Best Tripods for Column

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Manfrotto 055XB

$163.00 Est. at Amazon

from "Ed", www1.photoalley.com
when shooting items on a table for example, the center columns ability to be positioned sideways makes it easy to shoot different angles positioned out over the table, that would otherwise require
from "CP", www1.photoalley.com
i really enjoy the horizontal column, it rocks.
from www.amazon.com
the tripod offers great flexibility--i chose it because of how easy it is to flip the center column horizontal.
from www.amazon.com
when horizontal, i always have the ballhead end of the center column in as close as possible to the top of the tripod for the best support.
from www.amazon.com
i couldn't think why i would need an expensive tripod, but after seeing the capabilities of the center column to swing horizontally and how tall the center column extended i was convinced.

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Positives: Great Affordability, Lightweight, Excellent Stability, Maximum Height: 70.08 in.

2 RECOMMENDED by 6 people for COLUMN

Manfrotto 190XPROB 3 Section Aluminum Pro

$300.00 Est. at Amazon

from "fstopmike", www.bhphotovideo.com
i'm 5'10 and i only have to bend down a little for the view finder unless i raise the center column which i did for stability tests.
from www.amazon.com
so far, i like the small touches like the soft leg pads, the button at the bottom that orients the center column horizontally only when you really want to do so, and the fast release center column
from www.amazon.com
the quick center column system works excetionaly well.
from www.amazon.com
the q90 column is very usefull.
from www.amazon.com
tight, smooth, and very stable, even with the center column fully extended.

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Positives: Excellent Versatility, Lightweight, Great Affordability, Head Type: Panhead

3 RECOMMENDED by 10 people for COLUMN

Slik PRO 700 DX

$120.00 Est. at Amazon

from "Anthony", www.adorama.com
the best feature i like about it; is that it's center column is a two piece section (so don't buy the optional low profile column accessory.
from "FM", www.bhphotovideo.com
i am six feet tall and can use it comfortably without extending the center column.
from "Mike S", www.bhphotovideo.com
just remove the center column and reverse it.
from www.bhphotovideo.com
it's listed, even on the slik website, as having a single piece center column, when in fact it has a two piece column which allows it to adjust for very low angle shots.
from www.bhphotovideo.com
it's center column is a two piece section (un-screws to separate and is even shorter than the optional center column being sold.

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Positives: Lightweight, Great Affordability, Nice Stability, Type: Tripod

4 RECOMMENDED by 10 people for COLUMN

Manfrotto 190XPROB PRO ALU

$153.00 Est. at Amazon

from "Perfesser Bear", www.adorama.com
the center column's 90-degree capability makes a nice copy stand.it is a bit on the heavy side, but that is the trade-off for strength.
from "danbusler", www.adorama.com
but you have the option to widen the stance of the tripod which increases stability, the center column does just as advertised and can be completely horitontal.
from www.amazon.com
this tripod is stable in all configurations with the center column used vertically.
from www.amazon.com
like any american male wants to always do when he acquires a new tool, i was able to operate both the leg length and angle features and reposition the center column from vertical to horizontal
from www.amazon.com
fwiw, i am 6 ft tall and the 190's max height (center column extended) put the eyepiece just at my eye level.

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Positives: Lightweight, Excellent Stability, Excellent Affordability, Maximum Height: 57.48 in.

5 RECOMMENDED by 4 people for COLUMN

Manfrotto 055CXPRO3 Carbon Fiber 3 Section

$382.00 Est. at Amazon

from www.amazon.com
i am 5'9 and the 190 series is just too short for me( center column down for the ultimate stability).
from www.amazon.com
the 90 degree column is fast and especially useful for near-ground shots or up against a rock face or tree.
from www.amazon.com
also the column tilts to make macro shots much easier to take.
from www.amazon.com
the 90 degree column rotation feature works very well.

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Positives: Great Affordability, Excellent Versatility, Lightweight, Maximum Height: 68.9 in.

Pro Line Dolica AX620B100 Proline Aluminum

$51.00 Est. at Amazon

from www.amazon.com
i have not tried flipping the center column over for macros but i know it can be done.
from www.amazon.com
one work around is to loosen the center column screw so that you can pan it on the center column.
from www.amazon.com
firstly, the legs adjust to 3 different angles, the most extreme of which allows the legs to go perpendicular to the center column.
from www.amazon.com
the center column with hook for added weight to stabilize is a nice touch.

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Positives: Excellent Affordability, Lightweight, Nice Stability, Head Type: Ballhead

Gitzo Mountaineer GT0530

$400.00 Est. at Amazon

from "Old Phil", www.bhphotovideo.com
another plus is the ability to remove the center column to get close to the ground.
from www.amazon.com
extending the center column brings it to nose level, but is inherently more unstable so i refrain from doing that.

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Positives: Lightweight, Excellent Durability, Good Affordability, Maximum Height: 51.57 in.

Gitzo GT1540

$533.00 Est. at Amazon

from www.amazon.com
i did hang my bag from the hook on the center column for some added stability but then it is was rock steady.
from www.amazon.com
this happens when i think the ball head is released and move the camera and it unscrews the mount from the column.

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Positives: Lightweight, Nice Affordability, Excellent Portability, Maximum Height: 62.6 in.

Bogen Imaging 3001Pro

$103.00 Est. at Amazon

from www.pricegrabber.com
it feels very strong, even with the center column extended.
from www.adorama.com
nicest feature is the ability for the centre column to be released from the tripod and angled horizontal to the floor.i bought this mainly for macro work after the slik beginner tripod i have was too
from www.amazon.com
the ability to convert the center column into a horizontal lateral arm, providing a simple way to shoot from directly overhead, was the most important reason for my purchase.

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Positives: Lightweight, Good Stability, Good Affordability, Type: Tripod

Velbon EL Carmagne 630

$413.00 Est. at Amazon

from screwwy, www.pricegrabber.com
strengths: price, lightweight, stability weaknesses: short without center column extended, no spike feet summary: some data at retailers for this set of legs also includes the velbon head so it
from www.bhphotovideo.com
the 630 sits about 3" shorter than the 3221 at maximum height without the center column extended, which is noticeable as i'm always raising the center column a bit, but that really hasn't been
from www.amazon.com
the extension arm in the center column is removable -- further cutting down on the weight.

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Positives: Type: Tripod, Head Type: Panhead, Maximum Height: 63.39 in., Maximum Load: 25 lbs.

Velbon EL Carmagne 530

$335.00 Est. at Amazon

from "Douggy Fresh", www.bhphotovideo.com
also, height on this tripod may be an issue as to get it eye level, requires a substantial portion of the column be raised above the intersection of the 3 legs.

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Positives: Nice Affordability, Lightweight, Excellent Portability, Type: Tripod

Sony VCT-D680RM

$165.00 Est. at Amazon

from www.pricegrabber.com
the tripod would have been better if it had a center column lock so that legs could be spread out to varying diameters.
from www.pricegrabber.com
(due to center column).
from www.pricegrabber.com
center column has no lock.

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Positives: Excellent Affordability, Great Portability, Lightweight, Type: Tripod

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Pro Line Dolica AX620B100 Proline Aluminum

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