Comments on: Traveling With A Compact, Light, Low Cost Tripod : The Flashpoint F-1128

By: flyingfish

flyingfish — Tue, 21 Sep 2010 22:31:28 +0000

Richard,

The Flashpoint F-1128 can handle any ball head, I use a Gitzo ballhead on mine … and I have used my F-1128 with the Canon EOS 1D bodies and the Canon 70-200f2.8 with excellent results.

Hope that answers your questions.

Happy Flying!

-Fish

By: Richard A

Richard A — Tue, 21 Sep 2010 18:51:56 +0000

I have a Really Right Stuff carbon Fiber tripod ( TV33) and the BH-40 Ballhead. Top of the line gear but heavy. I just got back from Bhutan and I’ll never lug that bad boy around, strapped to my GuraGear Kiboko again. So I decided I’d get something really, really light and voila, maybe this is it. Questions:
1. Can I screw my BH-40 RRS Ballhead onto this baby?
2. Will it support a D700 with a 70-200? Probably 5- 6 lbs.

If so, we have a winner.

Thanks.

By: flyingfish

flyingfish — Mon, 12 Apr 2010 22:55:38 +0000

Aaron,

I use a Gitzo G1277M Magnesium Center Ball Head. This ball head can hold a significant amount of weight.

Happy Flying!

-Fish

By: Aaronth

Aaronth — Mon, 12 Apr 2010 22:12:49 +0000

Thanks for the review – I’ve been using the Manfrotto 190xprob but end up leaving it home most of the time because it’s too big and heavy! I was wondering what head you use on it to keep down on the weight/price and to hold up that 5D+grip+85mm?

By: flyingfish

flyingfish — Sat, 11 Jul 2009 22:56:39 +0000

A rolling cart is considered an additional carry on and will either need to be checked, or you’ll need to sacrifice your personal item.

A far better option is the Pelican 1514 case which has wheels.

Happy Flying!

-Fish

By: Diego James Robles

Diego James Robles — Sat, 11 Jul 2009 15:54:29 +0000

Fish, where can I buy a roller system for a carry-on? I have a small Pelican case I want to make my carry-on but it does not have wheels. I’ve seen people that have a little foldable wheel thing that they put luggage on. Thanks.

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By: Philip Johnson

Philip Johnson — Tue, 14 Apr 2009 14:20:21 +0000

I saw your post on SportsShooter.com and am glad you made this suggestion. This is definiately my cost effective then the other options out there. Thanks for keeping us informed.

Philip Johnson