Tripod
Sep 25, 2012 05:27:20 #
Its the new boy again !
Looking to acquire a tripod and have been told :
1-Go high end , the low price ones will disappoint eventually
2-Avoid a central post because it reduces stability , even in the high end ones
Your views please.
The dream is to get into Macro stuff once I have worked out how to turn the camera on .
Have "borrowed" a macro lens from my son and even went on a macro photography course , getting excited.
The appeal is that this type of work can be done indoors and seeing the weather thats predicted for the winter in the UK I dont think that I will be getting out much!
A book fell on my head while I was in bed last night . I blame myshelf. Apologies
Looking to acquire a tripod and have been told :
1-Go high end , the low price ones will disappoint eventually
2-Avoid a central post because it reduces stability , even in the high end ones
Your views please.
The dream is to get into Macro stuff once I have worked out how to turn the camera on .
Have "borrowed" a macro lens from my son and even went on a macro photography course , getting excited.
The appeal is that this type of work can be done indoors and seeing the weather thats predicted for the winter in the UK I dont think that I will be getting out much!
A book fell on my head while I was in bed last night . I blame myshelf. Apologies
Sep 25, 2012 06:36:57 #
Whichever tripod you purchase, ensure it will support the weight of your camera body and your heaviest lens you have.
It is of particular importance for macro.
It is of particular importance for macro.
Sep 25, 2012 06:40:44 #
Many thanks , seems obvious but never thought of checking the weights of my stuff. Suppose to best to allow for future changes ,
Saw a bundle on offer but it would only support a DX camera , now realise that it could be a problem and wasted money in the future.
Saw a bundle on offer but it would only support a DX camera , now realise that it could be a problem and wasted money in the future.
Sep 25, 2012 10:20:02 #
jokoala
Loc: Essex UK
centre post not important for macro. In landscape, if you can hang a bag or something with a little wegiht to it, can actually increase stability but not in high winds
Sep 25, 2012 10:22:45 #
Hi
Thanks , great
Do you think that its not correct that a centre post makes the tripod less stable ?
Thanks , great
Do you think that its not correct that a centre post makes the tripod less stable ?
Sep 25, 2012 12:31:32 #
Falcon
Loc: Abilene, Texas
A center post doesn't make the tripod unstable just because it exists, but if you raise the center post to its maximum (with the camera mounted) the camera will likely be more unstable than if the center post was down. The higher you raise the center post and the heavier the camera the more instability.
A good quality tripod with a center post can add some options for macro shooting.
Be sure you buy a tripod that is tall enough for you. It can get very tiring if you have to stoop even a little every time you look through the eyepiece of your camera.
A good quality tripod with a center post can add some options for macro shooting.
Be sure you buy a tripod that is tall enough for you. It can get very tiring if you have to stoop even a little every time you look through the eyepiece of your camera.
Hammer wrote:
Hi
Thanks , great
Do you think that its not correct that a centre post makes the tripod less stable ?
Thanks , great
Do you think that its not correct that a centre post makes the tripod less stable ?
Sep 26, 2012 03:13:22 #
Hi,
Thanks for this .
Beginning to understand that the world of photography equipment is all about trade of and compromise.
That makes logical sense, I just could not understand what intrinsic factor of stability was affected by the centre (English spelling) post. Probably people are not aware that its the factor that you have pointed out and its not an inherent matter.
I really would like to have a centre (correct spelling) post because of the macro options .
As you say a weight can be used and it seems that this would more than compensate for any small inherent weakness that could occur. Raises the interesting situation where a fortune is spent to acquire a lightweight tripod but extra room is needed in the backpack for the 10kg stability weight.
Thanks for this .
Beginning to understand that the world of photography equipment is all about trade of and compromise.
That makes logical sense, I just could not understand what intrinsic factor of stability was affected by the centre (English spelling) post. Probably people are not aware that its the factor that you have pointed out and its not an inherent matter.
I really would like to have a centre (correct spelling) post because of the macro options .
As you say a weight can be used and it seems that this would more than compensate for any small inherent weakness that could occur. Raises the interesting situation where a fortune is spent to acquire a lightweight tripod but extra room is needed in the backpack for the 10kg stability weight.
Sep 26, 2012 04:31:27 #
If you intend to take pics of objects on or near the ground(fungi,etc.) consider a Benbo tripod; but do try before you buy.
Sep 26, 2012 04:45:55 #
Hiya
Near ground work is the major thing I am interested in so thanks for the heads up . On the web now !!
Silly question , how do I get bees , slugs , spiders etc to pose for their macro shots . MIssed a beauty some time ago . A spider on her web with her young, incredible sight. Mind you I did not even own a camera then , let alone a tripod!
Near ground work is the major thing I am interested in so thanks for the heads up . On the web now !!
Silly question , how do I get bees , slugs , spiders etc to pose for their macro shots . MIssed a beauty some time ago . A spider on her web with her young, incredible sight. Mind you I did not even own a camera then , let alone a tripod!
Sep 26, 2012 05:46:31 #
I went through this drama few months ago the prices where mind blowing.I use telescopes so well aware of the shake problem. I went for heavier aluminum rather than carbon fibre, A centre post where you can mount the gear between the legs at ground level, or buy the extra leg that clamps on the side, there's always that point where I can't get the camera where I want it, lite weight carbon fibre just didn't cut it for what I need, and the stronger ones where thousands of bucks
Sep 26, 2012 05:54:24 #
canonuser25
Loc: Cardiff (Wales NOT England)
Hi, another new boy here. You don't carry a 10Kg weight, use an empty bag & fill it with stones, sand etc on site.
Sep 26, 2012 05:56:58 #
Most tripods available today are the antithesis to their purpose. I unwisely spent $500-ish on a Manfrotto full of coffee nerves. Currently, my peerless Gitzo Tele Studex Giant is on rent to some friends of mine along with a bunch of video lighting. That Gitzo is no longer made, but stands with no hint of the issues plaguing just about all modern tripods, and the fact it is going strong some 30+ years after purchase... That said, in my tiny, but capable studio, I find a mount from a company once owned by my family, Arkay, will be the ticket.
http://www.bhphotovideo.com/c/product/2723-REG/Arkay_605501_6MS_360_Mono_Stand_360.html
http://www.bhphotovideo.com/c/product/2723-REG/Arkay_605501_6MS_360_Mono_Stand_360.html
Image from My Little Studio... a new client.
Sep 26, 2012 05:57:40 #
Hammer,
Further to my previous post this link tells you all you need to know about the Benbo; but as I say you must try before you buy.
Initially you will think that you are dealing with a set of demented bagpipes!
http://gr8moments.com/blog/2012/01/13/benbo-trekker3-tripod/
Further to my previous post this link tells you all you need to know about the Benbo; but as I say you must try before you buy.
Initially you will think that you are dealing with a set of demented bagpipes!
http://gr8moments.com/blog/2012/01/13/benbo-trekker3-tripod/
Sep 26, 2012 06:03:44 #
Oh dear , I feel bit thick, actually I was joking . It was just the image of someone carrying an expensive tripod purchased for its lack of weight, puffing and panting with burden of a set of weights .
I have a very odd visual sense of humour ,
I have a very odd visual sense of humour ,
Sep 26, 2012 06:48:50 #
Here's a macro I did last week of a big ugly spider, captured him in a plastic container, put him in the freezer for 5 minutes and got him to hold still.
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