Hog help..........need a tripod
Nov 21, 2015 08:25:27 #
Try to get a carbon fiber tripod. It's lightweight and dampens vibrations better than aluminum. Manfrotto makes high quality products at reasonable prices. Take a look at a Manfrotto 190 series carbon fiber tripod and the Manfrotto 460MG magnesium head. You'll have a really lightweight setup.
Nov 21, 2015 08:53:11 #
The Induro line is highly regarded and priced accordingly. A ball head is very popular. They have a wide range of offerings. Google to find their website.
Cykdelic wrote:
My better half has a nice little Sony A6000 and would like a tripod for it. Hmmmmm? Sounds like a nice Christmas gift.
Any ideas out there on a nice one? I want to make sure it's stable enough to hold up her camera with. 55-210 lens.
Any help is appreciated.
Any ideas out there on a nice one? I want to make sure it's stable enough to hold up her camera with. 55-210 lens.
Any help is appreciated.
Nov 21, 2015 09:05:01 #
I have one of these http://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B00LUUHDPO?psc=1&redirect=true&ref_=oh_aui_detailpage_o04_s01
and I am very pleased with it. I believe it is sold under other names as well but it does exactly what I want it to do . By the way I'm 6 foot and I never have to extend the lower leg which is the smallest.
and I am very pleased with it. I believe it is sold under other names as well but it does exactly what I want it to do . By the way I'm 6 foot and I never have to extend the lower leg which is the smallest.
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Nov 21, 2015 09:46:17 #
Try to anticipate future needs. That way you may end up with only one tripod. I would recommend that you not buy a tripod that is sufficient for current gear, but get something bigger. I speak from experience. I own (or have owned) at least 6 tripods. Someday you may want a heavy lens (600mm or 100-400) and those require sturdy tripods.
Nov 21, 2015 10:22:44 #
Szalajj
Loc: Salem, NH
In addition to a standard sized tripod, you might want to consider a mini pod for situations where your wife wants to get close to the ground for some special or creative shots.
There are some tripods that can actually get down to that level, and therefore they'll do double duty for your wife.
There are some tripods that can actually get down to that level, and therefore they'll do double duty for your wife.
Nov 21, 2015 10:31:59 #
Nov 21, 2015 10:36:43 #
If you mainly do daytime shooting, most tripods will suffice, as they are going to be steadier than hands. It is when you are doing long time exposures or shooting movies that the quality of the tripod, or its shortcomings, are realized.
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Nov 21, 2015 10:49:45 #
get the heavist one you can afford, you dont know today what you will want to park on it tomorrow... Nuttin is more of a pain than a tripod that "blows in the wind"..
Nov 21, 2015 10:58:33 #
My Gitzos and Induro both get down to within 3-4 inches of the ground, so that mitigates the need for the smaller tripod.
Nov 21, 2015 11:12:33 #
I like my Mefoto. I went from a big heavy silk that served me well but I almost never took on location because of the size. The Mefoto goes with me the time so I use it a great deal more.
Nov 21, 2015 11:30:07 #
MikeMcK wrote:
Any help is appreciated.
Try Vanguard. They have a quality product and they won't break the bank.
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Nov 21, 2015 11:36:55 #
texaseve wrote:
I like my Benro.... it is sturdy, made well and travels well.
I use a Benro as well and trust it.
~Lee
Nov 21, 2015 14:14:21 #
DON'T do it.
I broke my cheap tripod a couple years ago, just before XMAS. I had planned to get a good quality tripod once I saved the money. My wonderful wife, doing what she thought was a great idea, gave me a tripod for XMAS. The outcome on my part was HORRIBLE. I did NOT want another piece of junk and now this just took away from the money to be saved for a good one. But the salesman told her it was one of the best! Well, the truth rarely comes from a salesman's open mouth.
Don't do it. Let her get one she MIGHT be happy with.
I broke my cheap tripod a couple years ago, just before XMAS. I had planned to get a good quality tripod once I saved the money. My wonderful wife, doing what she thought was a great idea, gave me a tripod for XMAS. The outcome on my part was HORRIBLE. I did NOT want another piece of junk and now this just took away from the money to be saved for a good one. But the salesman told her it was one of the best! Well, the truth rarely comes from a salesman's open mouth.
Don't do it. Let her get one she MIGHT be happy with.
Nov 21, 2015 15:00:29 #
There is a lot of good, sage advice coming in so I will confine my remarks to recommending a visit to a camera store that has a good inventory. Different tripods use different schemes to do leg extending & locking, to do head adjusting & locking. Try out the options to see what she likes best. It is possible to 'hate' a tripod no matter how highly rated.
Nov 21, 2015 15:19:28 #
CO wrote:
Try to get a carbon fiber tripod. It's lightweight and dampens vibrations better than aluminum. Manfrotto makes high quality products at reasonable prices. Take a look at a Manfrotto 190 series carbon fiber tripod and the Manfrotto 460MG magnesium head. You'll have a really lightweight setup.
Another advantage of carbon tripods is that they are more comfortable to use when cold. With aluminum tripods you need to insulate the legs to use in the cold because you need to keep fingers free for photography.
I agree Manfrotto makes great equipment. You don't need their heavy duty stuff for an a6000.
Be sure to get a tripod that doesn't have center supports. You need to be able to put the tripod nearly all the way down. All high quality tripods don't have the center supports: support is through the legs.
Depending on what images you plan the Manfrotto tripods where you can rotate the head rod at 90 degrees are very useful.
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