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Forum: Pentax Camera and Field Accessories
07-27-2017, 08:30 PM
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I'd be real tempted to go the next step up. I agree on your assessment regarding things like height, the extra margin of load etc., an if the 1/2 pound is of no difference, I'd go for the beef. Also, I think it gets you the retractable spike feet, which can me nice to have.
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Forum: Pentax Camera and Field Accessories
07-27-2017, 06:40 PM
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How interesting - I got the 40 lb spec out of B&H's "Overview" on the link I posted above (here again for ease: Sirui ET-1204 Carbon Fiber Tripod with E-10 Ball Head SUET1204)
"The E-10 ball head's locking mechanism can support up to 40 lb and is built to for smooth, vibration-free movement. A bubble-level is supplied for fast and accurate alignment."
I think though if it looks like it fits the T, go ahead and order from B&H, since if you got it and slipped/wiggled to much etc., you could send it back no problem.
Of note, I've got a Bogen 3046 with a 3063 head as my indoor tripod. Yes, it's a beast and behaves accordingly e.g. is great, but I don't long for it when I throw the Sirui over my shoulder and go off for a walk - comes with a strap setup so you can carry it easily without the bag - I like that too.
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Forum: Pentax Camera and Field Accessories
07-27-2017, 01:53 PM
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I've never had an issue with it slipping, and I don't feel like I've ever really had to crank it down either. A nice gentle snug has always been tight enough. I honestly don't know the Sirui line well enough to compare to the other, but I believe the E-10 head is rated for 40 pounds, so it really ought to be fine.
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The Sirui I have doesn't have the spiked feet, but my recollection is almost all of them do. Check out the model descriptions carefully to see which is which if that's important.
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Forum: Pentax Camera and Field Accessories
07-26-2017, 07:54 PM
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Not sure on length and your bag, but I've had a Sirui ET-1204 with the included E-10 head for over a year, and I am pretty pleased still. I use it chasing birds with my 150-450 and any time I need to be mobile and find it works well: Nice and light and well made. I've had no issues with the flip locks slipping, nor the head with the big lens mounted.
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