tbh I've used the Peak Design Travel Tripod Carbon Fiber for years, its great. also grab a Really Right Stuff L-Bracket for Canon 5D Mark IV!! switching to portrait is sooo much easier lol.

> grab a Really Right Stuff L-Bracket Seconding the recommendation above—that L-bracket is literally essential for the 5D IV. If you're budget-conscious, skip the square filters and grab a Hoya 77mm NXT Plus Circular Polarizer Filter and a Breakthrough Photography 77mm X4 Fixed ND 6-Stop Filter instead. Also, the Benro Mach3 2 Series Carbon Fiber Tripod is way cheaper and it's been pretty solid for me in high winds! gl!

I've spent way too much time chasing light only to have a shot ruined by a tripod that couldn't handle the weight of my 5D IV. One time in the high desert, a gust of wind literally vibrated my cheap legs so much the stars looked like little worms in the long exposure... it was totally heartbreaking. Since then, I'm super cautious about stability and weight limits.

• The Tripod: Be careful with those ultra-light travel brands. Theyre okay for mirrorless, but for a chunky DSLR like ours, I would suggest the Gitzo GT2545T Series 2 Traveler Carbon Fiber Tripod. Its expensive but it locks down like a tank and wont fail you when youre miles from the car. Honestly, dont risk a heavy camera on a wobbly center column.
• The L-Bracket: You 100% need this for landscapes. Just make sure to get one specifically for the Mark IV. I use the Kirk Photo BL-5D4 L-Bracket because it fits the body contours perfectly. I've seen cheaper 'universal' ones slip and scratch the bottom of the camera, which is just not worth the savings imo.
• Filters: I'm a bit wary of square systems tbh. They can leak light into the sensor if you arent perfect with the gaskets and foam. I usually stick with the B+W 77mm XS-Pro Kaesemann Circular Polarizer for reliability. Its much easier to manage when your hands are freezing and youre rushing to catch the sunrise... simpler is usually better in the field.

Tbh I’ve been shooting with the 5D series since the original Mark I, and the landscape accessory market has changed so much lately. Back in the day, you basically had to drop $1k on a Gitzo to get real stability, but the market has shifted. Brands like Leofoto are realy closing the gap now. I switched my heavy old rig for the [[Leofoto LS-324C Ranger Series Tripod]] and honestly, the build quality is about 90% of the premium stuff for half the cost. Regarding filters, if you're shooting sunrise, screw-ons can be a total pain for graduated effects. I found that investing in a square system like the [[Haida M10 Filter Holder Kit]] was much more cost-effective in the long run than buying multiple high-end 77mm or 82mm screw-ons for every lens in the bag. Also, for the L-bracket, dont feel like you need the most expensive one; something like the [[SmallRig L-Bracket for Canon 5D Mark IV]] works perfectly well tho. TL;DR: Don't get trapped by the big name 'prestige' brands. Market disruptors like Leofoto and Haida give you pro performance without the massive price tag.

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