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Mar 19, 2020 12:25:49   #
LWW Loc: Banana Republic of America
 
MrPhotog wrote:
How high do you want it to be?


An excellent question, as is the weight of the head/body/combo at its max.

My suggestions are to have a tripod that 100% of rated weight should not be exceeded with the center post down and with the center post extended I don’t like the load to be over 50% of rated capacity.

A photographer who is 6 foot 5 inches using a D5 with a 600 f4 has a completely different set of needs from a 5 foot tall using a D3500 with an 18-140 kit lens.

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Mar 19, 2020 12:26:39   #
DWU2 Loc: Phoenix Arizona area
 
hpucker99 wrote:
I need to replace a 30 year old tripod that I use only for time lapse photography. I leave my setup in remote locations that few people can find or stumble across but don't want to spend more than $150 (or so) in case that dishonest hiker finds my gear and I need to replace everything. I use a refurbished Nikon D7200 with a refurbished Tokina wide angle lens and shoot day to night/night to day time lapses typically. It is not unusual for the camera to be out there for 24 hours or so. I am looking for for a tripod that is sturdy enough and weighs less than 4 pounds (the weight of my older tripod).

So the criteria are:

1) weight less than 4#
2) cost less than $150 or so
3) either 3 or 4 section
4) either twist or lock keg sections
5) doesn't have to be rock solid but not flimsy

I know the above is a conflicting set of vague requirements, so I expect a wide range of opinions. Have fun!
I need to replace a 30 year old tripod that I use ... (show quote)


There's an old saying from project management: good, fast, cheap - pick any two.

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Mar 19, 2020 12:39:19   #
newtoyou Loc: Eastport
 
hpucker99 wrote:
I need to replace a 30 year old tripod that I use only for time lapse photography. I leave my setup in remote locations that few people can find or stumble across but don't want to spend more than $150 (or so) in case that dishonest hiker finds my gear and I need to replace everything. I use a refurbished Nikon D7200 with a refurbished Tokina wide angle lens and shoot day to night/night to day time lapses typically. It is not unusual for the camera to be out there for 24 hours or so. I am looking for for a tripod that is sturdy enough and weighs less than 4 pounds (the weight of my older tripod).

So the criteria are:

1) weight less than 4#
2) cost less than $150 or so
3) either 3 or 4 section
4) either twist or lock keg sections
5) doesn't have to be rock solid but not flimsy

I know the above is a conflicting set of vague requirements, so I expect a wide range of opinions. Have fun!
I need to replace a 30 year old tripod that I use ... (show quote)



You have the fun of satisfying a GAS attack.
I am not about to get into that subject. Like Canon v Nikon.
But I suggest a site called Offer Up.
Look for photo gear, or photo tripods.
What is the word, ? plethora?, any way, a lot.
Similar to Ebay, your money is protected.
Happy hunting, you do not have to pay a fortune for hi end gear.
Bill

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Mar 19, 2020 13:27:13   #
Polock
 
sounds like your looking for a old Velbon VE-3, used from e-bay. all metal, heavy but not to extreme.
once locked down it's solid. it's cheap enough to give it some spray paint camo.
don't extend the smallest legs on any tripod for extra stiffness

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Mar 19, 2020 13:29:05   #
imagemeister Loc: mid east Florida
 
Polock wrote:

don't extend the smallest legs on any tripod for extra stiffness



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Mar 19, 2020 13:36:19   #
OldBobD Loc: Ohio
 
You can have light weight, sturdy, and low cost. Pick any two.

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Mar 19, 2020 14:15:28   #
TJBNovember Loc: Long Island, New York
 
I have a couple of Zomei aluminum, purchased on Amazon. I believe they fit your criteria, and are fairly stable when used at less then full extension.

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Mar 19, 2020 14:18:38   #
PhotosBySteve
 
Dream on

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Mar 19, 2020 14:40:48   #
markwilliam1
 
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Mar 19, 2020 15:19:08   #
Jsykes
 
https://www.bhphotovideo.com/c/product/1086007-REG/oben_ct_3535_be_208t_ct_3535_folding_5_section_carbon.html

$180

Carbon Fiber

Folded Length 12 inch

Used it recently for a trip to NZ, outstanding travel tripode

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Mar 19, 2020 15:27:08   #
RWR Loc: La Mesa, CA
 
photoman43 wrote:
Search for a USED Bogen or Manfroto 3021 or 3221 tripod. All aluminum, three section legs, easy to clean and new they cost about $100-120. I am not sure about the weight however.

With the two-section center column and hex wrench, the Bogen 3021 weigh 5.9 pounds (2671 grams).

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Mar 19, 2020 15:29:09   #
Siemienczuk
 
Abo wrote:
This "Vanguard" won the Technical Image Press Assosiation Award for best tripod
for years running. I've been using one for about 20 months, it's tall, but can get the camera
right down to ground level with a sensational trick up its sleeve.
solid, outstandingly versatile and extremely good value.


Yes! I've had this pod for a couple years, using (by coincidence) with a D7200. Works well even with Nikon 200-500. Very versatile, sturdy for price I think.

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Mar 19, 2020 15:55:44   #
Paul Diamond Loc: Atlanta, GA, USA
 
Look on ebay, take your time, investigate and learn. $150 can buy quite a lot if you want a used tripod. I've seen some smaller Linhof's within your price range. And I just bought a new Neewer carbon fiber from Emily and Lilly for less than your $150 budget, also ebay.

You might try a plastic bag full of rocks to hang from the base of your tripod and give it even more stability for your time lapse pictures.

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Mar 19, 2020 16:21:04   #
rmalarz Loc: Tempe, Arizona
 
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hpucker99 wrote:
I need to replace a 30 year old tripod that I use only for time lapse photography. I leave my setup in remote locations that few people can find or stumble across but don't want to spend more than $150 (or so) in case that dishonest hiker finds my gear and I need to replace everything. I use a refurbished Nikon D7200 with a refurbished Tokina wide angle lens and shoot day to night/night to day time lapses typically. It is not unusual for the camera to be out there for 24 hours or so. I am looking for for a tripod that is sturdy enough and weighs less than 4 pounds (the weight of my older tripod).

So the criteria are:

1) weight less than 4#
2) cost less than $150 or so
3) either 3 or 4 section
4) either twist or lock keg sections
5) doesn't have to be rock solid but not flimsy

I know the above is a conflicting set of vague requirements, so I expect a wide range of opinions. Have fun!
I need to replace a 30 year old tripod that I use ... (show quote)

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Mar 19, 2020 17:05:12   #
Fotoartist Loc: Detroit, Michigan
 
DWU2 wrote:
There's an old saying from project management: good, fast, cheap - pick any two.


Adapted to tripods it goes like this, Sturdy, Light, Cheap. You can only pick two.

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