Mir is the vibration damping when using a DSLR with 500mm telephoto (about 2.5kg) esp. Important. Thus the tripod coped not good. Now I had (1.86 large), the center column not fully extend to easily see through the viewfinder can, but the construction swung too long after to prevent camera shake for 2 sec. Shutter lag despite mirror lockup. A 30-year-old simple Manfrotto Tripod with plastic Eiger came so solid organization, but is also less high, the center column also shorter. With retracted center column the Manfrotto yielded useful results, but it was so not appreciably higher than the old one of Bilora and thus no gain. With long-distance and mirror lock-it could have been convinced safely with no wind, but it should also be wind fit what he does not like trust law. Otherwise, it makes a high quality impression. First me locking the center column seemed insufficient because it wobbled also tightened, but the manual reveals a "trick" by being tightened with slight rotation of the column and thus it was actually more stable, which led to the still insufficient for me Result , Conclusion: I expected more, but I might have to dig deeper into their pockets. But how reliable is the load statement and corresponds to what extent a high load capacity with good vibration damping? Will keep looking.
