Issue with a tripod drifting on macro shots?
Jun 19, 2022 18:35:19 #
deerpark243 wrote:
I wouldn't know where to begin putting an A/S plate on my camera, never heard of it. And, yeah, a good ball head is expensive.
Thanks for the info.
Thanks for the info.
Your ball head should have a ball of 40mm or larger - here is a decent one - https://www.ebay.com/itm/313807415759?ssPageName=STRK%3AMEBIDX%3AIT&_trksid=p2060353.m1438.l9372
Here is a 4 inch A/S plate for the bottom of your camera - https://www.ebay.com/itm/224026140098?epid=1560601082&hash=item3428ff9dc2:g:oq4AAOSwyn5c6GR2&amdata=enc%3AAQAHAAAA4KJx7Q0tkcDraGVWYa6qR8oKnUKtbcw0t6t7ZyuoLp09Tb0AODbJ3CoZYXP4SEUmWxka9o8ZBkY%2FZqDrlT%2FzeikgSruGH0%2Bt6ofAdOSeu4zQp1nshvRABdAnOsC6AcjvuQxmzzPhYkmLAwwGd6d7FNyac1j0y7xEMAVrJ510YXPtt78mzzZpzPpOlil0J9rAsAIYkgv2hBXQixZNKsDQt%2B0aJ0Ce9gjqhDzbQskKLVEyQFcdKZPpz44CENY36zmtZrB4%2FfTIYBT28skznEQi5x2w6PkS8vJDWkIL3x4yv16i%7Ctkp%3ABFBMoof14a9g
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Jun 19, 2022 18:36:58 #
deerpark243
Loc: La Mirada, California, USA
Orphoto wrote:
Look for a used copy of one of the beefier ball heads. My markins m20 can support a d810 way down the tracks on a full sized bellows at a rakish angle. Can be found used for $200. Also works well with super teles. Definitely go for arca swiss connectors.
Jun 19, 2022 18:39:48 #
deerpark243
Loc: La Mirada, California, USA
All the suggestions sound great, I don't know which one to choose from.
thanks again, everyone.
thanks again, everyone.
Jun 19, 2022 20:51:11 #
deerpark243
Loc: La Mirada, California, USA
imagemeister wrote:
Your ball head should have a ball of 40mm or large... (show quote)
Ok, now I know what you're talking about, and they don't cost that much.
Jun 19, 2022 21:22:38 #
deerpark243 wrote:
I wouldn't know where to begin putting an A/S plate on my camera, never heard of it. And, yeah, a good ball head is expensive.
Thanks for the info.
Thanks for the info.
Arca Swiss Quick Release Plate* = get screwed to the camera body or large lens's tripod foot so you can take it off and put it on the head by just sliding it in or out of the head's mount - which in turn has a screw to tighten or loosen to let the QR plate slide on and off.
*A standardized type/size of QR plate and they come in various lengths so you can slide them forward and back to balance the camera/lens combo. I have a 6" one for each of my large lenses. Not all tripos mounts use AS plates, but many do. The Manfrotto geared head has a different design QR plate.
Jun 20, 2022 04:08:46 #
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Jun 20, 2022 05:34:25 #
LLC
Loc: Ontario, Canada
deerpark243 wrote:
Any suggestions for it to stop drifting?
After I had SFS twice I switched to https://www.bhphotovideo.com/c/product/1175948-REG/manfrotto_mh804_3wus_804_3_way_head.html?sts=pi&pim=Y
Not expensive, sturdy. Works for me.
SFS - Sudden Flip Syndrome
Jun 20, 2022 05:36:37 #
I have done a similar project. used 1/4"x 1" aluminum bar stock from Lowes, attached a piece of appropriate length to the tripod mount under the camera body, bar extending forward, located the point of balance, drilled & tapped a 1/4"-20 hole for the tripod to mount to. Less stress on the tilt/ball head, more steady shooting.
Jun 20, 2022 08:21:23 #
fetzler
Loc: North West PA
rgrenaderphoto wrote:
Get yourself a Benro Gear drive tripod head.
https://www.bhphotovideo.com/c/product/1410665-REG/benro_gd3wh_3_way_geared_head.html
I did for astro using a D850 and a 70-200, and discovered it works incredibly well for macro shooting.
https://www.bhphotovideo.com/c/product/1410665-REG/benro_gd3wh_3_way_geared_head.html
I did for astro using a D850 and a 70-200, and discovered it works incredibly well for macro shooting.
I have this Gear Head and is is very good. I use it for High mag macro. Having said that I have a ball head that I use for field work that is fine. It may be time for a new ball head but be sure you know how to tighten yours.
Jun 20, 2022 08:57:10 #
deerpark243 wrote:
I have a Nikon Nikkor 105mm 2.8G Macro lens I use ... (show quote)
You do not have to spend $500.00 to get a good ball head. Sirui makes several that will hold and cost no more than $150.00. Guy in a camera shop told me about them and saved me about $250.00.
Jun 20, 2022 09:09:38 #
tcthome
Loc: NJ
Maybe try a nodal rail where you can balance the camera/lens combo a little more. You still might need to adjust just a little higher compensating for the down drift. PIA, I know. I use to have the same problem. I purchased the Manfrotto 500 video head. Downside is it only tilts front & back. Not sideways which I wish it did sometimes for macro or close ups. I seem to get by. I would try one of these nodal slides in the link first & move the camera back more & see if that helps.
https://www.bhphotovideo.com/c/search?Ntt=nodal%20rail&N=0&InitialSearch=yes&sts=ma
https://www.bhphotovideo.com/c/search?Ntt=nodal%20rail&N=0&InitialSearch=yes&sts=ma
Jun 20, 2022 09:11:00 #
tcthome
Loc: NJ
fetzler wrote:
I have this Gear Head and is is very good. I use it for High mag macro. Having said that I have a ball head that I use for field work that is fine. It may be time for a new ball head but be sure you know how to tighten yours.
looks good for macro.Jun 20, 2022 09:43:17 #
If you like macro...forget a ball head.
You can pick up a Manfrotto fluid head for about 150 bucks.
It will solve all of your problems...and you won't ever look back.
You can pick up a Manfrotto fluid head for about 150 bucks.
It will solve all of your problems...and you won't ever look back.
Jun 20, 2022 09:54:02 #
imagemeister wrote:
One of the concerns is keeping the camera/lens in BALANCE above the pivot point of the head. To facilitate this, you will need a long (4-6 inch) A/S plate on your camera and an A/S receiver type head so you can adjust for the balance. Otherwise, you will need a bigger/better ball head 8-(
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If by "A/S plate" you mean a sliding plate, I agree 100%. Something like a SWEBO focus rail will serve both purposes.
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