JR1 wrote:
You should have asked "which horse" not "what will win"
:)
If I had asked "which horse will win", you'd have probably said, "The one with a jockey on it's back"!
rpavich wrote:
I hate to point this out but "light" and "robust" and "low cost" aren't words that go together when speaking about tripods...I know I've cheaped out more than once and then realized that I can't keep doing it.
I finally bought a "middle of the road" tripod that's pretty beefy. Not light but it doesn't jiggle and I have confidence that my camera won't fall off of it onto the pavement (don't ask how I know)
I paid 120 for the head and 140 for the legs...and that's not expensive.
I bought a Vanguard tripod and head. Very nice, versatile, and sturdy.
I hate to point this out but "light" and... (
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Kind of like "I want an inexpensive Ferrari". :lol: :thumbup:
....Excuse me, you guys have any info on Tripods?! :)
I notice the original poster wasn't as concerned about price as the respondents are, so we should also mention a company called Really Right Stuff. They are super-expensive - around $1,200 - but reviewers that I respect say they are the best in the business. They are also entirely made in the USA, "down to the last screw".
http://reallyrightstuff.com/Items.aspx?code=TripodsRRS&key=catNote that they have a super-light tripod and a medium weight tripod, and both are very close in price. When I talked to them, they recommended the medium weight for my equipment.
I considered Really Right Stuff, but couldn't pull the trigger on so much money. Worse yet, ballheads, which is all they sell, are not designed for video, and video was a major reason I wanted a tripod in the first place.
In the end, I bought Induro legs and a Manfrotto video head. The MVH502AH head is big and slightly heavy, but rock-solid. The legs are light, easy to fold and unfold and also rock solid. I have used this combination with my Nikon D4 with 70-200 f/2.8 lens and have been very satisfied with how sturdy and easily controllable it is. It was not all that light, but fairly light compared to cheaper tripods. The total was a bit over $600.
However, most of my photography is done in dynamic situations where the flexibility of hand holding wins all the time. I have gotten some cool tripod mounted shots, but it's not essential or even terribly useful for my core photography.
I have enclosed an image showing a two second time exposure of LED hula hooping that was shot on this tripod.
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JR1
Loc: Tavistock, Devon, UK
1066 wrote:
If I had asked "which horse will win", you'd have probably said, "The one with a jockey on it's back"!
I never thought of that +1 to you
JR1 wrote:
I never thought of that +1 to you
:) Thanks, now get your money on a horse called "Treacle" in tomorrow's Grand National.
bobbybob wrote:
I promise I tried using the search section first!!!
I have a really old crappy tripod and want to upgrade it.
- I want just one tripod
- It's for occasional outdoor use
- It must be light
- It must be robust
- Max weight will be a Canon 50d plus Sigma 150-500
- Cost is a factor - so least expensive options but willing to pay for quality as I don't want to upgrade later on.
By the way, I need a tripod and head.
Hope that all makes sense.
Thanks, Bob
I promise I tried using the search section first!!... (
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Er, now back to the original poster's question. Why not watch this and read some of the comments under the video:-
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=G9S9jZW3Jxc
JR1
Loc: Tavistock, Devon, UK
levijudah wrote:
....Excuse me, you guys have any info on Tripods?! :)
Oh yes, thought there was something else, sorry :)
That is a good video. :thumbup:
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