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ethan

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what would be a suitable weight for a tripod for the above conditions. Once previously found myself in a position of not being able to take photographs because my Manfrotto was shaking wildly in the wind etc
 
I'm guessing that the liberal use of heavy weights on the bottom of the tripod (the good ones all have hooks for this purpose) will help loads. Also keep the height down to a minimum.
 
Yup, weigh it down and stand between it and the wind is about the only option you really have. Having said that the only time i've really had that sort of problem with my 055Pro was when it was VERY windy and I was tanking photos of the stormy conditions.

WRT the weight i've been contemplating getting some netting and paracord, making it light but strong and I can then fill it up with a bolder or two if needed. :p
 
You could try some of the older Gitzo steel tripods. They are pretty damn heavy. Then as others have said, add weights to the bottom, and use yourself as a windshield.
 
Admittedly I was using a 400mm but was on a cliff-edge at the coast and the wind just ruined everything-even using myself as a wind-break offered no relief-tripod was very light to begin with so I am hoping to go for something that weighs at least 3.2 lbs and include all of the suggested ideas.
 
I guess best bet for that would be to try and use IS (if it has it, were you using the 400 f/5.6) and bunch down as much as possible.
 
Amp34 said:
I guess best bet for that would be to try and use IS (if it has it, were you using the 400 f/5.6) and bunch down as much as possible.
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Yes-I even tried the 300 which was obviously lighter but conditions were not too good.
 
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