I like my current Gitzo GT3542XLS a lot. It is rock stable, but also 72cm and 3.1 kg folded-in. For bike-trips and long walks I am looking for a compact tripod that lightweight, easy to carry on a bike and still quite stable. Preferably it has the ability to reverse the center column so you can get very low to the ground. It should also be stable without vibration in a bit windy conditions at 100-120cm height.
The Sirui N-1204X attracted my attention and I wonder what other people think/suggest. How stable is it (compared to lightweight Gitzo's)? How big is the difference between this 1kg tripod and a 1.5-2kg gitzo?
The Sirui N-1204X attracted my attention and I wonder what other people think/suggest. How stable is it (compared to lightweight Gitzo's)? How big is the difference between this 1kg tripod and a 1.5-2kg gitzo?