By rpcrowe from Escondido, CA on 9/28/2008

I have modified this tripod in the following ways:

1. Replaced the center column with the optional shorter column which reduces the leg set weight to exactly 2 pounds.

2. Replaced the SLIK head with the Adorama Flashpoint F-1 magnesium alloy ball head which weighs 11 ounces.

This combination at 2 pounds 11 ounces is an ideal travel and boonie tromping tripod. It easily supports my Canon 40D camera and 70-200mm f/4L IS lens which is the heaviest package I use on it.

One drawback is that this setup is short. In order to maintain stability, I don't use the center column to raise the camera. However, I am willing to either stoop a bit or use my right angle finder in order to have a reasonably priced combination that is light enough to suit my needs.

This setup is specialized and I have a taller, sturdier and heavier tripod which I use for much of my shooting. However that tripod/head setup weighs in excess of 7 pounds which I consider too heavy for some travel and most boonie tromping.

By Crazythang from Ankeny, IA on 3/6/2008

The legs are great. The head seems a bit heavy, but I plan to get a ball head at some point for it.

By Barry from Paducah, KY on 7/10/2007

I own the 700DX and it is a great tripod. Based on that I purchased the 330DX for travel and it is a lightweight and compact version of the same tripod. Very satisfied.