any opinions/experiences w/this tripod?

[brianodell]

slik 700dx

??

i had a run-of-the-mill cheaper tripod, and i want something more solid..

 

[pm63]

Not with that one, but I have the 400DX and it's great. I don't know what kind of loads you want to put on it, but it handles my D40 and 18-55/55-200 fine. Solid build, nothing to complain about.