Swapping ball heads and Gimbals on a Tripod
Sep 18, 2018 10:55:57 #
No doubt RRS manufactures great photo equipment. I paid Kirk Enterprises $625 for my G-1 Gimbal. RRS's exact match is $1495.00. That's $840 more than mine. As for putting a 600mm on a monopod, I don't recommend it unless you use a heavy monopod like mine. I use a Gitzo 5561 with a monopod head that will take 55lbs.Its the same leg that's on my big tripod GT5561SGT. I did put my 600mm on my big monopod at Magee Marsh and I had a constant sense of tip over. No the cost of 70 openings for Steve Perry's Costa Rico workshop is $4207. Times 70 spots is $294,490. His clear profit would around 50%. I know this because I have cost out a Grizzly Bear photo tour to Kamai and I first figure all my costs then double the number. Turns out I'm not good at sales and Outdoor Photography charged me $479.00 per Month for a 2x1 B/W that I made. So if your good at sales and have a wealth of photo experience your all set.
Sep 18, 2018 11:06:01 #
To those concerned with speculation about the income of another individual:
Who the hell cares how much money anyone makes? Obviously a few do, but I think starting your own thread on the subject may be more appropriate if you want to swap rumors.
Who the hell cares how much money anyone makes? Obviously a few do, but I think starting your own thread on the subject may be more appropriate if you want to swap rumors.
Sep 19, 2018 05:55:29 #
Sep 19, 2018 07:20:44 #
I think your post is uncalled for and nothing to do with the topic. It is very nice of Steve Perry to share his knowledge with us. What he earns from his Costa Rica workshops is none of our business and why shouldn't he earn some money out of them for all the work and trouble? If I was a professional photographer of his calibre, I too would buy all the latest gear. Now I've had my "rant".
Larryshuman wrote:
When you are a multiple millionaire costs are no issue after all he has 70 spots on his Costa Rico trips and that brought in over $300,000. Don't get me wrong, I think he is probably one of the best presenters and writers on the internet, I have both of his ebooks. Just look at the new Nikon equipment he buys. You have to be rich to afford those credit card payments.
Sep 19, 2018 07:28:36 #
leftj
Loc: Texas
Grace98 wrote:
I think your post is uncalled for and nothing to do with the topic. It is very nice of Steve Perry to share his knowledge with us. What he earns from his Costa Rica workshops is none of our business and why shouldn't he earn some money out of them for all the work and trouble? If I was a professional photographer of his calibre, I too would buy all the latest gear. Now I've had my "rant".
And that's a good rant.
Sep 19, 2018 07:28:46 #
If you own certain Gitzo Tripods (I have a GT5542LS) you can purchase additional top plates which allows you to lift off one head and fit another to the tripod in a few seconds.
Sep 19, 2018 07:48:58 #
mikeroetex wrote:
Not the same application.... The clamp you suggest is to quick-connect the camera to the ball head. The OP is wondering about the clamp to connect the head to the tripod.
Sep 19, 2018 07:51:24 #
Sep 19, 2018 08:01:33 #
DaveO wrote:
To those concerned with speculation about the income of another individual:
Who the hell cares how much money anyone makes? Obviously a few do, but I think starting your own thread on the subject may be more appropriate if you want to swap rumors.
Who the hell cares how much money anyone makes? Obviously a few do, but I think starting your own thread on the subject may be more appropriate if you want to swap rumors.
I do not know Steve Perry personally. I do have the utmost respect for his expertise and contributions to photography and to this forum.
I don't care anything about his (or anyone else's financial) status. In fact, financial security strongly suggests that he knows what he is doing!
Sep 19, 2018 08:02:46 #
Grace98 wrote:
I think your post is uncalled for and nothing to do with the topic. It is very nice of Steve Perry to share his knowledge with us. What he earns from his Costa Rica workshops is none of our business and why shouldn't he earn some money out of them for all the work and trouble? If I was a professional photographer of his calibre, I too would buy all the latest gear. Now I've had my "rant".
Sep 19, 2018 08:18:42 #
Jwshelton
Loc: Denver,CO
That is an unnecessary comment and did not provide either a useful opinion or useful information.
Sorry you feel the need to be unkind.
Sorry you feel the need to be unkind.
Sep 19, 2018 08:23:48 #
Sep 19, 2018 08:25:55 #
Largobob wrote:
He is most likely laughing about the perceived profit stated! LOL!
Sep 19, 2018 08:28:20 #
Sep 19, 2018 08:44:07 #
Grace98 wrote:
I think your post is uncalled for and nothing to do with the topic. It is very nice of Steve Perry to share his knowledge with us. What he earns from his Costa Rica workshops is none of our business and why shouldn't he earn some money out of them for all the work and trouble? If I was a professional photographer of his calibre, I too would buy all the latest gear. Now I've had my "rant".
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