Tripod

I am a nomad time-lapse photographer. I need a new tripod that will be lightweight (>5 pounds including the head), sturdy and will not vibrate in the wind. My camera weighs 3-4 pounds)

Any recommendations?

I use this tripod: http://bit.ly/YE0Ey

Not the greatest for smooth floating shots, but lightweight and fairly sturdy. Plus, for an extra $100, you can add wheels, which makes for great dolly shots on smooth surfaces. I used wheels on this shot:

https://www.pond5.com/stock-footage/483071

Sorry, this one is very heavy.

I think 7 lbs. is a good weight for a tripod.

Yeah, but I have to carry it when I hike.

For time-lapse phography (shooting clouds for few hours in windy weather) I use the Manfrotto 055CB and it works quite well. I have another Manfrotto 190MF4 but it is too light and needs few bricks / stones fixed to the centre to keep it stable in wind.

Zygis

I also have one like this: http://bit.ly/GrwsE, but when you start to get into the 3-5 lbs range, they tend to get a bit flimsy.

Plus, to level the camera, you have to fiddle with the legs. Cumbersome.

You will not get a light tripod that does not vibrate in the wind... especially with a light camera.

I'm a tripod

Bryan i don't think it's long enough for you to be qualified as a tripod. lol

Come on guys there isn't a tripod out there that is self adjusting but there are video heads that can be leveled no matter what the ground level is. That is if you have the money.

I use a 3 lb. tripod when out in the field only because i do alot of walking with the camera mounted. The only draw back to a light tripod is when the legs are fully extended and you're trying to shoot at a full 20x lens as the picture is stable.