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Posted: 4/26/2015 6:54:03 PM EDT

I have a Canon 60D with a Sigma 150-500mm lens for wildlife. What would be a good tripod that has a balance of carrying wile hiking yet is stable enough for low ISO wildlife shots? Budget $300-$400

Posted: 4/26/2015 8:07:38 PM EDT

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For cheap but very good, I really like my Slik 780DX
http://www.bhphotovideo.com/c/product/507991-REG/Slik_615_780_Pro_780DX_Tripod_with.html

However, if you are looking to do hiking with a tripod, you will want something lighter than the Slik 780DX

Posted: 4/26/2015 9:41:55 PM EDT

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Does your budget include the head?

Posted: 4/27/2015 9:42:45 AM EDT

[#3]

Get yourself a Manfrotto 055 tripod and 393 gimbal head.

http://www.amazon.com/Manfrotto-055XPROB-Tripod-Legs-Black/dp/B000UMX7FI/ref=sr_1_6?ie=UTF8&qid=1430142108&sr=8-6&keywords=manfrotto+055

http://www.amazon.com/Manfrotto-393-Telephoto-Support-Replaces/dp/B0019HZZQW/ref=sr_1_1?ie=UTF8&qid=1430142150&sr=8-1&keywords=manfrotto+393

Should be light enough to carry but sturdy enough for good low-light shots.

Posted: 4/27/2015 9:51:16 AM EDT

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Get yourself a Manfrotto 055 tripod and 393 gimbal head.

http://www.amazon.com/Manfrotto-055XPROB-Tripod-Legs-Black/dp/B000UMX7FI/ref=sr_1_6?ie=UTF8&qid=1430142108&sr=8-6&keywords=manfrotto+055

http://www.amazon.com/Manfrotto-393-Telephoto-Support-Replaces/dp/B0019HZZQW/ref=sr_1_1?ie=UTF8&qid=1430142150&sr=8-1&keywords=manfrotto+393

Should be light enough to carry but sturdy enough for good low-light shots.

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I have an earlier version of this tripod and can attest to its usefulness. I love it, although I'm not hiking with it so don't know about the weight issue. It's got a clip area on the base that you should be able to use with a sling, so that might help. One of the overlooked advantages is two of the legs have a felt grip on the sides. This comes in really handy when it's really cold outside. Saved my hands many times.

This one is half the weight and has a load capacity of 8lbs. Might work out as well, althogh you might want to put something on the metal legs to keep from freezing your hands.

Posted: 4/27/2015 10:27:11 AM EDT

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I have the Manfrotto 055 XProB and its a decent tripod. It is heavier than I prefer but I rigged a sling to carry it and it's not bad. One feature that's not as useful as I thought it's be is the ability to extend the center col and lay it to the side. It has value for copy work but not much else. It's a very solid and stable tripod and extends very tall if need be. This can come in useful in the field.

Posted: 4/28/2015 4:11:10 AM EDT

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I have an earlier version of this tripod and can attest to its usefulness. I love it, although I'm not hiking with it so don't know about the weight issue. It's got a clip area on the base that you should be able to use with a sling, so that might help. One of the overlooked advantages is two of the legs have a felt grip on the sides. This comes in really handy when it's really cold outside. Saved my hands many times.

This one is half the weight and has a load capacity of 8lbs. Might work out as well, althogh you might want to put something on the metal legs to keep from freezing your hands.

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Get yourself a Manfrotto 055 tripod and 393 gimbal head.

http://www.amazon.com/Manfrotto-055XPROB-Tripod-Legs-Black/dp/B000UMX7FI/ref=sr_1_6?ie=UTF8&qid=1430142108&sr=8-6&keywords=manfrotto+055

http://www.amazon.com/Manfrotto-393-Telephoto-Support-Replaces/dp/B0019HZZQW/ref=sr_1_1?ie=UTF8&qid=1430142150&sr=8-1&keywords=manfrotto+393

Should be light enough to carry but sturdy enough for good low-light shots.

I have an earlier version of this tripod and can attest to its usefulness. I love it, although I'm not hiking with it so don't know about the weight issue. It's got a clip area on the base that you should be able to use with a sling, so that might help. One of the overlooked advantages is two of the legs have a felt grip on the sides. This comes in really handy when it's really cold outside. Saved my hands many times.

This one is half the weight and has a load capacity of 8lbs. Might work out as well, althogh you might want to put something on the metal legs to keep from freezing your hands.

Another plus one for that Manfrotto, I love mine.

The padded legs really are great in cold weather.

Posted: 4/28/2015 8:29:11 AM EDT

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Another plus one for that Manfrotto, I love mine.

The padded legs really are great in cold weather.

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Get yourself a Manfrotto 055 tripod and 393 gimbal head.

http://www.amazon.com/Manfrotto-055XPROB-Tripod-Legs-Black/dp/B000UMX7FI/ref=sr_1_6?ie=UTF8&qid=1430142108&sr=8-6&keywords=manfrotto+055

http://www.amazon.com/Manfrotto-393-Telephoto-Support-Replaces/dp/B0019HZZQW/ref=sr_1_1?ie=UTF8&qid=1430142150&sr=8-1&keywords=manfrotto+393

Should be light enough to carry but sturdy enough for good low-light shots.

I have an earlier version of this tripod and can attest to its usefulness. I love it, although I'm not hiking with it so don't know about the weight issue. It's got a clip area on the base that you should be able to use with a sling, so that might help. One of the overlooked advantages is two of the legs have a felt grip on the sides. This comes in really handy when it's really cold outside. Saved my hands many times.

This one is half the weight and has a load capacity of 8lbs. Might work out as well, althogh you might want to put something on the metal legs to keep from freezing your hands.

Another plus one for that Manfrotto, I love mine.

The padded legs really are great in cold weather.

I love mine for all the same reasons. Not sure I would take it hiking though... Its pretty solid. For hiking, I would think either carbon fiber legs or a monopod with little feet on the bottom!

Posted: 4/28/2015 9:03:09 AM EDT

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I love mine for all the same reasons. Not sure I would take it hiking though... Its pretty solid. For hiking, I would think either carbon fiber legs or a monopod with little feet on the bottom!

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Wimp.

This is how I go hiking...

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