Tripod for DM4

[ab1963]

I would like some advice on a sturdy tripod for a DM4 mount as I am thinking of upgrading

[Wilso]

You really have a lot of options there once you work out your total payload.
Options are Steel, timber or Carbon fibre depending on any other uses.
I ended going carbon fibre just because I wanted it for my larger scope & dm6 mount/ camera and small scope for terestrial use. (Strong multi use and light weight)
I keep the leg segments open to only 2 when using for Astro use but has the extra length for terrestrial use.
Went with a gitzo Gt5532Ls

Good luck with your choice :thumbsup:

[ab1963]

Hi Darren
looks like a good multi purpose tripod ,Does it hold steady even when the legs are extended

[GrahamL]

I have the same gitzo tripod on my DM4
http://photovideo.com.au/gitzo-gt5533s-systematic-carbon-fiber-tripod-p-8449.html



Its very light and is easy to walk outside one handed (mount tripod combined), my mewlon 180 loaded is probably 8 kgs + its a little tippy on the first leg angle , I guess theres your trade off right there on the light weight ,second leg angle is rock solid ( quite a bit wider ) I view seated and I believe this set up would load up quite a bit more weight wise ,dampening time is a second or so .If you havn't seen one of these tripods they are very solid nothing like the large manfrottos you see in the camera stores

[ab1963]

Looks perfect and thanks to you both for taking the time to give the your advice ,Does the DM4 just attach with no special adapters needed

[Wilso]

Should have the same 3/8 thread and screw straight on!

[GrahamL]

you have the extender for the mount ? yes its 3/8 screws straight on to the tripod.

[ab1963]

No I don’t have the extender but thinking of advertising in the wanted classified