http://www.adorama.com/alc/taginfo/fiber <p><span style="font-size: small;">When photographing nature, a sturdy tripod is a necessity. But until a few short years ago, sturdy also meant heavy: Either aluminum or wood was the material of choice if you wanted adequate support for a DSLR or medium-format camera.</span></p> http://www.adorama.com/alc/article/8620