Thanks for the comment Nick, I am glad it was helpful, have fun with the pano package.

Hello Bill, thanks for the comment, you won't regret getting the RRS gear... it is rock solid. I just got a travel version TQC-14 with the BH-30 ball head and it is just as rock solid. I hear you with the L plate situation, they haven't made one for my new 5D Mark IV with the grip as well... get the feeling that aren't going to, but we shall see. Happy shooting with the new tripod, once you shoot with RRS (especially the BH-55) you will never want to use any other gear.

It is the large bag, you won't regret the purchase, I have been using it for studio and field shoots and it is spectacular. Calling RRS for advice is very helpful as well, the team there is excellent to make sure you order all the right parts. You will be surprised how small the bag is for such a huge solid tripod, that is because it fits so perfectly in the bag. Enjoy your purchase.

Thanks for the compliment Helen, sadly the plate is an extra purchase... I got the dovetail mount in anticipation of getting the fluid head once I decide I actually need it... not just want it 😃If you call the RRS team they are very helpful when you are configuring your tripod.

@@PeterFujiwara Thanks for replying..hmm if I waited until I needed?? :-)

@@helencogan2187 I think you need it... lol... the great thing about tripods is that they last forever so you might as well get the best you can afford. RRS was definitely the right decision for me.

Hi Michael, I just weighed it and it is 9.4 lbs but I have the RRS MTX Multi-tool and a few allen keys in the top pouch inside the tripod bag which would probably add 0.1-0.2 lbs. I used my Heys luggage scale to weight it, and it has been extremely accurate when I travel. Here is a picture... www.fujserver.com/transfer/TVC34L-Weight.jpg

Hey Peter, awesome, I just purchased the same kit as you, cant wait to receive it, thanks for the figures :).

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Hi Sarge, its a great question, Steve's answer above is definitely one of the reasons I always get a levelling base... essentially it gives the full range of the ball head when you are shooting on uneven terrain and allows for a much quicker setup than trying to get all your leg lengths just perfect. In addition I got the dovetail piece so that when I get the video fluid head I will be set to go with my levelling base for video work.

Peter Fujiwara Thanks for the reply! I just ordered a TVC-34L and BH-55, I think I'll order the leveling base too. Man, this stuff adds up! $$$

I know what you mean but after using it for 2 years I have decided to only get RRS gear... totally outshines everything else I have used (Manfrotto, Benro, 3 Legged Thing, Gitzo)... Look at both levelling bases... I have been using the handle levelling base for years (that's why I selected it) and I am used to it in my workflow... muscle memory... so I went with what I know (haven't regretted it) however it does limit to some degree how low you can put the tripod. With the other levelling base you could probably go another 10 cm (4") lower. Never found it to be a problem over the past two years but worth considering if you do a lot of macro photography etc...

Rosey I got the Large size bag 35” long and it fits the tripod and head perfectly without having to rotate the ball to shorten it. The bag is well padded and I like the zip pocket in the top that holds a couple of plates and my RRS MTX tool. I know RRS gear is costly, but after over 4 years I have no regrets, in fact I am totally sold on RRS, bought a TVC 14 kit for travel.

I agree Lala, I got the one round dovetail then ended up getting the new ones from B&H for my fluid heads... although I like the old ones better the new ones function exactly the same just less metal. Its great being able to switch from by ball head to fluid heads with the quick release... so quick and easy.

lol 😂, you’re right, it cost a pretty penny but I decided well before I purchased it that I would simply buy the best tripod because sticks last forever. At the time of making this video I still had the first tripod (of many) I bought when I was 15, and it was in perfect working condition. Decided to give that one away when I got the RRS. No regrets about the purchase, in fact two years later I picked up the travel version TQC-14 and a BH30 which I use just as much. I figure if you only need to make a purchase once in a lifetime, you might as well get the best.