tripod help
Jan 22, 2012 10:13:22 #
Jan 22, 2012 10:16:28 #
one that I like and use is a Sunpack Platinum Plus 7500 tm
it is under $100 it is heavy duty, quick release, comes with two release plates, a little heavy no bad though, in my humble opinion a bargan
it is under $100 it is heavy duty, quick release, comes with two release plates, a little heavy no bad though, in my humble opinion a bargan
Jan 22, 2012 10:21:41 #
I have a sunpack 7500tm it is great it quick release comes with two release plates holds 1l pounds sells for under $100
in my opinion a bargan
in my opinion a bargan
Jan 22, 2012 10:26:37 #
Jan 22, 2012 10:27:37 #
I use my tripod very often,when shooting HDR and making small cooking videos in the kitchen i use the Manfrotto 3021 with 501 head,i am about 6'and it is perfect height for me
Jan 22, 2012 10:55:05 #
Bruce with a Canon wrote:
quote=halo hello all,can anyone help me choose a ... (show quote)
Like to ad a big "AMEN" to this after trying one that I had for another purpose and buying one without really trying it with my camera and lens, I finally went into Show Case Camera in Atlanta and tried out several and taking advantage of their expertise bought what should work for me now and in the future as I buy larger lens. "Cry once" and be done with it.
Jan 22, 2012 11:09:32 #
Jan 22, 2012 11:23:22 #
halo wrote:
hello all,can anyone help me choose a new tripod? ...one thats not too heavy yet sturdy,willing to pay 150 or less,have no idea about brands so this will be helpful too. thanks hila
This topic comes up quite frequently.
Quality tripods are expensive. Cheap ones are not very user friendly and tend to discourage the photographer from using it. I went with a Gitzo 2531 & a RRS BH30 ball head. Its so easy to set up and use that I seldom don't use it.
Here's something to consider.
http://bythom.com/support.htm
http://www.my-photo-blog.com/tripods
Jan 22, 2012 11:29:44 #
Roger Hicks
Loc: Aquitaine
Willy wrote:
This topic comes up quite frequently. Quality tripods are expensive.
Seconded. As noted above, under $100, unless there's a sale on, or unless you buy second-hand and you know what you're buying, you are unlikely to get much worth having. At $150 there is some good basic stuff. By $200 there is some choice.
To the OP: avoid as many bells and whistles as possible: geared centre columns, QD heads, that sort of thing, as they are easy to make cheaply and badly, and to peddle to people who mistake 'features' for quality.
Cheers,
R.
Jan 22, 2012 11:33:10 #
MHORN
Loc: Middle Tennessee
I recently bought a combination tri pod/monopod at Best Buy.
I can't say the brand name, but it was about $100 and serves 2 purposes.
I can't say the brand name, but it was about $100 and serves 2 purposes.
Jan 22, 2012 11:40:34 #
nicelights
Loc: 30 miles east of LA
Have you considered a monopod attached to the frame of the wheelchair with 2 or 3 screw type hose clamps? If the stem was not perfectly vertical you could compensate with the mounting plate adjustments. OR how about just using the monopod as is and fit the wheelchair with 2 tool clips to carry it on the chair when folded?
Jan 22, 2012 11:56:25 #
WOW! thanks full of info.....i do think im gonna look into monfrotto,my current tripod sucks i desperately need one
Jan 22, 2012 11:57:12 #
i prefure Manfroto with there quick release plates. I have a plate attached to each camera and long lens. It makes it very easy swithching between cameras and lens mount. Just 2 sec. to change. I also us the mono pod makes it easy going free hand to mounted.
Jan 22, 2012 11:58:32 #
I just got a Manfrotto from best buy $ 60.00 regularly. Came with pistal grip ball head. You might have a look at sunpack they have some models with pistol grips ball head.
Jan 22, 2012 12:10:13 #
A good place to look is local pawn shops. Take your camera with you and talk to the personel. I have done this with several shops and I get notified when they get items in that are an interest to me and in good shape.
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