Canon EOS Rebel T3i 18 MP CMOS Digital SLR Camera with Canon EF-S 18-135mm f/3.5-5.6 IS Lens + Canon EW73B Lens Hood + Canon…
The Specialty Bundle Includes: 1. Canon EOS T3i Digital SLR Camera Body with Canon EF-S 18-135mm f/3.5-5.6 IS Lens. 2. Canon 100EG Gadget Bag. 3. Canon EW-73B Lens Hood. 4. Bower 67mm Multi-Coated Essential UV Filter. 5. Canon Extra LP-E8 Battery. 6. LEXSpeed 32GB SDHC Class10 Memory Card. 7. 6' High Grade HDMI Cable. 8. Sunpak SDHC USB 2.0 Card Reader. 9. Sunpak 5pc Digital Camera Cleaning Kit + Mini Tripod. 10. Sunpak 9002 Digital Full Size Mon-Tripod. 11. LCD Screen Protectors. 12. Lens Pen Cleaning System. 13. Professional Lens Cap Holder. 14. Memory Card Wallet. 15. Konica Minolta Inkjet Photo Paper 10 Sheets 8.5x11 Sample Pack. 16. Willoughby's Exclusive Micro Fiber Cleaning Cloth. Manufacturer Supplied: * Eyecup Ef * Wide Strap EW-200DB * Interface Cable IFC-130U * Battery Pack LP-E8 * Battery Charger LC-E8E * EOS Digital Solution Disk and Instruction Manuals "Great Photography is Easy" Booklet and "Do More with Macro" Booklet The REBEL on the Move. Photographers…
Package arrived intact without any problems. Very satisfied with the combination of Canon T3i with the upgraded 18-135 zoom. Also nice to get a UV filter and hood for the lens with the package. The 16GB memory card is fast and the tripod is sturdy and well built. The one-stop-shopping kit + combo at Willoughby's was a great find.
Canon EOS Rebel T3i Digital SLR Camera Body & EF-S 18-55mm IS II Lens with 32GB Card + .45x Wide Angle & 2x Telephoto…
Kit includes:♦ 1) Canon EOS Rebel T3i Digital SLR Camera Body & EF-S 18-55mm IS II Lens♦ 2) Transcend 32GB SecureDigital Class 10 (SDHC) Ultra-High-Speed Card♦ 3) PD .45x Digital Wide Angle Macro Lens (58mm Black)♦ 4) PD 2x Digital Telephoto Lens (58mm Black)♦ 5) Zeikos RC-6 Wireless Shutter Release Remote Control♦ 6) Spare LP-E8 Battery for Canon♦ 7) Vivitar 58mm UV Glass Filter♦ 8) PD Photo/Video 57" Tripod with Case♦ 9) PD 1000 Deluxe Digital SLR System Camera Case♦ 10) PD USB 2.0 SecureDigital (SDHC) High-Speed Memory Card Reader♦ 11) PD 6-Piece Camera & Lens Cleaning Kit♦ 12) PD Memory Card Storage Wallet♦ 13) LCD Monitor Screen ProtectorsThe Canon EOS Rebel T3i features Canon's DIGIC 4 Image Processor, 18.0 Megapixel CMOS Sensor, Full HD video, Live View shooting, wireless flash and a Vari-angle 3.0-in LCD.Take more high-resolution pictures faster (10MB/sec. minimum) with this 32GB High-Capacity SecureDigital (SDHC) Class 10 memory card.This…
This kit is just perfect, it suits well for a beginner, for an amateur enthusiastic photographer and also for an skilled one!!!
Canon EOS 7D 18 MP CMOS Digital SLR Camera w/ Canon EF-S 18-55mm f/3.5-5.6 IS Lens & Canon EF 75-300mm f/4-5.6 III Telephoto…
This DavisMAX Bundle Includes: 1- Canon EOS 7D 18 MP CMOS Digital SLR Camera Brand New USA w/Manufacturer's Supplied Accessories 1- Canon EF-S 18-55mm f/3.5-5.6 IS Lens Brand New USA w/Manufacturer's Supplied Accessories 1- Canon EF 75-300mm f/4-5.6 III Telephoto Zoom Lens Brand New USA w/Manufacturer's Supplied Accessories 2- Rechargeable LPE6 Lithium Ion Replacement Batteries (Not Original Canon) (Don't Miss out on a Memory!) 1- 3 Piece Filter Kit Includes: UV, Circular Polarizer and Flourescent Filter and Hard Case 1- 16GB Compact Flash Memory Card (Memories are Priceless!) 1- External Rapid Quick, Travel Charger (Always Have an Extra Battery on Deck!) 1- 0.45x Wide Angle Lens w/ Carry Pouch and Caps 1- 2X Telephoto Lens W/Carry Pouch and Caps 1- 58mm 4 Piece Macro Close Up Lens Kit (+1 +2 +4 +10) Diopters 1- External Digital Slave Flash 1- 6 Foot Mini HDMI High Performance Cable 1- Full Size 59" Tripod W/Carry Bag (Keep it Steady!) 1- Multi 50 in 1 USB Memory Card Reader (Download…
This is a great deal and the D7 is an amazing camera. The two included lenses are great value as well, and the whole deal is a fantastic starting point for the more discerning amateur photographer/semi-pro. The excitement with the excellent quality camera was a bit offset by the low quality bag and some other accessories - not need to include these, really, whoever has the money to buy a D7 will also be able to afford a good quality bag.However, all in all, go for it!
Nikon D5100 16.2 MP Digital SLR Camera & 18-55mm G VR DX AF-S Zoom Lens with 55-200mm VR Lens + 32GB Card + Case + (2)…
Kit includes: 1) Nikon D5100 Digital SLR Camera & 18-55mm G VR DX AF-S Zoom Lens 2) Nikon 55-200mm f/4-5.6G VR DX AF-S ED Zoom-Nikkor Lens 3) Transcend 32GB SecureDigital Class 10 (SDHC) Ultra-High-Speed Card 4) Vivitar 52mm UV Glass Filter 5) Additional Vivitar 52mm UV Glass Filter 6) Nikon Starter Digital SLR Camera Case - Gadget Bag 7) Zeikos ML-L3 Wireless Shutter Release Remote Control for Nikon Digital SLR Cameras 8) Precision Design PD-57TR Photo/Video 57" Tripod with Case 9) Precision Design USB 2.0 SecureDigital (SDHC) High-Speed Memory Card Reader 10) Precision Design Memory Card Storage Wallet 11) Digital Camera/Camcorder Universal LCD Monitor Screen Protectors 12) Precision Design 6-Piece Camera Lens Cleaning Kit. The Nikon D5100 and its included AF-S 18-55mm VR lens features a 16.2 MP DX-format CMOS sensor, 4 fps continuous shooting, breathtaking Full 1080p HD Movies with full time autofocus, a swivel Vari-Angle 3.0-inch LCD monitor, and a new High Dynamic Range (HDR)…
this is my first dslr purchase. i "dabble" in photography, but this camera makes my pictures look so professional! i still have a lot to learn, and i'm totally enjoying my camera. a very good buy with the bundle! highly recommended!
Nikon D5100 16.2 MP Digital SLR Camera & 18-55mm G VR DX AF-S Zoom Lens with 32GB Card + Case + Filter + Remote + Tripod…
Kit includes:♦ 1) Nikon D5100 Digital SLR Camera & 18-55mm G VR DX AF-S Zoom Lens♦ 2) Transcend 32GB SecureDigital Class 10 (SDHC) Ultra-High-Speed Card♦ 3) Vivitar 52mm UV Glass Filter♦ 4) Nikon Starter Digital SLR Camera Case - Gadget Bag♦ 5) Zeikos ML-L3 Wireless Shutter Release Remote Control for Nikon Digital SLR Cameras♦ 6) Precision Design PD-57TR Photo/Video 57" Tripod with Case♦ 7) Precision Design USB 2.0 SecureDigital (SDHC) High-Speed Memory Card Reader♦ 8) Precision Design Memory Card Storage Wallet♦ 9) Digital Camera/Camcorder Universal LCD Monitor Screen Protectors♦ 10) Precision Design 6-Piece Camera & Lens Cleaning KitThe Nikon D5100 and its included AF-S 18-55mm VR lens offer a host of new photographic and video tools including a 16.2 MP DX-format CMOS sensor, 4 fps continuous shooting, breathtaking Full 1080p HD Movies with full time autofocus, a swivel Vari-Angle 3.0-inch LCD monitor, and a new High Dynamic Range (HDR) setting.Take more…
I brought this Product like a week back its pretty good cam. I rate cam 5 star but accessories Like Filter tripod cleaning kit and remote looks like cheap quality probably this is my first cam kit I brought I feel so, I haven't seen any cam kit before... Tripod which I received was different from which it is listed but customer service guys gave credit for that...Pros:32 Gb memory card which worth $35Cam Bag of original Nikon Brand which is worth more that $25 I believe.Kit savior of 50$ I think!!!Cons:Shipping Charges are Very High!!!Remote quality was not good and Initially it was not working until I changed the cell in that!!
Canon EOS Rebel T3i 18 MP CMOS Digital SLR Camera with EF-S 18-55mm IS II Lens Kit + Canon EF 75-300mm III Telephoto Zoom…
Gain entry into another dimension with both Wide Angle and Intense Zooming at an incredible value. Capture the action from a distance with natural details with the Willoughby's Canon Rebel T3i Double Lens Bundle that's great for beginners and Pros alike!The Amateur Bundle Includes: 1. Canon Rebel T3i 18 MP CMOS Digital SLR Camera Body + EF-S 18-55mm IS II Lens Kit. 2. Canon EF 75-300mm III Telephoto Zoom Lens. 3. Canon Deluxe Gadget Bag. 4. Canon LP-E8 Spare Battery. 5. LEXSpeed 32GB SDHC Class 10 Memory Card. 6. 6' HDMI to Mini HDMI Cable. 7. Sunpak Heavy Duty Mon-Tripod. 8. 5pc Camera Cleaning Kit + Mini Tripod. 9. Sunpak SDHC 2.0 USB Card Reader. 10. 2x Ultra Violet Essential Lens Filters. 11. 2x Professional Lens Cap Holders. 12. Memory Card Wallet. 13. LCD Screen Protectors. 14. Willoughby's Micro Fiber Cleaning Cloth. 15. OP/Tech USA Soft Neoprene Camera Pouch - For Simple Travel with one lens. 16. Inkjet Photo Paper 10 Sheets 8.5x11 Sample Pack Manufacturer Supplied: EOS Rebel T3i…
I was really worried about ordering this camera on line as many reviewers stated that the deals were not as good as they seem. I had been tracking prices for this purchase since last spring. Not only was the item exactly as promised, the seller included many, many extras, all Canon brand, and delivered very quickly. The camera is excellent and I couldn't be happier. Would recommend seller and camera to anyone.
Nikon D5100 Digital SLR Camera & 18-55mm G VR DX AF-S Zoom Lens with 32GB Card + .45x Wide Angle & 2.5x Telephoto…
Kit includes:♦ 1) Nikon D5100 Digital SLR Camera & 18-55mm G VR DX AF-S Zoom Lens ♦ 2) Transcend 32GB SecureDigital Class 10 (SDHC) Ultra-High-Speed Card ♦ 3) Precision Design 2.5x Telephoto & .45x Wide-Angle Digital Lenses (46/49/52/55/58mm)♦ 4) Vivitar 52mm UV Glass Filter♦ 5) Nikon Deluxe Digital SLR Camera Case - Gadget Bag♦ 6) Zeikos ML-L3 Wireless Shutter Release Remote Control for Nikon Digital SLR Cameras♦ 7) Precision Design PD-57TR Photo/Video 57" Tripod with Case♦ 8) Precision Design USB 2.0 SecureDigital (SDHC) High-Speed Memory Card Reader♦ 9) Precision Design Memory Card Storage Wallet♦ 10) Digital Camera/Camcorder Universal LCD Monitor Screen Protectors♦ 11) Precision Design 6-Piece Camera & Lens Cleaning KitThe Nikon D5100 and its included AF-S 18-55mm VR lens offer a host of new photographic and video tools including a 16.2 MP DX-format CMOS sensor, 4 fps continuous shooting, breathtaking Full 1080p HD Movies with full time autofocus,…
Excelente compra, realmente el producto es muy bueno. Estoy en mis primeros pasos en la fotografia y se que voy a disfrutar mucho esta compra.
Nikon D3100 Digital SLR Camera & 18-55mm VR + 55-200mm VR Lens with 16GB Card + Filters + Case + Tripod + Accessory…
Kit includes:♦ 1) Nikon D3100 Digital SLR Camera & AF-S 18-55mm VR Zoom Lens♦ 2) Nikon AF-S 55-200mm VR Zoom Lens♦ 3) Transcend 16GB High-Capacity SecureDigital (SDHC) Card♦ 4) Vivitar 52mm UV Glass Filter♦ 5) Additional Vivitar 52mm UV Glass Filter♦ 6) Nikon Compact Digital SLR System Case♦ 7) Precision Design Deluxe Camera Tripod with Carrying Case♦ 8) Precision Design Memory Card Storage Wallet♦ 9) Precision Design Deluxe 6 Piece Lens & Digital SLR Cleaning Kit♦ 10) Digital Camera LCD Monitor Screen ProtectorsThe 14.2-megapixel Nikon D3100 Digital SLR Camera enables users to capture stunning images with superior performance. Features include a 1080p HD Video, 3.0-inch LIVE View monitor, In-Camera retouch image editing, shooting as fast as 3 FPS, ISO 100 to 3200, built-in sensor cleaning, 11-point AF System and much more.The Nikon 18-55mm VR Lens is an ultra compact, lightweight standard zoom lens that has a 3x focal zoom range. The Vibration Reduction (VR)…
I am greatly satisfied with my purchase. I have been researching this item for sometime at lease seven months. However, Amazon offered the best deal ever. I was overwhelmed with all the items included in my package. I purchased this camera because my husband and I will be going on a cruise in October and wanted to make my purchase before the trip to ensure that we would have great pictures. Not only was this camera package affortable but,the camera is easy to operate. Thank you amazon.
Manfrotto 504HD,546GBK Video Tripod Kit with 504HD Video Head and 546GB Tripod (Black)
The 504HD offers a perfect balance between design and performance. The bridge design improves the head’s rigidity, and its PAN friction control is fast, simple to fine-tune and protected from knocks. All structural components are made from aluminum, with the PAN axis rotation unit using ball bearings to obtain smooth, totally vibration-free controlled movements that can be directly adjusted using the head’s FDS variable friction system. FDS on both the PAN and TILT axes also ensures that the head works perfectly at all temperatures, with all types of equipment and under all loads. The 504HD has been designed to offer a load capacity of up to 16.3 lb, making it suitable for a huge range of equipment. The CBS counterbalance system has four presets for camera weights 5.5 lb, 11 lb and 16.3 lb. Leveling the head is easy thanks to the 75 mm diameter half ball and the back-lit bubble level. Two 3/8” threads on the top plate allow accessories to be directly and securely attached to the…
Received the tripod yesterday, after mounting my JVC Gy-HD100 I noticed I could feel a vibration with my left hand on the legs when I paned the head left and right. It is like I can feel a bad ball bearing grinding or something. Being new to the under $1k tripod market I was not sure if this was a defect or simply what I get in an inexpensive tripod. After searching the net I found nothing stating that anyone is having this problem so I called the manufacture and was told that some defective 504HD heads had hit the market. Unclear if this means just a few or all or what? Mafrotto was very helpful and offered to exchange the head but informed me it would take a little time as the new 504 shipment was being tested for this same issue stated above and would not have a head to replace mine with immediately. I may just be forced to return it and go with another brand. I thought I would like to give it a 2nd try as I still think it may be the best choice in this price range? I like the look of the 504HD and the feel is OK except for the grinding noted above. I like the extra 3/8" taps on the side of the 504 so I can mount my firestore hard drive and such and get it off the top of my cam. I found it odd that I ordered this setup with the bottom spreader and it actually came with both the mid spreader installed on the tripod and a bottom spreader in the box. This was a nice surprise as I had a hard time making up my mind what spreader to go with and none of the pictures on the net…
Nikon D5100 Digital SLR Camera & 18-55mm G VR DX AF-S Zoom Lens with 55-300mm VR Lens + 32GB Card + .45x Wide Angle…
Kit includes:♦ 1) Nikon D5100 Digital SLR Camera & 18-55mm G VR Zoom Lens♦ 2) Nikon 55-300mm ED VR Zoom Lens ♦ 3) Transcend 32GB SecureDigital Class 10 (SDHC) Card ♦ 4) PD 2x Telephoto & .45x Wide-Angle Digital Lenses♦ 5) Vivitar 52mm UV Glass Filter♦ 6) Vivitar 58mm UV Glass Filter♦ 7) Nikon Starter Digital SLR Camera Case - Gadget Bag♦ 8) Zeikos ML-L3 Wireless Shutter Release Remote Control♦ 9) PD-57TR Photo/Video 57" Tripod with Case♦ 10) PD USB 2.0 SecureDigital (SDHC) High-Speed Memory Card Reader♦ 11) PD Memory Card Storage Wallet♦ 12) LCD Monitor Screen Protectors♦ 13) PD 6-Piece Camera & Lens Cleaning KitThe Nikon D5100 and its included AF-S 18-55mm VR lens offer a host of new photographic and video tools including a 16.2 MP DX-format CMOS sensor, 4 fps continuous shooting, breathtaking Full 1080p HD Movies with full time autofocus, Vari-Angle 3.0-inch LCD monitor, and a new High Dynamic Range (HDR) setting.The Nikon 55-300mm ED VR Zoom…
We take sports photos (football). this camera is great!! it takes great action photos. the 55-300 lens is great to get close up shots from half way across the field. the 18-55 lens takes very nice close ups. the 32GB card gives me 6 thousand pics at a setting of fine/ large jpg files that is about 4mb per pic. even though you can get everything in the bag it is too small and it will be the first thing that i replace. the wide angle add on lense does work but i have not had much time to work with it. however the 2x telephoto add on lense hooked to the 55-300 lens makes the camera unable to auto focus and even on manual pics are foggy. All other items in this kit work like i would expect them too. all in all i love the camera and the two nikon lenses. I would suggest the d5100 and the two nikon lenses to anyone who wants a good nikon
Canon EOS Rebel T3i 18 MP CMOS Digital SLR Camera and DIGIC 4 Imaging with EF-S 18-55mm f/3.5-5.6 IS Lens & Canon 55-250IS…
Kit Includes! 1- Canon EOS Rebel T3i 18 MP CMOS Digital SLR Camera and DIGIC 4 Imaging with EF-S 18-55mm f/3.5-5.6 IS Lensw/ All Supplied Accessories 1- CANON 55-250 LENS EF-S IS 4-5.6 1- 32GB SDHC Memory Card (Don't Miss a Memory!) 1- USB SDHC Memory Card Reader (Download Images Quicker!) 1- Battery Grip (Shoot Longer and Stronger!) 2- Lithium Ion High Capacity Battery (Great for Vacation!) 1- Ac/DC Rapid Battery Charger (Great for Vacation!) 1- UV, Florescent, Polarizer Filter Kit (Protect Your Lens!) 1- UV Filter (Protect Your Lens!) 1- 58mm 2x telephoto lens 1- 58mm Super Wide Angle Lens 1- Shock Proof Case (Protect Your Camera!) 1- Memory Card Wallet (Protect Your Photos!) 1- Professional Full Size Tripod 1- Pack of LCD Screen Protectors (Protect from Dust And Scratches!) 1- Lens/LCD Cleaning Kit 1- Mini Table Size Tripod More About This Camera! The Canon T3I Kit includes the EOS Rebel T3i Digital SLR Camera and EF-S 18-55mm f/3.5-5.6 IS type II Lens. This camera and lens will help…
All items we're true and exact as described by the seller. All were functioning.. lenses, camera, tripod, chargers, memory card, batteries and the battery grip. A very great deal.but then 1 hour after, the BG's buttons were not functioning anymore. I don't know what happened. I tried to remove the battery grip and put it back it on but it's still the same, although the battery grip's purpose to supply added power still works. I guess I have to stick with this for the meantime.Everything else is perfectly fine, for now.Update: they replaced the battery grip and its perfectly working.Update: The bag gave up, ripped off on sides, and the tripod isn't very sturdy and balanced.
Canon EOS 7D 18 MP CMOS Digital SLR Camera w/ Canon EF-S 18-55mm f/3.5-5.6 IS Lens & Canon EF 75-300mm f/4-5.6 III Telephoto…
This DavisMAX Bundle Includes: 1- Canon EOS 7D 18 MP CMOS Digital SLR Camera Brand New USA w/Manufacturer's Supplied Accessories 1- Canon EF-S 18-55mm f/3.5-5.6 IS Lens Brand New USA w/Manufacturer's Supplied Accessories 1- Canon EF 75-300mm f/4-5.6 III Telephoto Zoom Lens Brand New USA w/Manufacturer's Supplied Accessories 1- Rechargeable LPE6 Lithium Ion Replacement Batteries (Not Original Canon) (Don't Miss out on a Memory!) 1- 3 Piece Filter Kit Includes: UV, Circular Polarizer and Flourescent Filter and Hard Case 1- 16GB Compact Flash Memory Card (Memories are Priceless!) 1- External Rapid Quick, Travel Charger (Always Have an Extra Battery on Deck!) 1- 0.45x Wide Angle Lens w/ Carry Pouch and Caps 1- 2X Telephoto Lens W/Carry Pouch and Caps 1- Full Size 50" Tripod W/Carry Bag (Keep it Steady!) 1- Multi 50 in 1 USB Memory Card Reader (Download Images Instantly to Your Computer!) 1- Deluxe Carrying Case (Padded Compartments Carry All Your Gear Safely!) 1- Pack of LCD Screen Protectors…
This was a great purchase. After reading some of the reviews before buying, I was already prepared for the "cheap" accessories that came along with the camera. Not bad though. The camera and the two kit lenses were perfect. The only items that I was really actually surprised about were the two tripods. The "Table Tripod" is really tiny, but I have actually found good use for it. The regular tripod is smaller than an average tripod, so consider buying a good quality one later.Everything else was just as expected and was able to put everything to use.Also, came very fast and was packaged well.Thanks!
Canon EOS Rebel T3i 18 MP CMOS Digital SLR Camera and DIGIC 4 Imaging with EF-S 18-55mm f/3.5-5.6 IS Lens +58mm 2x Telephoto…
Kit Includes! 1- Canon EOS Rebel T3i 18 MP CMOS Digital SLR Camera and DIGIC 4 Imaging with EF-S 18-55mm f/3.5-5.6 IS Lens w/ All Supplied Accessories 1- 32GB SDHC Memory Card (Don't Miss a Memory!) 1- USB SDHC Memory Card Reader (Download Images Quicker!) 1- Lithium Ion High Capacity Battery (Great for Vacation!) 1- Ac/Dc Rapid Battery Charger (Great For Vacation!) 1- UV, Florescent, Polarizer Filter Kit(Protect Your Lens!) 1- 58mm 2x telephoto lens 1- 58mm Super Wide Angle Lens 1- Shock Proof Case w/Strap (Protect Your Camera!) 1- Professional Full Size Tripod 1- Memory Card Wallet (Protect Your Photos!) 1- Pack of LCD Screen Protectors (Protect from Dust And Scratches!) 1- Lens/LCD Cleaning Kit 1- Mini Table Size Tripod More About This Camera! The Canon T3I Kit includes the EOS Rebel T3i Digital SLR Camera and EF-S 18-55mm f/3.5-5.6 IS type II Lens. This camera and lens will help photographers who are looking for an easy-to-use camera to create their next masterpiece. The next in a…
This product was given as a gift, when I opened the box everthing was packed in great condition, the camera took great pictures and the battery lasted several hours on continual shooting
Gitzo GT3531S Series 3 6X Carbon Fiber 3-Section Systematic Tripod with G-Lock - Replaces GT3530S
Systematic tripods are the strongest and most stable available, and they also offer unsurpassed flexibility. This modular system can be quickly transformed between different configurations depending on the specific needs of a shoot. Choosing the carbon fiber version means you always have the ideal base model for both indoor and outdoor shooting, to which you can add a range of interchangeable center columns for normal use, heavy cameras or video work. This replaces the Gitzo GT3530S. Attachment: 3/8'' screw; bubble spirit level; closed length: 24.02 in.; leg angles: 24°. 55°; 3 leg sections; load capacity: 39.68 lbs.; material: carbon fiber 6X; maximum height: 50.79 in.; minimum height: 3.94 in.; series: 3; weight: 3.75 lbs.
What more could I write about Gitzo Tripods that hasn't already been written? It's hard to imagine how one brand of something as seemingly simple as a tripod could stand out so clearly from others, but once you've had the pleasure to hold a Gitzo CF in your hands you realize why. And chances are if you are considering this tripod you're fairly familiar with them anyway.For those new to tripods however, I do have one piece of advice (gained from experience). Everyone seems to follow the same pattern when it comes to tripods and camera bags (myself included). We all start by trying to save money and look for the bargain, only to be disappointed several times before finally breaking down and buying the "best". The old adage "you get what you pay for" has been around throughout time for a reason. If quality is important to you, just save yourself considerable time and money - buy this tripod first (and maybe a good Gitzo CF monopod as well) and be done with it!If I were to come up with one criticism, it's that Gitzo CF tripods don't come with the foam "leg warmers" like so many others. Gitzo sells a set separately, but I tried them and they are, well, junk (and expensive junk to boot - probably not really made by Gitzo either). So you are left to try a third party solution, or kludge something up from materials at the local hardware store. All in all though a minor point considering the overall quality of the tripod itself.