What type of tripod to get
Sep 21, 2012 12:11:30 #
jeep_daddy wrote:
Costco has a carbon fiber with ball head for $99 that includes free shipping. A friend of mine just got one yesterday and he said 'no plastic' and the legs tighten like the Gitzo carbon fiber tripods. It will work well with a body and lens as heavy as the Canon 24-70mm f2.8
http://www.costco.com/Dolica-Proline-60%22-Carbon-Fiber-Tripod-with-Ball-Head-Bundle-ZX600B103.product.11746472.html
Worth a trip just for the hot dogs!
Sep 21, 2012 12:11:55 #
Dtil2012 wrote:
I have $350 to spend on tripod. what are your suggestions. also pan head, or ball head. I take manly pictures not much video. Thank you for your input.Dennis
Hello Dtil2012
Check this site out. See below.
http://www.dolica.com/categories/Tripods-and-Monopods/
Sep 21, 2012 13:17:28 #
I have a lovely Giottos Aluminum 3 sec tripod MT9371 and a Giottos ballhead MH1000-652 (22m lb load both). I have had them out of the case a total of 3 times. It is heavy for me since I injured my back and I will sell them if anyone is interested. The tripod is made like a tank...really well done. I will let them go for $225.00 plus $16.00 postage. I have replaced it with a lighter Benro that I am still not happy with because although lighter, it is not good for holding a 200-400mm lens.
Sep 21, 2012 13:22:17 #
GoofyNewfie wrote:
quote=Scoutman quote=Dtil2012 I have $350 to spe... (show quote)
Correcto. Shoulda. Linked.
Sep 21, 2012 13:36:29 #
I use an Induro Tripod with a ball type head and it works for me very well. I don't shoot video only DSLR and I found it easy to use and not hard to pack around.
http://www.indurogear.com/products_Tripod-Kits.html
http://www.indurogear.com/products_Tripod-Kits.html
Sep 21, 2012 15:01:05 #
bnc
Loc: Nashville, TN
Dtil2012 wrote:
I have $350 to spend on tripod. what are your suggestions. also pan head, or ball head. I take manly pictures not much video. Thank you for your input.Dennis
If you take manly pictures you should probably look for a manly tripod. :)
Sep 21, 2012 15:42:21 #
bnc wrote:
If you take manly pictures you should probably look for a manly tripod. :)
Dtil2012 wrote:
I have $350 to spend on tripod. what are your suggestions. also pan head, or ball head. I take manly pictures not much video. Thank you for your input.Dennis
If you take manly pictures you should probably look for a manly tripod. :)
The Gorilla tripod is manly but dont think its good for supporting much.
Sep 21, 2012 15:54:55 #
mafadecay wrote:
The Gorilla tripod is manly but dont think its good for supporting much.
bnc wrote:
If you take manly pictures you should probably look for a manly tripod. :)
Dtil2012 wrote:
I have $350 to spend on tripod. what are your suggestions. also pan head, or ball head. I take manly pictures not much video. Thank you for your input.Dennis
If you take manly pictures you should probably look for a manly tripod. :)
The Gorilla tripod is manly but dont think its good for supporting much.
<flexing> ^^
Sep 21, 2012 18:49:39 #
http://www.costco.com/Dolica-Proline-60%22-Carbon-Fiber-Tripod-with-Ball-Head-Bundle-ZX600B103.product.11746472.html
Worth a trip just for the hot dogs![/quote]
Hot dogs??? Noooooooo don't do it!!! Step away from the hot dogs Newfie!!! They are the worst!!!
Worth a trip just for the hot dogs![/quote]
Hot dogs??? Noooooooo don't do it!!! Step away from the hot dogs Newfie!!! They are the worst!!!
Sep 21, 2012 19:32:54 #
magicunicorn
Loc: Melbourne Australia
To start with you need to know the weight of your camera and lens together,because you need one to hold that weight.
My camera and lens together weigh 5 kg so I went for manfretto 055xPROB with the 808 head... I was told it would last me a lifetime. It's very sturdy... I love it.
It cost me $360 with the good quality head.
Good luck hope this helps
My camera and lens together weigh 5 kg so I went for manfretto 055xPROB with the 808 head... I was told it would last me a lifetime. It's very sturdy... I love it.
It cost me $360 with the good quality head.
Good luck hope this helps
Sep 21, 2012 20:30:46 #
Teacher
Loc: Alabama
I've owned several makes of tripods, including Bogen, Manfrotto, Benro, Oben, Proline, Flashpoint. Most of them were good but some were really light duty. You have to watch that bottom leg in photos. Sometimes its about the size of a pencil compared to the others. So...if your hiking a lot, CF, if not Alum. Traveling a lot, 4 section, not so much, three section. Good ones and bad ones are made in China, Italy and USA. I've pulled the legs apart on several makes. It was not really a problem since I could put them back together and glue the clamps on the legs. Hope you have better luck than I've had.
Dtil2012 wrote:
I have $350 to spend on tripod. what are your suggestions. also pan head, or ball head. I take manly pictures not much video. Thank you for your input.Dennis
Sep 21, 2012 22:44:39 #
Dtil2012 wrote:
I have $350 to spend on tripod. what are your suggestions. also pan head, or ball head. I take manly pictures not much video. Thank you for your input.Dennis
Go to rogerandfrances.com. He used to post here quite a bit and knows lots about photography - especially tripods.
Sep 21, 2012 23:10:08 #
Take everyone's suggestions and see what is left on sale at Wolf/Ritz.
Hope you find a deal and a half. Craig's list is good also.
Hope you find a deal and a half. Craig's list is good also.
Sep 21, 2012 23:17:49 #
Fran wrote:
http://www.costco.com/Dolica-Proline-60%22-Carbon-Fiber-Tripod-with-Ball-Head-Bundle-ZX600B103.product.11746472.html
Worth a trip just for the hot dogs!
Worth a trip just for the hot dogs!
Hot dogs??? Noooooooo don't do it!!! Step away from the hot dogs Newfie!!! They are the worst!!![/quote]
But... I.. can't...stop! (actually, I have the brats)
Sep 21, 2012 23:42:18 #
I recently bought a Sirui from B&H. It is only about 2.5 lbs and folds up to about 15 inches. It is rated at 26 lbs. I plan on finally using it this week. It is a carbon fiber model. I have a heavier tripod by Induro which is also great but I wanted something lighter for my vacation in December to Colonial Williamsburg.
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