help me pick a tripod
Sep 25, 2011 07:41:52 #
hi,, im new here,, just fresh off the boat,, and want to get a good tripod,,under say 150,, thinking with a ballhead,, any suggestions..
Sep 25, 2011 10:58:12 #
overexposed wrote:
hi,, im new here,, just fresh off the boat,, and want to get a good tripod,,under say 150,, thinking with a ballhead,, any suggestions..
Please check out the former threads. This topic has been beaten to death before.
Sep 26, 2011 12:53:41 #
@overexposed - in case you can't find the threads Bob mentioned, I would suggest that if you're a beginner like me, keep an eye out at yard sales for an aluminum tripod on the cheap - I got an old Telex with tilt & pan that is like new for a buck - it does all I need ! You can always blow some bucks later !
Sep 26, 2011 23:23:59 #
XJoeyX
Loc: San Antonio, TX
One thing to remember on choosing a tripod. Depending on your equipment, you could be placing anywhere from a few hundred dollars to several THOUSAND dollars worth of camera on your tripod. I'm not sure I would personally want to put my $1000 camera & lens on top of a $1.00 tripod...
Just food for thought.
If you can afford it, spend the money, and get a sturdy one. I have a Manfrotto, and couldn't be happier.
-XJoeyX
Just food for thought.
If you can afford it, spend the money, and get a sturdy one. I have a Manfrotto, and couldn't be happier.
-XJoeyX
Sep 26, 2011 23:54:03 #
thx,, i found 1 on amazon,, raville $399 on sale $93 and if i dont like it i can always return it,, watch youtube reviews seems like a good one..and i agree $1000 is alot to loose,, and hopefully this tripod will last many years..
Sep 27, 2011 10:40:33 #
Best setup for the money that I have found is Slik AMT 700 Super Titanium Alloy Tripod with Slik 800 Ball head. Read reviews and decide. Very sturdy (a little heavy but that's a plus). Tripod ($90): http://www.amazon.com/Slik-615317-700DX-Tripod-Black/dp/B001B2I9L8/ref=sr_1_2?ie=UTF8&qid=1317134138&sr=8-2
Ball Head ($75): http://www.amazon.com/SLIK-Ball-Head-800-Tripod/dp/B00009R6Q2/ref=sr_1_1?s=electronics&ie=UTF8&qid=1317134277&sr=1-1
Ball Head ($75): http://www.amazon.com/SLIK-Ball-Head-800-Tripod/dp/B00009R6Q2/ref=sr_1_1?s=electronics&ie=UTF8&qid=1317134277&sr=1-1
Sep 27, 2011 12:47:09 #
Do not get a dinky little tripod that shakes. It's got to be sturdy. I had been using a P&B aluminum tripod for the past 40 years, very sturdy and HEAVY. A couple of days ago I was in my local camera store (Wolfe Camera aka Ritz Camera) and saw a neat looking Digipower tripod. Very light and compact, but not a shaker. Thought it would be $80-$90 or more: and was very surprised it was only $32.50. It holds my very heavy (and expensive!) Nikon, no problem. So I looked at the box my P&B came in. It still had the price $32.50 ! Seems some things don't change price wise!
Sep 27, 2011 13:21:42 #
wow,, u guys have been a great help.. yes i agree i need to get a sturdy one from the start,, since i live in hawaii ,, will be needing for those awesome sunset and sunrises..try to get a few pic of waikiki here soon,, after i get better haha
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