy. Planning to get it later, I have a Manfrotto 190CX Pro4 which is also light and small but the Benro is smaller and more compact when folded perfect for traveling light or use as second support when I have my 190CX with me.

Also saw a Gitzo at the store which was one of their lightest and smallest models but compared to the Benro it was a tad longer and heavier. The Gitzo was also twice the price where I live.