Tripod for macro photography

[briansquibb]

Also check out the Gitto's MTL9 or MTL2 line with the adjustable centre column.

 I considered the Manfrotto, but thought that the adjustable centre column being restricted to 90 or 0 degrees too limited. The Giotto's can go from 90 to 0 to everywhere in between, making it a bit more versatile, imho. I got an MTL3361B and love it.

You adjust the centre column angle by changing the lengths of the legs 

[YellowJersey]

Also check out the Gitto's MTL9 or MTL2 line with the adjustable centre column.

 I considered the Manfrotto, but thought that the adjustable centre column being restricted to 90 or 0 degrees too limited. The Giotto's can go from 90 to 0 to everywhere in between, making it a bit more versatile, imho. I got an MTL3361B and love it.

You adjust the centre column angle by changing the lengths of the legs 

 True, but on the Giotto, you can just tilt the centre column, which I think is easier, less complicated, and less time consuming than fiddling with the legs.

[briansquibb]

Also check out the Gitto's MTL9 or MTL2 line with the adjustable centre column.

 I considered the Manfrotto, but thought that the adjustable centre column being restricted to 90 or 0 degrees too limited. The Giotto's can go from 90 to 0 to everywhere in between, making it a bit more versatile, imho. I got an MTL3361B and love it.

You adjust the centre column angle by changing the lengths of the legs 

 True, but on the Giotto, you can just tilt the centre column, which I think is easier, less complicated, and less time consuming than fiddling with the legs.

Personal preference - but I am not that keen on sticking a 1DS3 + 180 macro on a tripod supported boom arrangement - I can see that tipping over/shaking. If speed was an issue then I would handhold. Setting up the lighting will take more time than adjusting the legs.

[YellowJersey]

Fair enough. To each their own, right?

[briansquibb]

Fair enough. To each their own, right?

Absolutely - just like I dont use a monopod with the large whites. I often use the tripod as a bipod though.