Looking for a travel tripod [DSLR]

[Lirux]

Hi guys,

I'm looking to buy a tripod for a coming trip. So weight/size is an important factor.
I have no other tripod so this tripod will serve me for later 'non-travel' use ( I don't do super long exposures or astrophotography)
My current heaviest setup is Canon 550d/t2i + grip + Tamron 70-300mm + flash.

While doing my research these tripods caught my eyes:
Sirui t-024x (the only carbon fiber I can afford, super light and small - but can it handle my gear?)
Sirui T-1004X + ball head from Sirui
Sirui T-1004XL + ball head from Sirui (like the former but a little bit taller)
Sirui ET-1004 + ball head from Sirui (same as T-1004X but with flip-locks)
Mefoto RoadTrip (A1350Q1, heaviest of the bunch)

There are also 1005 models with 5 leg sections instead of 4, which makes them smaller but probably less stable.

What do you guys say?

Thanks!

 

[fmw]

I haven't used any of them. The travel tripod I have is this one. I think the Sirui units are similar.

It is not what you would call rock solid like a bigger unit but, if you keep your hands off the camera during exposure, it is adequate. Rated for 18 lbs. Whichever you choose, get a way to fire the shutter remotely or use the self timer to fire the shutter.

 

[Lirux]

Hi Fred,
Thanks for the advice but this brand is hard to find in my country.
Also this tripod is more on the 'heavy' side (4 pounds).