Choices for a tri-pod and gimbal head???
May 21, 2016 10:38:44 #
Yep, waiting for the big brown truck to deliver my new Sigma 150-600 contemporary next Wednesday. (whew, I hope Jim Bob doesn't jump all over me) My question is what would be a good combination of tri-pods and gimbal heads to use for BIF. I now have a Vanguard 263 with a pistol grip, which I like, but just don't think it will handle the weight. I will either be shooting with a Canon 5D MKII or my 7D MKII. I would like to stay around $400-500 for the combo. Is there something out there you folks are using that would fit my budget, and be good as well? Thanks to all for your advice.
Michael
Michael
May 21, 2016 10:46:21 #
You might have a problem in purchasing a gimbal and tripod for that combined price. A good tripod alone will cost you that much without the head.
May 21, 2016 10:59:15 #
Michael,
Here's a gimbal head to take a check. The owner of the store is a UHH member, as well.
http://www.cameracottage.com/equipment
He'll probably have a good suggestion for tripod choices, as well.
--Bob
Here's a gimbal head to take a check. The owner of the store is a UHH member, as well.
http://www.cameracottage.com/equipment
He'll probably have a good suggestion for tripod choices, as well.
--Bob
Jakebrake wrote:
Yep, waiting for the big brown truck to deliver my... (show quote)
May 21, 2016 11:08:13 #
Remember that the longer the extendable center post, the less stable the tripod with post fully extended. The best tripod is tripod with the leg hinges at eye level for stability and weight holding. also creates a broader more stable base. I look for that, or simply do not fully extend the center post. Also secondary weight added under the center point is important to me. I carry a net bag to fill with rubble on site and hang under the tripod close to the hinge point.
No more than three section, round legs. No odd shapes leg portions. I use a three way pan head. Same head for 40 years. No pistol grips. Never saw need for Gimbal. Cheezy way to say, "I can't control the weight of my camera, unless gravity helps position it!"
No more than three section, round legs. No odd shapes leg portions. I use a three way pan head. Same head for 40 years. No pistol grips. Never saw need for Gimbal. Cheezy way to say, "I can't control the weight of my camera, unless gravity helps position it!"
May 21, 2016 11:37:08 #
The Sigma 150-600C is substantially lighter , almost 2 pounds, than the S model, which I own. I have a Manfrotto tripod I paid about $180 for and a, I believe it's a ProMaster or something like that, gimbal I paid around $150 for. I've been using this combo for my Sigma 150-600S for over a year now and; it's been to the North Carolina Outer Banks twice, Ocean City MD and Assateague island several times, dragged through the woods numerous times and is used two or three times a week. You can get a decent tripod gimbal head combo for under $350 if you don't go for the fancy specialty brands that overpriced their merchandise just because they're selling a name along with a product.
May 21, 2016 11:44:29 #
Jakebrake ...take a look at the Movo GH800 $199.95 ... The absolute best Gimbal Head for the money ...Google or eBay it ....
As for the tripod ...…, carbon fiber NO center column ... That can hold min 50 lbs ... I use a FOTOPRO T-83 C it's an $895 beast that is rated at 75lbs .. 36mm top tubes .., important was that I have posted on this forum agnausium ..., bought from a Canadian on line camera supplier shipped for $429.00 ..(the Canadian $ to US $ makes this price happen ) ...now I have a copy of a $1,000 plus RRS carbon fiber ....
You can get a lesser model than the T-83 C and pay less ...few need the beast of a carbon fiber tripod I have ...
Good Luck ...
As for the tripod ...…, carbon fiber NO center column ... That can hold min 50 lbs ... I use a FOTOPRO T-83 C it's an $895 beast that is rated at 75lbs .. 36mm top tubes .., important was that I have posted on this forum agnausium ..., bought from a Canadian on line camera supplier shipped for $429.00 ..(the Canadian $ to US $ makes this price happen ) ...now I have a copy of a $1,000 plus RRS carbon fiber ....
You can get a lesser model than the T-83 C and pay less ...few need the beast of a carbon fiber tripod I have ...
Good Luck ...
May 21, 2016 11:45:53 #
Sorry mr Kuzano but I'd like to disagreed, a Gimball head, once properly adjusted, give you the freedom to let go your camera and be instantly ready to point somewhere else whiteout any restriction, when used with a zoom lens part of it is lost when you change focal but it's a minor, very minor inconvenience/irritation as far as I'm concerned
May 21, 2016 12:14:05 #
rmalarz wrote:
Michael,
Here's a gimbal head to take a check. The owner of the store is a UHH member, as well.
http://www.cameracottage.com/equipment
He'll probably have a good suggestion for tripod choices, as well.
--Bob
Here's a gimbal head to take a check. The owner of the store is a UHH member, as well.
http://www.cameracottage.com/equipment
He'll probably have a good suggestion for tripod choices, as well.
--Bob
Thanks Bob. I went to the link you provided and emailed him for suggestions.
A couple of years ago I bought a Puffin Pad from him and his service is most excellent!
Michael
May 21, 2016 12:22:16 #
Kuzano wrote:
Remember that the longer the extendable center pos... (show quote)
Thank you for the information. Due to mobility issues, I will be sitting down when I'm fully set up just waiting for the birds. I shoot a lot at the Rocky Mountain Arsenal Wildlife Refuge here in the Denver area.
May 21, 2016 12:24:36 #
Dr.Nikon wrote:
Jakebrake ...take a look at the Movo GH800 $199.95... (show quote)
Thanks for the recommendations. I'm headed to Amazon and ebay for a look. However, I will await a reply from MTshooter @ Camera Cottage for his sage advice.
May 21, 2016 12:53:38 #
I have the Nest gimbal (~$300) on a $200 Giottos tripod and it works great for me.
May 21, 2016 13:41:52 #
rwilson1942 wrote:
I have the Nest gimbal (~$300) on a $200 Giottos tripod and it works great for me.
That is right in my budget range. I have been emailing Carter @ his business, just waiting for a reply. The Nest gimbal has excellent reviews.
Thanks for the info.
Michael
May 21, 2016 15:16:33 #
Jakebrake wrote:
Thank you for the information. Due to mobility issues, I will be sitting down when I'm fully set up just waiting for the birds. I shoot a lot at the Rocky Mountain Arsenal Wildlife Refuge here in the Denver area.
41 years ago my Green Lizard and I hauled a lot of Boom-Booms out of there. I never figured the day would come that people would get to see some of those animals in there.
May 21, 2016 15:36:21 #
Movo and Nest are the same Carbon fiber Gimbal " for $100 less .., why pay more ...? Spend $200 on the best gimbal (Movo) and Apply the money you saved on a carbon fiber tripod ...
How did I find the FotoPro carbon fiber tripods out of Canada at almost half the price sold in America... Simple .., a friend of mine is a National Geographic Photographer ..., this is what he hikes with using the big lenses ... And some of his co-workers at NATGEO .. use the same ...extremely strong.. Carbon fiber is special industrial from Mitsabushi Japan .. I can suspend my 200lbs from it .. It will hold me off the ground ... and like I say ... It is a clone of the RRS one , but with stronger carbon fiber wrap ...! And 1/3 the price ...
But as I say ... No one seems to listen ..., ? Go figure ....
How did I find the FotoPro carbon fiber tripods out of Canada at almost half the price sold in America... Simple .., a friend of mine is a National Geographic Photographer ..., this is what he hikes with using the big lenses ... And some of his co-workers at NATGEO .. use the same ...extremely strong.. Carbon fiber is special industrial from Mitsabushi Japan .. I can suspend my 200lbs from it .. It will hold me off the ground ... and like I say ... It is a clone of the RRS one , but with stronger carbon fiber wrap ...! And 1/3 the price ...
But as I say ... No one seems to listen ..., ? Go figure ....
May 21, 2016 15:48:54 #
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