The very compact RRS TP-243 Ground Pod is made of solid Aircraft Aluminium with Stainless Steel components and can hold 25kg of Camera Equipment. This tripod is designed for Macro Lens Work, Large Super Telephoto Lenses and I say equally great for Travel Photography - for use with any lens.
The RRS BH-55 Ball Head is regarded by most as the best ball head available today - the easily visible quality is a great testament to that fact.
Like many niche companies RRS Only do mail order - but are very reliable and fast using UPS.
See http://www.reallyrightstuff.com/ for details.
