Looking for a different tripod
Dec 8, 2022 09:52:34 #
While I was on my photography adventure in October, the leader loaned me a tripod to use a couple of times. It was really small. Folded up, it fit in a really small bag that I could sling over my shoulder and hardly know it was there. It worked with both my SX50 and my 5D cameras just fine. The head used a connecter that my cotton carrier connection fit on. When I asked him what it was, he stated it was a Sirui W-1204 with an Acratech GP-SS head. He said he also had a Sirui T-0255SK-US, which might be of interest to me, but he wasn't sure it would hold my heaviest camera (total weight with normal lens is 7 lbs). Do any of you have either of these tripods? If so, would it work with my 1DX with the 28-300 attached? These are really pricey items, and my local store doesn't have them. So I can't try them out. I really don't want to order one only to find out it won't work. I already have two tripods that I like. They are simply so heavy (even though one is carbon fiber) that I tend to not carry either of them.
Dec 8, 2022 10:04:17 #
Good morning "APL",
I have been using my SLIK 700 PRO TITANIUM since 2014 with absolutely no issues. The titanium makes it as strong as steel at approx. 30% of the weight. Indestructible!!
Good shopping, check it out and all the best to you and yours,
Terry
I have been using my SLIK 700 PRO TITANIUM since 2014 with absolutely no issues. The titanium makes it as strong as steel at approx. 30% of the weight. Indestructible!!
Good shopping, check it out and all the best to you and yours,
Terry
Dec 8, 2022 10:18:33 #
AzPicLady wrote:
While I was on my photography adventure in October... (show quote)
It appears to be a very decent pod with decent specs - but I am concerned about lack of mass at the point where the legs come joined together. One used on ebay - https://www.ebay.com/itm/284579783682?hash=item424246e402:g:3NMAAOSw4KRhxEdG&amdata=enc%3AAQAHAAAAoOtHyUfevr2eDIvWXEJArRCg5wg%2BdD4InMeiqGoPGqsm%2F1QOICKBiGOcit0eTEwLLuhN1lIub1FM6B%2Bkta1n1RZT0ooMp0c5zU63I2za58kdFnHA9Y23HrVfqNxi0kF7bphT0jgMB5iJ7fYq4cgngpilAVgmx5ijN34DdjjnFM8HBkSqERmU6KlIKgpIv%2Fje%2BIGlhLpdgzudCh5pZF7dAtI%3D%7Ctkp%3ABk9SR8b8p6SeYQ
Weight = mass = stability .....so when you give up weight/mass, you give up stability.
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Dec 8, 2022 10:48:14 #
As you probably know by now, the perfect tripod does not exist. I have quite a collection. 
Dec 8, 2022 13:16:02 #
Kathy I have and totally love my Carbon Fiber Sirui ET-02204-US with a TY-70A Head.
While it works well for me, I have no ideal what environment/venue you typically shoot in.
I will say this... It is a precision piece of equipment that has allowed me to excel with my assignments.
While it is rated for 26.5 lb / 12.02 kg I would not push that limit.
https://www.bhphotovideo.com/c/product/1456057-REG/sirui_suet2204l_et_2204_tripods_legs.html
Hope this helps Kathy
Best wishes for a joyful Holiday Season
While it works well for me, I have no ideal what environment/venue you typically shoot in.
I will say this... It is a precision piece of equipment that has allowed me to excel with my assignments.
While it is rated for 26.5 lb / 12.02 kg I would not push that limit.
https://www.bhphotovideo.com/c/product/1456057-REG/sirui_suet2204l_et_2204_tripods_legs.html
Hope this helps Kathy
Best wishes for a joyful Holiday Season
Dec 8, 2022 14:08:21 #
Terkat wrote:
Good morning "APL",
I have been using my SLIK 700 PRO TITANIUM since 2014 with absolutely no issues. The titanium makes it as strong as steel at approx. 30% of the weight. Indestructible!!
Good shopping, check it out and all the best to you and yours,
Terry
I have been using my SLIK 700 PRO TITANIUM since 2014 with absolutely no issues. The titanium makes it as strong as steel at approx. 30% of the weight. Indestructible!!
Good shopping, check it out and all the best to you and yours,
Terry
I actually already have a similar one. Thanks.
Dec 8, 2022 14:10:11 #
imagemeister wrote:
It appears to be a very decent pod with decent spe... (show quote)
I know that the one I was lent was extremely sturdy at that point. Thanks for the link.
Dec 8, 2022 14:12:01 #
jerryc41 wrote:
As you probably know by now, the perfect tripod does not exist. I have quite a collection.
Me too. This one folded up so small that I think I might actually use it! Thanks for the reminder.
Dec 8, 2022 14:14:29 #
imagemeister wrote:
...Weight = mass = stability .....so when you give up weight/mass, you give up stability...
If the tripod is structurally strong but light, a bag of rocks hung from the post can improve stability.
Dec 8, 2022 14:52:46 #
Thomas902 wrote:
Kathy I have and totally love my Carbon Fiber Siru... (show quote)
Thanks so much for the link and the review.
Dec 8, 2022 14:55:34 #
DirtFarmer wrote:
If the tripod is structurally strong but light, a bag of rocks hung from the post can improve stability.
The one I used seemed very stable. But I admit that we were in perfect conditions. Thanks for the tip.
Dec 8, 2022 18:11:39 #
PoppieJ
Loc: North Georgia
you know that if you buy from B & H that you can always return it if it doesn't work. And, they do have excellent help
Dec 8, 2022 18:12:39 #
PoppieJ wrote:
you know that if you buy from B & H that you can always return it if it doesn't work. And, they do have excellent help
I do know that. But I have to pay shipping back, and that gets expensive (in my book).
Dec 8, 2022 19:35:16 #
I have two Sirui tripods and love them. Sirui consistently tops all the independent tripod comparisons and shootouts. As a pro with over 48 years in the business, i have owned just about every brand of tripod made, and I am extremely happy with my Sirui which are both carbon fiber and waterproof. I have taken them all over the world with me and they have performed perfectly without a single issue in all conditions, from my compact one to my larger one, with Sirui heads. You can use any brand heads.
I wholeheartedly recommend Sirui tripods, as good or better than any brand I have ever owned and used professionally and personally.
Here they are at Sirui store , also carried by most dealers, often on sale:
https://store.sirui.com/collections/tripods?gclid=CjwKCAiAs8acBhA1EiwAgRFdw0aYP3z3TdYNUT9Vw55yB_8BdwGKz8innzGA9nnIZo4ywoDesnhzcBoCn50QAvD_BwE
Here are two comparisons:
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Hn1BRfp-mw8&t=567s
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=7fTATDA4W94&t=29s
Cheers and best to you
I wholeheartedly recommend Sirui tripods, as good or better than any brand I have ever owned and used professionally and personally.
Here they are at Sirui store , also carried by most dealers, often on sale:
https://store.sirui.com/collections/tripods?gclid=CjwKCAiAs8acBhA1EiwAgRFdw0aYP3z3TdYNUT9Vw55yB_8BdwGKz8innzGA9nnIZo4ywoDesnhzcBoCn50QAvD_BwE
Here are two comparisons:
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Hn1BRfp-mw8&t=567s
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=7fTATDA4W94&t=29s
Cheers and best to you
Dec 8, 2022 20:09:06 #
gwilliams6 wrote:
I have two Sirui tripods and love them. Sirui cons... (show quote)
Thanks. I checked out the links. I sure wish I could put my hands on before buying!
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