What Tripod to buy?
May 3, 2018 12:11:07 #
Hi everyone..I need some help. I just got the Sigma 150-600mm contemporary lens and I'm finding my tripod just can't handle the weight. It shakes with every photo, even using a remote. Hand held will need lots of practice and weight lifting to build up my arms! Any help will be appreciated...Thanks!
May 3, 2018 12:31:01 #
1. Long enough, so you don't have to bend too much when you work
2. Flip locks, with adjustable tension
3. Short when folded to fit into your air travel bag
4. Get a larger, comfortable ball head or panoramic head (purchased separatelly)
5. Sturdy enough legs to hold your camera with the heaviest lenses on.
6,.Reversible central column for low angle photography
7. Reasonably lightweigh so you will not object to carry it on all trips
2. Flip locks, with adjustable tension
3. Short when folded to fit into your air travel bag
4. Get a larger, comfortable ball head or panoramic head (purchased separatelly)
5. Sturdy enough legs to hold your camera with the heaviest lenses on.
6,.Reversible central column for low angle photography
7. Reasonably lightweigh so you will not object to carry it on all trips
May 3, 2018 12:38:42 #
You don't offer a budget, and tripods, as you may already have seen, can cost from under $100 to over $1000.
Don't scrimp on the unit to save a few bucks, though - a cheap tripod will only need replacing.
For that kind of long lens you might also want to consider getting a gimbal head, at least if you plan to shoot birds in flight and other similar action type shots...this will add a another few hundred bucks to the kit.
Some of the reputable brands with excellent products are Gitzo, Manfrotto (actually both he same company nowadays) and ReallyRightStuff - it ain't cheap but then again you've invested in pretty good glass so if you want the best results you'll need to invest in the "legs" as well.
Don't scrimp on the unit to save a few bucks, though - a cheap tripod will only need replacing.
For that kind of long lens you might also want to consider getting a gimbal head, at least if you plan to shoot birds in flight and other similar action type shots...this will add a another few hundred bucks to the kit.
Some of the reputable brands with excellent products are Gitzo, Manfrotto (actually both he same company nowadays) and ReallyRightStuff - it ain't cheap but then again you've invested in pretty good glass so if you want the best results you'll need to invest in the "legs" as well.
May 3, 2018 12:55:35 #
cat2560 wrote:
Hi everyone..I need some help. I just got the Sigma 150-600mm contemporary lens and I'm finding my tripod just can't handle the weight. It shakes with every photo, even using a remote. Hand held will need lots of practice and weight lifting to build up my arms! Any help will be appreciated...Thanks!
You mention using a remote. This makes me wonder what you are shooting. Obviously not BIF. Is it wildlife? Landscape? What?
May 3, 2018 12:56:44 #
Which ever tripod you decide on, get a gimbal head instead of a ball head if you plan on doing birds or other wildlife.
May 3, 2018 13:10:56 #
cat2560 wrote:
Hi everyone..I need some help. I just got the Sigma 150-600mm contemporary lens and I'm finding my tripod just can't handle the weight. It shakes with every photo, even using a remote. Hand held will need lots of practice and weight lifting to build up my arms! Any help will be appreciated...Thanks!
Tripods are one of the more common topics here at UHH
These are links to a few of the more recent discussions:
http://www.uglyhedgehog.com/t-525901-1.html
http://www.uglyhedgehog.com/t-522447-1.html
http://www.uglyhedgehog.com/t-519853-1.html
Pour your self a fresh cup of coffee, or grab a beer, there is plenty to read and a lot to learn there
May 3, 2018 13:20:28 #
Instead of shooting with a remote, try draping your arm over the lens. That will dampen a whole lot of vibration.
Also be sure you are using a high shutter speed.
A good tripod is a good investment. The brands mentioned above are all good. Really Right Stuff can give you a recommendation if you call and tell them and what you intend to do.
Good luck.
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Also be sure you are using a high shutter speed.
A good tripod is a good investment. The brands mentioned above are all good. Really Right Stuff can give you a recommendation if you call and tell them and what you intend to do.
Good luck.
--
May 3, 2018 16:33:08 #
Paul J. Svetlik wrote:
1. Long enough, so you don't have to bend too much when you work
2. Flip locks, with adjustable tension
3. Short when folded to fit into your air travel bag
4. Get a larger, comfortable ball head or panoramic head (purchased separatelly)
5. Sturdy enough legs to hold your camera with the heaviest lenses on.
6,.Reversible central column for low angle photography
7. Reasonably lightweigh so you will not object to carry it on all trips
2. Flip locks, with adjustable tension
3. Short when folded to fit into your air travel bag
4. Get a larger, comfortable ball head or panoramic head (purchased separatelly)
5. Sturdy enough legs to hold your camera with the heaviest lenses on.
6,.Reversible central column for low angle photography
7. Reasonably lightweigh so you will not object to carry it on all trips
Sounds reasonable enough.. thanks!
May 3, 2018 16:34:40 #
f8lee wrote:
You don't offer a budget, and tripods, as you may ... (show quote)
Thanks.. I'll look those up 😊
May 3, 2018 16:36:27 #
dsmeltz wrote:
You mention using a remote. This makes me wonder what you are shooting. Obviously not BIF. Is it wildlife? Landscape? What?
The remote was for some moon rising shots. Mostly I like shooting birds and wildlife with this lens but wanted to try it out on the moon
May 3, 2018 16:37:23 #
rwilson1942 wrote:
Which ever tripod you decide on, get a gimbal head instead of a ball head if you plan on doing birds or other wildlife.
Thank you.. I will check this out..😊
May 3, 2018 16:39:19 #
Rich1939 wrote:
Tripods are one of the more common topics here at UHH
These are links to a few of the more recent discussions:
http://www.uglyhedgehog.com/t-525901-1.html
http://www.uglyhedgehog.com/t-522447-1.html
http://www.uglyhedgehog.com/t-519853-1.html
Pour your self a fresh cup of coffee, or grab a beer, there is plenty to read and a lot to learn there
These are links to a few of the more recent discussions:
http://www.uglyhedgehog.com/t-525901-1.html
http://www.uglyhedgehog.com/t-522447-1.html
http://www.uglyhedgehog.com/t-519853-1.html
Pour your self a fresh cup of coffee, or grab a beer, there is plenty to read and a lot to learn there
Thank you! I'm headed for the coffee pot right now 😊
May 3, 2018 16:41:40 #
Bill_de wrote:
Instead of shooting with a remote, try draping your arm over the lens. That will dampen a whole lot of vibration.
Also be sure you are using a high shutter speed.
A good tripod is a good investment. The brands mentioned above are all good. Really Right Stuff can give you a recommendation if you call and tell them and what you intend to do.
Good luck.
--
Also be sure you are using a high shutter speed.
A good tripod is a good investment. The brands mentioned above are all good. Really Right Stuff can give you a recommendation if you call and tell them and what you intend to do.
Good luck.
--
Thank you.. I will call them and tell them what I need. I tried to save money, but this beast of a lens deserves better! 😎
May 3, 2018 17:30:20 #
cat2560 wrote:
The remote was for some moon rising shots. Mostly I like shooting birds and wildlife with this lens but wanted to try it out on the moon
OK. Finally some useful info. You want the nest tripod and gimbal. Go to Camera Cottage
http://www.cameracottage.com/apps/webstore/
May 3, 2018 19:48:12 #
dsmeltz wrote:
OK. Finally some useful info. You want the nest tripod and gimbal. Go to Camera Cottage
http://www.cameracottage.com/apps/webstore/
http://www.cameracottage.com/apps/webstore/
Thank you 😊
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