R-D1 Tripod

[villain 2]

Which light weight tripod would work with the R-D1? Weight and price structure would figure into the mix?

 

[Epimetheus]

I would recommend Manfrotto 725B. It has a Integrated Ball Head and it’s lightweight and sturdy. It probably won’t be enough to support a heavy DSLR setup but it’s perfect for R-D1.

 

[usayit]

I'm going to recommend a controversial tripod; the Cullman Magic II. In my opinion, it makes up the lack of sturdiness with its nice design and portability. It is one of the few (if not the only one) tripods that can reach full height and still fold completely flat. It slides right into my messenger style camera bag and it is pretty lightweight. It comes with a QR ball head and the center column can be combined with one of the legs to form a monopod.

You'll find a lot of reviews on the internet complaining about the lack of stability and sturdiness but mine has served me quite well and sees a lot of use. Warning, this is only for a lightweight setup.. I would never recommend this tripod for anything but the lightest of cameras+lens. It works just fine with my R-D1.

For heavier more sturdier tripods, start browsing the catalogs of Gitzo and Manfrotto.

 

[victoriapio]

I have a Gitzo 1127 (I think that is the model number,it was discontinued a while back) with the small Linhoff ball head. Gloriously lightweight and works well for the R-D1s and reaches to about 58 inches I believe.

I guess the bottom line is to remember that you can go with a relatively small tripod and ball head with the Epson.

O.C.