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Bogen is the king of normal tripods. They make many aluminum units that can support all sorts of camera payloads, including larger, heavier rigs. You can also use them with a spotting scope. I have three different Bogen tripods and they are all good. Just make sure you use them for the proper payload. This particular tripod can carry a heavy, 8x10 large format camera with ease. I have never had any issues with it. The fluid head can be used with your DSLR or camcorder to shoot smooth video. Can't say enough good things about it. To go to the next step in performance, you would need to move to a carbon fiber tripod with its associated triple price.
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It’s a very good tripod. I am using it a lot. However, to carry the tripod, I was forced to but a Little red wagon, to help me with the load.
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I work with medium and large format cameras in the field so I needed a tripod that was rugged and extremely stable on uneven terrain......and reasonably priced ! The Manfrotto 3046 meets and exceeds all of my requirements. That being said, at 12 pounds the 3046 with the 3036 head can be a bit heavy after a couple hours in the swamp, a backpack makes this chore a lot easier! If I had the deep pockets to afford the newer carbon fiber tripods that would of course be the way to go but I'm just a poor(cheep) black and white film photographer with a strong back!
I currently own about ten of these with different heads. Unbelievable prices on EBAY. The first one of these I bought new 20 years ago. It cost about $1,000. The rest I bought used at less than $200 each. Whether you are shooting still or HD video, these are excellent. Also very stable and spare parts are available. Especially the often lost mounting shoe. I typically have at least three for each tripod. They are very stable and smooth operating. Doug / Miami
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Bought used 3046 Bogen with 3063 Manfretto head. Works great looks good considering it’s age. Packaged very well and received as quick as could expect.
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