Travel tripod.... which one

[Mark twiglet]

I use a manfrotto O55 with 410 geared head and keep it in padded 80cm bag! It's great tripod but is a lot to lug up hill and down dale!
Which smaller tripod should I try? Mephoto? Manfrotto .....
I don't really like ball heads ......
but if needed I'd get a arca Swiss fitting .....
what do you use?

 

[Diving Pete]

hi Mark,

what budget,
what lens / camera combo,
what useage,

 

[Snapsh0t]

Mark, this question comes up every month and the answers don't change very often so do a quick search and then come back if you have specific questions.
FWIW I like the Sirui ET-1204x and -2204X tripods as they have level locks on the legs, like Manfrotto.

 

[Mark twiglet]

Landscapes and not long lenses! Gripped d600 and Lee filters ....... budget ....... under £150 .... I'm always close to the ground! Never have it at eye level