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Originally Posted by RB
Paul the Manfrottos are fantastic.
Try these guys and see if they can get the model you want in for you.
http://www.d-d-photographics.com.au/tripod.htm
I use d-d photographics all the time and their prices are quite good.
I'm sure you'll be happy with the Manfrottos. |
Hi Andrew et al,
This tripod was for my (Oberwerk) BT100-45 recently purchased from Kendall. I wanted the quick height adjustment feature, as it's nigh on impossible to view anywhere near zenith using the standard mount, - very uncomfortable.
So, I ordered the Manfrotto #3258 tripod, wheeled dolly and mount adapter from the guys at BigBinoculars.com (Oberwerks retail division) last Friday. I was absolutely staggered when it turned up yesterday - just seven days later to get from Ohio to WA
It normally takes a few days longer than that to get from Sydney to here. The freight fee from Ohio was very reasonable too at just US$162 all up for the two parcels.
Including freight, the price for all three genuine (Italian made) Manfrotto items, being the tripod, the dolly and the mount adaper was about A$1k. So it's not cheap. But the tripod alone is advertised (as order in - from the States!) for A$870 before freight and without the dolly or adapter. So it was a pretty good deal in IMO.
Anyway, I just thought I'd conclude this thread by mentioning that these tripods are just the BEST in terms of quality, build and functionality. And this beastie provides a very stable platform for up to 20kg at up to 2.7 metres height.
All I need now is a nice clear night to go out and test it all
Cheers,