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Excellent tripod!
B&H reviews say it's good for mirrorless or small DSLR. Have you tried it with something larger like a Nikon D810?
I have the Promaster branded version of this tripod. I use it with my D810 and D750's when I travel. Even works great with a 70-200 f/2.8. Not as solid as a nice large tripod but great for it's size. Hang something from the center of the tripod to stabilize it, it's really light. The monopod feature is fantastic. Also, if you remove the push button release for the QR plate, (just a single screw and it slides right out), it'll work great with arca-swiss/RRS clamp style mounts.
Thanks! I'm confused about the plate. Are you saying I need to replace the clamp with an arca-swiss clamp?
Sorry to be confusing. Works fine with the QR plate it comes with, nothing to replace or change. Just meant that with a simple modification the clamp is Acra-swiss compatible as well. Nothing to buy or swap out. I have Wimberley P-5 plates on the bottom of my bodies and similar plates on the feet of my lenses. My larger tripod uses these and the fact that this little guy can work with them is a bonus.
Okay. The one thing I get along with each new camera is a RRS Arca-Swiss L-Plate. It's non-negotiable. :-)
I use it with a 5dmkiii and a 24-70 most of the time. No weight issues that I've experienced.
I went back and forth on it but still concerned about the capacity. It's listed at 13.2 lbs. which is the same as a Sirui I had, and sold, due to stability concerns (I'm a bit anal). In the end, I decided against it but due to momentum, went ahead and ordered an Oben AT-3586 which lists capacity at 27 lbs. ¯\_(ツ)_/¯
I get it, lot of $$$ sitting up there. Need to be 100% sure of it. The Oben looks like a nice beefier version. Hope it works well!
Check out the site The Center Column - https://thecentercolumn.com/tripod-reviews/. A great review / educational resource. Changed how I look at tripods.
I own the MeFoto version and I like it. Mine is the Globetrotter Carbon and I use it with my Canon 5D Mark IV + Canon 300mm F2.8L IS II and it's perfect. Lock well, light and I really enjoy the fact that you can remove one leg and have monopod.
In the end, no matter how small or light, it’s carrying the tripod that makes them a hassle to use. That being the case, when I know I will be using a tripod, I will continue using sturdier tripods like my Benro TMA48CL Long Series 4 Mach3 (with Arca-Swiss Monoball P0). It as a fantastic tripod. For all other occasions, IBIS and higher ISO will do.