Camera Tripods and Clamps

Tripod selection isn't as easy as it sounds, especially when one considers a quick release system. I selected the following after reviewing tripod weight, typical load, and stiffness. For me, the maximum load for the tripod in most cases is about 7 lbs (3.5 lbs for camera, and 3.5 lbs for medium telephoto).

Tripods

Accessory Model
Gitzo
Full size tripod
Part # GT-2531 Mountaineer
Supports 26.4 lbs
3-Section 6X Carbon Fibre (600)
Gitzo
Full size tripod
Part # GT-3531LSV Systematic
Includes 75mm Bowl Adapter (GS5320V75) for video head
Supports 39.7 lbs
3-Section 6X Carbon Fibre (775)
Giottos
Full size aluminum tripod
Part # MT-9261
3-Section Aluminum Tripod (140)
Giottos (Lost July 9, 2009)
Full size aluminum tripod
Part # GB2130
3-Section Aluminum Tripod (110)
Calcumet Photography
Mini Light Stand
Model: MF6025 (40)
Max Height: 4', Weight: 1.8 lbs
Calcumet Photography
Mini Light Stand
Model: MF6030 (40)
Max Height: 8', Weight: 2.5 lbs

Ball and Video Heads

 Really Right Stuff
Part # BH 40LR
Ballhead with Lever Release (375)
Really Right Stuff
Part # BH40-LVL
Tripod Leveling Plate for BH-40 Ball Head (45)
Manfrotto
Part #504HD
Video Fluid Head (350)
Manfrotto
Part #701HDV
Video Mini Fluid Head (130)

Quick Release Plates etc.

Manfrotto
Part #504PLONG
Spare Quick Release Plate for Manfrotto 504HD Fluid Head (65)
Really Right Stuff
Part # B2 LR II
80mm LR clamp w/dual mount
To provide Manfrotto Fluid Head with Arca-Swiss style compatibility (132)
Really Right Stuff
Part # B20D
Quick Release Mounting Plate
For Canon EOS 20D SLR (55)
Really Right Stuff
Part # BG9-L
Quick Release Mounting Plate
For Canon G9 Point and Shoot Camera (88)
Really Right Stuff
Part # BPnSS
Quick Release Mounting Plate
For Canon S95 Point and Shoot Camera (28)
Really Right Stuff
Part # L84
Quick Release Mounting Plate
For Canon telephone lenses (EF 70-200mm, EF 100-400mm) (55)
Really Right Stuff
Part # B6
Quick Release Mounting Plate
For Canon HF100 HD Camcorder (49)
Really Right Stuff
Part # B5D2-L
Quick Release L Mounting Plate
For Canon 5D Mark II (140)
Really Right Stuff
Part # L100
Quick Release L Mounting Plate
For Canon EF 100mm Macro Lens II (55)
Canon
Tripod Mount Ring D
For Canon EF 100mm Macro Lens II (190)

Miscellaneous Hardware

PhotoFlex
Umbrella adapter with Flash shoe
For supporting Flash and Umbrella (30)
PhotFlex Part #AC-BSWCP
Calumet Part #LT8205
Calumet Photography
Umbrella adapter with Flash shoe
For supporting Flash and Umbrella (20)
Calumet Part # MF6829
Calumet Photography (20)
1/2" dia. 21.75 long gooseneck arm
5/8" brass hex stud with 3/8" female thread @ one end
1/4" male thread @ other end
Calumet Part # MF6864
Calumet Photography
Part # CK7030
Tripod Support Platform
For supporting misc. items (40)