Dutch Hill P900
Ultimate Nature Photography Tripod

More stability / Easier Setup / Greater Durability

I would simply sum it up like this. If your current model tripod is not providing the support you expected it would, then it is time to switch to the P900. I have tried everything else, but nothing is faster to setup or provides more stability at a reasonable weight. It has several novel features not found on other tripods that cost hundreds more. This is a wise choice in carbon fiber tripods for outdoor and general nature photography.

A student of mine told me about the Dutch Hill P900. Well, I tried it, and liked it so much, that I just had to became a dealer! This is one of the finest tripods I have ever used. I wholeheartedly recommend it.

The ultimate torture test for any piece of equipment is to dunk it in sea water and let the sand grind its way into every nook and cranny. Let's face it, the beach and tripods just weren't meant for each other. Some things have to be learned the hard way, and I have a lot of personal experience with testing the fine print in tripod warranties. The last one that I ruined was a Gitzo 1329 carbon fiber that cost over $600. They wanted $340 to fix it under the lifetime warranty.

You don't have to be a coastal photographer to appreciate this tripod. I have torture tested my P900 amphibious tripod in the desert, freshwater lakes & streams, and alpine snow zones, as well as my stomping grounds on the good old Oregon coast. The operation is always smooth and it is fast to set up, regardless of the environment.

This is a two-section protruded carbon fiber tripod that has no center column. This is one of my favorite features because you adjust the height by using the quick-release leg lever locks which are handy near the head of the unit. With no center post to raise, the tripod is always rock solid. The Maximum height is 60 inches (P900T is 70 inches) and the legs splay out at 90 degrees so that it can lie down flat on the ground. It is the only tripod that has eliminated 100% camera vibration with my Pentax 67II medium format camera. I have also used it with my Canon EOS 35mm system, and my Linhof Master Technika 4x5. This would be perfect for wildlife photography with super telephoto lenses in the 400mm to 800mm range or any digital camera. I recommend the Kirk Enterprises B1 Ballhead with this tripod.

This is my standard field tripod when not hiking long distances. The P900 take handle the terrible abuse I put my tripods through. It is is sturdy, steady and simple to use. I would use it for everything from 35mm, medium and large format.

THIS IS NOT A LIGHTWEIGHT HIKING TRIPOD. Please do not order this item if you don't notice that is weighs 6.5lbs legs only and that its collapsed length is 34.5". There are much lighter tripods out there are those that pack down to smaller collapsed lengths. They won't have the rock solid stability or durability of the P900, but they weigh less. Despite my devotion to the P900 as my everday field tripod, it is simply not my first choice for use in travel photography or for long, strenuous hikes.

SPECIFICATIONS

• Carbon fiber tubing and injection molded plastics unaffected by moisture including sea wate.r

• Thread size 3/8-16 / replaceable stainless steel tip protectors / 3 indexed leg positions including 90 degrees for ground level shooting.

• Max work load 28 lbs. Color Black. Warranty 2 years.

Please note: We do not ship Dutch Hill tripods to customers outside the U.S.

Add to Cart $458.95 (List Price $514.00) Dutch Hill P900 Carbon Fiber

Add to Cart $469.95 (List Price 544.00) Dutch Hill P900T Carbon Fiber TALL (extended length 10" more) Recommended for those over 6 ft. tall.

Add to Cart Rubber Foot Pads (set of 3, recommended) $22.00

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