Any Reason you paid TFM$$$ for your tripod???
Jan 21, 2017 15:12:51 #
Jan 21, 2017 15:28:16 #
jerryc41 wrote:
Thom Hogan tells you how to save money on a tripod. Buy a good one first.
http://www.bythom.com/support.htm
http://www.bythom.com/support.htm
Jan 21, 2017 15:29:09 #
SharpShooter wrote:
Peter....., if it's STILL, that's not exactly FAST food!, now is it?!! 
Oh, I don't know, if well balanced on skis or a skateboard one can adopt a somewhat still position and still travel pretty fast! It even helps with the aerodynamics to go even faster, at least on skis!
Jan 21, 2017 15:48:11 #
Tripod? Do I need one of them thingies?
Oh yeah, I actually do use them for video and astro.
I keep one at home, one at work, and one in each vehicle.
Oh yeah, I actually do use them for video and astro.
I keep one at home, one at work, and one in each vehicle.
Jan 21, 2017 16:05:34 #
That's a little harsh don't you think? I don't recall any name calling. His post is obviously aimed at people who have complained about the cost of certain tripods. I think he is offering a constructive solution to some instances of the stabilization problem. Certainly adding weight be it rocks or sandbags can be overdone but most people who are serious enough about the pursuit of photography to spend hundreds or thousands of dollars on their equipment would know when to stop piling on the rocks.
Jan 21, 2017 16:44:02 #
Jwshelton
Loc: Denver,CO
Thank you for sharing.
I commend you creativity, but am disappointed that you had to spoil it with the attitude.
While this works for you in you situation,
it would not work for me in several environments where I have photographed.
- Yellowstone in January, Masi Mara and Antarctica.
I commend you creativity, but am disappointed that you had to spoil it with the attitude.
While this works for you in you situation,
it would not work for me in several environments where I have photographed.
- Yellowstone in January, Masi Mara and Antarctica.
Jan 21, 2017 17:37:09 #
Jwshelton wrote:
Thank you for sharing.
I commend you creativity, but am disappointed that you had to spoil it with the attitude.
While this works for you in you situation,
it would not work for me in several environments where I have photographed.
- Yellowstone in January, Masi Mara and Antarctica.
I commend you creativity, but am disappointed that you had to spoil it with the attitude.
While this works for you in you situation,
it would not work for me in several environments where I have photographed.
- Yellowstone in January, Masi Mara and Antarctica.
If you used the <quote reply> function we would know who you were responding to. It makes it easier to follow...
Jan 21, 2017 18:12:53 #
Jwshelton
Loc: Denver,CO
Peterff wrote:
If you used the <quote reply> function we would know who you were responding to. It makes it easier to follow...
I assumed that if you read the initial comments it was a bit obvious.
Jan 21, 2017 18:16:32 #
Jan 21, 2017 18:41:47 #
Kuzano wrote:
I see people complaining about how much they paid for adequate capacity for their gear on the tripod.
Isn't there a BFRock somewhere near where you are shooting?
Why not learn what I learned from NewYorkInstituteofPhotography in the seventies. Don't carry your stabilizing weight all the way to your photo site. God planted rocks there for you. Sew one of these up.
Tell RRS and some of the others to "Go Stuff It"!!!
Isn't there a BFRock somewhere near where you are shooting?
Why not learn what I learned from NewYorkInstituteofPhotography in the seventies. Don't carry your stabilizing weight all the way to your photo site. God planted rocks there for you. Sew one of these up.
Tell RRS and some of the others to "Go Stuff It"!!!
Ssshhhh! Don't let this get out! Once it does, RRS and Gitzo will never ever sell a high-end tripod again! But they just might sell a new improved rock-hammock.
Jan 21, 2017 18:50:21 #
Jwshelton wrote:
I assumed that if you read the initial comments it was a bit obvious.
No. Assumptions aren't always a good thing. Obvious to you isn't the same as obvious to everybody else.
Jan 21, 2017 18:51:09 #
al lehman wrote:
well stated
To whom were you responding?
Jan 21, 2017 18:57:26 #
I think I'll trust my Gitzo 3530LS /Wimberley WH-200 for my 500 F4. Bet that rock must weigh a bit to pack :)
That hammock looks like the Oben Tripod Hammock from B&H for $11.00.
https://www.bhphotovideo.com/c/product/1038289-REG/oben_stb_10_stone_bag_for_tripods.html
Make sure you weigh your stone first to ensure it doesn't exceed the load capacity
That hammock looks like the Oben Tripod Hammock from B&H for $11.00.
https://www.bhphotovideo.com/c/product/1038289-REG/oben_stb_10_stone_bag_for_tripods.html
Make sure you weigh your stone first to ensure it doesn't exceed the load capacity
Jan 21, 2017 19:31:31 #
Haydon wrote:
I think I'll trust my Gitzo 3530LS /Wimberley WH-200 for my 500 F4. Bet that rock must weigh a bit to pack :)
That hammock looks like the Oben Tripod Hammock from B&H for $11.00.
https://www.bhphotovideo.com/c/product/1038289-REG/oben_stb_10_stone_bag_for_tripods.html
Make sure you weigh your stone first to ensure it doesn't exceed the load capacity
That hammock looks like the Oben Tripod Hammock from B&H for $11.00.
https://www.bhphotovideo.com/c/product/1038289-REG/oben_stb_10_stone_bag_for_tripods.html
Make sure you weigh your stone first to ensure it doesn't exceed the load capacity
Surely a stone is 14 lbs, isn't it? Even my old lightweight Vanguard supports a massive 4.4lbs. Maybe that's one reason why I got the Gitzo that supports 55lbs and passes the Gene51 test!
Jan 21, 2017 19:41:53 #
RRS
Loc: Not sure
Peterff wrote:
Surely a stone is 14 lbs, isn't it? Even my old lightweight Vanguard supports a massive 4.4lbs. Maybe that's one reason why I got the Gitzo that supports 55lbs and passes the Gene51 test!
And to think I stayed up all night studying for that test. The good news is that I did pass that test with flying colors (Adobe RGB)!
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