[Dave]

Before I order this tripod, can anyone better the spec/quailty for the money ? £115

Velbon Sherpa PRO CF535 Specifications:

The Velbon CF535 carbon fibre tripod is extremely light weight and well made. It also has great features such as low level photography, foam wrap legs for comfort and clip-lock, graduated legs.



Weight: 1.26kg ·
Length Closed: 55cm ·
Low level operation: 16.5cm ·
Length Extended: 156cm ·
Sliding, splittable and removable centre column for low level operation ·
Includes Case, Stone Bag & Centre Column Hook for hanging accessories ·
High density foam grips around legs ·
3 section multi angle legs with clip locks
Anti twist legs with extension markings ·
Range of heads available separately
Built-in spiked or rubber feet

PH-157Q 3-Way Pan/Tilt Head (Quick Release)

All die-cast metal construction with quick release and large pan handle. Head Type 3-Way pan/tilt with quick release Max. Camera Supported 35mm SLR with medium zoom lens.·
Net weight: 0.58kg ·
Height: 4.1cm
Diameter of top leg: 25mm

Velbon Sherpa Pro CF535 & PH157Q

[Dabhand16]

Is it high enough? I've never liked using a tripod at it's full extension and the spec you have posted says it only extends to 156 cm. If this is this with the legs together it will be lower with the legs deployed. Also is that with the column extended? If that is so, I definitely think this one is just too short.

[Dave]

Mmmmm converts to 5 foot 1 inches

[Dabhand16]

At full extension and with the column fully extended?

If it is 5 foot with just the legs extended, I guess there is a bit of leeway, but as a short**s, I often wonder how normal people get on with tripods. As I said, I don't like using them at full extension as they are least stable then, so if you are over 6 foot, you must need an angle finder!

The closed length is shown as 55cm, and there must be some overlap in the legs and the head to take into account too, so I'd still be wanting to see if there was any hidden surprises regarding the column being instrumental in achieving 5 foot.

As an afterthought I don't think I know any normal people

[P-E]

I've just remembered this thread here which recommended the Benro......

http://www.pixalo.com/community/came...0-a-14747.html

[Dabhand16]

I've just had a look on the Jessop's site, and they have 13 tripods that extend over 155cm. They range from 176 to 267cm!

Did not check out makes/prices, just used the height drop-down box in the search field.

[Dave]

Originally Posted by P-E

I've just remembered this thread here which recommended the Benro......

http://www.pixalo.com/community/came...0-a-14747.html

Very tempting ...just waiting for combined P&P with a Benro head

http://www.pixalo.com/community/ebay...tml#post145645

[orangepeel]

I am thinking of trading in my manfrotto 055 prob for this. simply because my prob weighs the same as a small car!

The height of the velbon is an issue tho. I'm 6'2" and I can extend my prob so i need a chair to look through the viewfinder! From my understanding of the, rather lame, velbon website, this 1.5m is just the legs fully extended & spread. You can add thei height of up to 36.7cm for the center column.



Might be wrong tho.

[Dave]

After much umming & ahhing I bought the Velbon at £115 The Benro looked very nice, but with the right head it was double the cost, so for the mo I will see how I get on with the Velbon ..... that's if I ever take it out

[Dabhand16]

Originally Posted by orangepeel

I am thinking of trading in my manfrotto 055 prob for this. simply because my prob weighs the same as a small car!

The height of the velbon is an issue tho. I'm 6'2" and I can extend my prob so i need a chair to look through the viewfinder! From my understanding of the, rather lame, velbon website, this 1.5m is just the legs fully extended & spread. You can add thei height of up to 36.7cm for the center column.



Might be wrong tho.

Exactly my thoughts if you read the earlier posts. Would not be an issue for a short***e like me, but I don't like using tripods at max extention, so for normal people I think it could be an issue. We'll have to see if Dave's one features in the classifieds next week!

[Dave]

Don't joke ....lol