09-14-2012, 11:49 PM
I would def not be too worried about how my tripod looks after using, but as someone else said, it's hard to have a choice if you make your decision on the basis of features.
the Gitzo we have looks the same after 20 years. the Bogen/Manfrotto looks about the same as new, too.
the Gitzo we have looks the same after 20 years. the Bogen/Manfrotto looks about the same as new, too.