tripod attack
Oct 21, 2014 00:38:02 #
dropped by the camera store today for a remote release but the salesman was busy so i spent a few minutes petting the purty $1000 tripods an laughing at how my 50 year old aluminum $20 tripod was just as good.
Well the truth is mine has become a little loose and the old pan head lets my heavy lenses flop around a bit so when i saw this baby leaning all forlorn in the corner i checked it out and brought it home.
5 feet tall, rigid, fluid head. quick plate mounting, 17 lb load, balance rail, everything the others had and only $130.
No carbon fibre, just 22 pounds of rigid support.
If weight isn't an issue but money is, check out the SunPack Videopro-M3
Well the truth is mine has become a little loose and the old pan head lets my heavy lenses flop around a bit so when i saw this baby leaning all forlorn in the corner i checked it out and brought it home.
5 feet tall, rigid, fluid head. quick plate mounting, 17 lb load, balance rail, everything the others had and only $130.
No carbon fibre, just 22 pounds of rigid support.
If weight isn't an issue but money is, check out the SunPack Videopro-M3
Oct 21, 2014 00:42:45 #
Good find! I've looked at video tripods, which are generally heavier and more fluid, but most I've seen need considerable conversion to mount a DSLR.
Oct 21, 2014 00:59:21 #
OddJobber wrote:
Good find! I've looked at video tripods, which are generally heavier and more fluid, but most I've seen need considerable conversion to mount a DSLR.
even comes wit a heavy duty bag.
Plenty of clearance to mount/dismount camera body without removing lens.
Dolly wheels available and those 3" hinges on the triangulated legs are really rigid.
Oct 21, 2014 02:28:34 #
Oct 21, 2014 02:47:23 #
Oct 21, 2014 04:07:28 #
erickter wrote:
Good find. Smart buy. So Many other tripods are outrageously over priced.
:thumbup: :thumbup: :thumbup:
Oct 21, 2014 11:51:50 #
Oct 21, 2014 15:18:33 #
Mr PC wrote:
Looks like a Mack truck! Cool...
Just found out it even has a bubble level and ball mount on the head so you can level it for those panoramic shots.
This rig is underpriced.
Oct 22, 2014 09:14:12 #
Thanks for the post and info. My aging Bogen 3021 from the mid 80's is getting a bit worn also. Used it from anything from a medium format to 35mm film and now digital. It sat in the back of a lot of churches for weddings, and also used it in my studio for portraits. I can't complain though because it has served me well, and never dropped a lens or camera. But, I think I will definitely look at the Sunpak, especially for the money, since it will spend a considerable time in my car trunk. This is why I like this site and check it out first thing every morning.
Oct 22, 2014 20:33:30 #
Oct 22, 2014 20:33:30 #
Oct 22, 2014 21:05:51 #
twowindsbear wrote:
Could you post a pic showing the 'balance rail?'....Thanks
the built in balance rail uses a rack and pinion to move the quick mount plate 2 inches front to back and locks in position.
Its perfect for balancing a long telephoto but not to be confused with a focus rail.
Nov 4, 2014 22:02:32 #
Excellent find OldTigger.
I hunted down a link for it on Amazin...
http://www.amazon.com/Sunpak-Video-Tripod-With-Fluid/dp/B006MHTM0E/ref=sr_1_29?ie=UTF8&qid=1415155908&sr=8-29&keywords=sunpak+tripod
I bet it could easily make short work of big lenses at soccer games. ;)
Thank You for sharing.
I hunted down a link for it on Amazin...
http://www.amazon.com/Sunpak-Video-Tripod-With-Fluid/dp/B006MHTM0E/ref=sr_1_29?ie=UTF8&qid=1415155908&sr=8-29&keywords=sunpak+tripod
I bet it could easily make short work of big lenses at soccer games. ;)
Thank You for sharing.
If you want to reply, then register here. Registration is free and your account is created instantly, so you can post right away.