My experience with CF bicycle is that CF is not elastic but it does dampen vibration better than aluminum. On the subject of durability, I reckon if they can use it on a AM mountain bike, it should be ok as tripod legs as tripod's are not subjected to as much structural stress as a bicycle frame even if the protective enamel layer's chipped.

Hi , sorry for interruption .

Is velbon cx888 a good choice to buy for large camera (d7000 with lens ) ?

Best price i found was rm 170 (seremban)

you need to check the specs to see whether it can support your equipment weight. Best is to bring your setup to test it on the spot at the shop. But for RM170, i doubt it can be a good companion to your heavy d7000.

It's elastic in absorb vibration... Not elastic that you can bend it la... >.< like how bullet proof plexi vs glass itself that shatter upon impact.

Just a quick question, im searching for a tripod to support a d7k and a 70-200mm vr2. Should i opt for a benro c2691 or sirui t2205x? Or is it overkill? Thanks

I'm going to get Jusino Ax-254. Can use as tripod and monopod

do give some feedback after you use it.

No problem

But I think that this tripod doesn't come with the "hook" feature.

I think for the time being, a proper tripod doesn't fit my plans so I'm thinking of a new ballhead (something small and light) to replace the awful joby head. Any suggestions?

OMG..i'm still using the benro A150 for my D700 + Nikkor 28-70 F2.8..
Luckily nothing happen..now want to start to find a better tripod already..
I have 2 set of Benro A150 and one of it ballhead spoiled..how much can i sell this tripod?
Or keep it for future use? For strobist perhaps?

Hey, anyone would like to comment about CF version here? any comment between benro C068 and Jusino AX-254C??
thanks...

anybody got any comments from using the Jusino AX-253? Reviews? I am quite interested in getting it.

I'm user of Jusino AX-254. So far so good, the ball head is easy to operate with quick release, spirit level and so on.
Can transform to monopod as well.
AX-254/253/255 are basically the same, just the number denotes how many section they have (253 = 3 section tripod, 254 = 4 sections and so on)
If you are travelling a lot, invest on carbon fiber. Save the few kgs for your lens and gears instead.
Jusino LS-254 is similar to AX-254, just the tripod leg for LS use quick lock while AX is twist-release...

My overall experience with Jusino tripod... so far so good. solid and stable.
The only down side I feel with my Jusino is the setup time is a little longer... but once it is ready, everything just get fire away!

http://shashinki.com/shop/jusino-ax254-bla....html#!tab3

Check here for more pictures.

i am using jusino 254, the more section more small packing/fold in bag. so far so good la, but i am seldom used especially after sold my camera. it is vey firm tripod. every one them is human hand made engineering

i would like to buy a carbon fiber too.. but too rich for my wallet Since a tripod is something I rarely use I rather save the money and spend on a new body or lens.
Currently I have a manfrotto 055 and 486RCII head which is rock solid but weigh almost the same! Almost 3kgtogather without any carrying case yet.

For the jusino how is the construction quality and workmanship?

save 300g, cost around RM400. sound expensive.
AX254 vs AX254C

some good read on how to choose a good tripod

RRS CF tripod

Using Manfrotto 190cxpro4 with a 488rc2, so far no complaint.. Would only upgrade if there's something more stable while small in size when fully retracted (saw some Benro travel angel which can reach around 30-35cm length after retracted, looks quite impressive but not sure about the stability). Big tripod is really PITA during traveling but no doubt they provide extra stability and extra reach...

I'm a Jusino AX-255 user (red color). So far i do agree with beelze and jimlim. It is good looking and rock stable.

Brought my Jusino tripod along to The Peak, Hong Kong. Very rock solid against the wind but with the help of the hook of course