The Tripod Two-Step
Sep 25, 2022 14:38:33 #
Sep 25, 2022 14:48:31 #
Spirit Vision Photography wrote:
I’m see no reason for quick release plates. 🤔
Do you shoot with multiple cameras?
Do you have L-plates on all your bodies?
Do you have dove-tails on all your tripod collars?
Do you have any RRS products?
Do you have any quick release lever-clamps?
If you don't have the experiences, you don't have the knowledge.
Sep 25, 2022 15:27:12 #
Beenthere wrote:
One of the reasons I am glad I moved to the Olympus M4/3 system, with it's superior IBIS (In Body Image Stabilization). I have a couple of tripods, but seldom use them, and only when absolutely necessary. I liked the Oly M4/3 for other features and was surprised at the usefulness of the "stabilization."
Lucky! IBIS is way out of my price range but thankfully all of my primary use lenses are stabilized. Even so, a tripod is useful. I just need to rethink my process of when to mount the camera and what type of plate I'm using. I have an inexpensive tripod,(Promaster 7100) but it's got a rock solid locking mechanism.
Sep 25, 2022 15:35:48 #
I believe that video was done by a young British woman by the name of Courtney Victoria.
I like her channel. She laces it with the proper amount of seriousness and humor.
I like her channel. She laces it with the proper amount of seriousness and humor.
Sep 25, 2022 16:22:52 #
I use Arca Swiss equipment and have never had a failure.
--Bob
--Bob
jerryc41 wrote:
1. Attach the camera to the tripod.
2. Grip it firmly and make sure it is attached securely.
On YouTube last night, I watched a pro photographer demonstrate how a D750 and a 24-70mm lens fell from the tripod, bounced onto the rocks, and landed in a stream. Although the screw on the Arca-Swiss plate was tight, the camera wasn't firmly seated in the plate. The camera and lens were insured, but still, you don't want that to happen.
2. Grip it firmly and make sure it is attached securely.
On YouTube last night, I watched a pro photographer demonstrate how a D750 and a 24-70mm lens fell from the tripod, bounced onto the rocks, and landed in a stream. Although the screw on the Arca-Swiss plate was tight, the camera wasn't firmly seated in the plate. The camera and lens were insured, but still, you don't want that to happen.
Sep 25, 2022 19:13:22 #
CHG_CANON wrote:
I'm not on utube, but I'm one of those that carries my camera locked into an RRS clamp on a tripod over the shoulder, for as long as 2+ miles at a time to get where I'm going.
Well, thank you. That encourages me to try it too. Its a hassle to always unmount, unzip, etc.
Sep 25, 2022 22:32:58 #
jerryc41 wrote:
1. Attach the camera to the tripod.
2. Grip it firmly and make sure it is attached securely.
On YouTube last night, I watched a pro photographer demonstrate how a D750 and a 24-70mm lens fell from the tripod, bounced onto the rocks, and landed in a stream. Although the screw on the Arca-Swiss plate was tight, the camera wasn't firmly seated in the plate. The camera and lens were insured, but still, you don't want that to happen.
2. Grip it firmly and make sure it is attached securely.
On YouTube last night, I watched a pro photographer demonstrate how a D750 and a 24-70mm lens fell from the tripod, bounced onto the rocks, and landed in a stream. Although the screw on the Arca-Swiss plate was tight, the camera wasn't firmly seated in the plate. The camera and lens were insured, but still, you don't want that to happen.
3. Never buy a camera you can not afford to lose.
4. If you really like your camera, buy a second one just like it and leave it at home.
Boris
Sep 25, 2022 22:49:14 #
Architect1776 wrote:
Isn't there a law written by a Murphy?
Isn't there a law written by a Murphy?
Murphy was an engineer who worked for the government.
Sep 25, 2022 22:57:21 #
CHG_CANON wrote:
I'm not on utube, but I'm one of those that carries my camera locked into an RRS clamp on a tripod over the shoulder, for as long as 2+ miles at a time to get where I'm going.
I do the same. WH-101 Classic Wimberley, manfrotto 055 pro tripod, canon 5D4, 100-400 L lens = heavy but I haul it. About 11 lbs.
Sep 26, 2022 01:15:18 #
kcooke wrote:
I do the same. WH-101 Classic Wimberley, manfrotto 055 pro tripod, canon 5D4, 100-400 L lens = heavy but I haul it. About 11 lbs.
I had my tripod legs reconditioned by RRS back around the past new year (a 10ish year old model, now discontinued). I'm now thinking maybe that weight hanging off the shoulder maybe shortened the life of the adhesive where the legs connect into the platform. The repair was a modest amount making the tripod as good as new, but I'll reconsider how long (distance) and why I carry the camera attached, especially for really long walks, where I might consider other options.
Sep 26, 2022 07:26:58 #
CHG_CANON wrote:
With an RRS lever-release, you can't close the lever without the camera (plate) properly set. Like lots of things, you get what you pay for. And if not, you'd better have it insured.
"you get what you pay for." How do know it was not top of the line? You jumped right to being sarcastic. It was a mistake caused by the person, not the equipment.
Sep 26, 2022 08:21:23 #
traderjohn wrote:
"you get what you pay for." How do know it was not top of the line? You jumped right to being sarcastic. It was a mistake caused by the person, not the equipment.
Success is the photographer. Failure is the equipment. You know this.
Sep 26, 2022 10:24:33 #
CHG_CANON wrote:
Do you shoot with multiple cameras?
Do you have L-plates on all your bodies?
Do you have dove-tails on all your tripod collars?
Do you have any RRS products?
Do you have any quick release lever-clamps?
If you don't have the experiences, you don't have the knowledge.
Do you have L-plates on all your bodies?
Do you have dove-tails on all your tripod collars?
Do you have any RRS products?
Do you have any quick release lever-clamps?
If you don't have the experiences, you don't have the knowledge.
Yes, I have shy with multiple cameras, etc. You are assuming from my opinion that I have no knowledge or experience from my 45 years of photography experience. I’m not the uneducated, ignorant person that you assume that I am. I was just stating my “opinion” on the subject.
Sep 26, 2022 10:41:57 #
Spirit Vision Photography wrote:
Yes, I have shy with multiple cameras, etc. You are assuming from my opinion that I have no knowledge or experience from my 45 years of photography experience. I’m not the uneducated, ignorant person that you assume that I am. I was just stating my “opinion” on the subject.
No, rather, I expected you had no experience with the specific topic and equipment being discussed, a common UHH trait ... Note how the questions are specifically designed to probe your qualifications behind the opinion, and yet is seems, you filled in a different list of questions.
Sep 26, 2022 10:46:16 #
NCMtnMan
Loc: N. Fork New River, Ashe Co., NC
Try a safety cable attached to the camera's strap connection and clipped on to the tripod. If the camera and lens slip off the cable will keep them from hitting the ground, rocks, water whatever. They may get some scratches, but should prevent major damage.
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