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Dec 24, 2012 04:57:26   #
craggycrossers Loc: Robin Hood Country, UK
 
trebor19560 wrote:
Zero_Equals_Infinity wrote:
Nikon_DonB wrote:
MT Shooter wrote:
Nikon_DonB wrote:
I just ordered the Sigma 150-500mm DG OS HTM lens for my Nikon D600. Merry Christmas to me. There is no way I'd trust my current lightweight tripod to hold that combination.

Any suggestions that won't break the bank, Hoggers?


Mornin' Don,
I like Nikonians legs, I have the 3246 version which are just a little heavier than his and black in color so as not to reflect sunlight (3040, 3046 and 3246 are all almost the same legs and they only use 3 knobs for full extemsion instead of 6 knobs). But I hate the 3047 head with long glass, its just too slow and inaccurate with a lens like the Bigma. A good ball head is the ticket for most work, and I recommend the Bogen 3038 or the Bogen 3055, (I use them both). If you like the Gimbal style head, the Bigma is light enough to use a less expensive option than the Wimberly, I have used the Beike (Wimberly copy) and the Desmond Gimbal with the Bigma and actually like the Desmond, which I converted to take my Bogen hexagonal quick release plates using an RC0 adapter plate.
These legs are a bit heavy, but very stable. If you are looking for something a bit lighter, I would suggest the Bogen 3021 (or 3221 in black) which is a 3 section set of legs with no middle brace so you can use them in a wide variety of positions and even lower to 10" off the gound, or reverse the center post and set your camera right at ground level.
quote=Nikon_DonB I just ordered the Sigma 150-500... (show quote)


Thanks for all the info my friends. I forgot I had this Digital Concepts tripod. What do you guys think. It looks pretty sturdy.

Hi MT, What do you think of this. It'll hold the D600 with the 70-300mmVR with no problem. Think it'll handle the Bigma too? It's got a center hook for the bag too(counterweight.)
Oh! and Nikonian does have nice legs(I heard they used to call him tripod, too.) Now I know why.....lol(D's gonna kill me.)
quote=MT Shooter quote=Nikon_DonB I just ordered... (show quote)


I would spend the money to get a proper tripod and head.
Otherwise you will not have stability, and it may fall over resulting in a damaged or destroyed camera and lens.

This tripod is well priced and will do the job -- http://www.amazon.com/Manfrotto-055XPROB-Tripod-Legs-Black/dp/B000UMX7FI/ref=sr_1_1?ie=UTF8&qid=1356315569&sr=8-1&keywords=055XPROB

That Lensmaster head would work well if you are using it mostly for bird and wildlife. A general purpose good quality ball will work well if you are more of a generalist.

This would probably work well without breaking the bank
http://www.amazon.com/Manfrotto-MH054M0-Q2-Magnesium-Quick-Release/dp/B004MKNJ6G/ref=sr_1_15?ie=UTF8&qid=1356315569&sr=8-15&keywords=055XPROB

The call is yours, but it is awefully false economy to go below this for the camera and lens you are using. You will only end up trading up incrementally to a more expensive set of legs and head anyway, and put your gear at risk if you go too light, (as per the Digital Concepts tripod.)

As per silver's comment:
I personally have seen on enough occasions where these cheap tripods fail and really expensive camera equipment smash to the ground. I was leading a workshop and a lady had a brand new canon 5d mark 2 and she was using a cheap tripod with a very flimsy head with a spring loaded locking mount and sure enough the tripod went over because of the camera and lens weight and the camera and 70-200 lens smashed on the ground and that was that. What is your equipment worth to you?

If you go with the Digital Concepts and have an accident, I don't want to hear any grousing. :roll: :roll:
quote=Nikon_DonB quote=MT Shooter quote=Nikon_D... (show quote)


I have the 055X and it is a cracking piece of kit, I aim to buy a Gimbal during January.
quote=Zero_Equals_Infinity quote=Nikon_DonB quo... (show quote)


As you're in the UK be sure to take a good look at the Lensmaster when you're into "buyin' mode". See my earlier post for the website and my comments. If you'd like any further assistance just get in touch.

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Dec 24, 2012 05:07:49   #
Robert-Y Loc: Cambridge UK
 
craggycrossers wrote:
trebor19560 wrote:
Zero_Equals_Infinity wrote:
Nikon_DonB wrote:
MT Shooter wrote:
Nikon_DonB wrote:
I just ordered the Sigma 150-500mm DG OS HTM lens for my Nikon D600. Merry Christmas to me. There is no way I'd trust my current lightweight tripod to hold that combination.

Any suggestions that won't break the bank, Hoggers?


Mornin' Don,
I like Nikonians legs, I have the 3246 version which are just a little heavier than his and black in color so as not to reflect sunlight (3040, 3046 and 3246 are all almost the same legs and they only use 3 knobs for full extemsion instead of 6 knobs). But I hate the 3047 head with long glass, its just too slow and inaccurate with a lens like the Bigma. A good ball head is the ticket for most work, and I recommend the Bogen 3038 or the Bogen 3055, (I use them both). If you like the Gimbal style head, the Bigma is light enough to use a less expensive option than the Wimberly, I have used the Beike (Wimberly copy) and the Desmond Gimbal with the Bigma and actually like the Desmond, which I converted to take my Bogen hexagonal quick release plates using an RC0 adapter plate.
These legs are a bit heavy, but very stable. If you are looking for something a bit lighter, I would suggest the Bogen 3021 (or 3221 in black) which is a 3 section set of legs with no middle brace so you can use them in a wide variety of positions and even lower to 10" off the gound, or reverse the center post and set your camera right at ground level.
quote=Nikon_DonB I just ordered the Sigma 150-500... (show quote)


Thanks for all the info my friends. I forgot I had this Digital Concepts tripod. What do you guys think. It looks pretty sturdy.

Hi MT, What do you think of this. It'll hold the D600 with the 70-300mmVR with no problem. Think it'll handle the Bigma too? It's got a center hook for the bag too(counterweight.)
Oh! and Nikonian does have nice legs(I heard they used to call him tripod, too.) Now I know why.....lol(D's gonna kill me.)
quote=MT Shooter quote=Nikon_DonB I just ordered... (show quote)


I would spend the money to get a proper tripod and head.
Otherwise you will not have stability, and it may fall over resulting in a damaged or destroyed camera and lens.

This tripod is well priced and will do the job -- http://www.amazon.com/Manfrotto-055XPROB-Tripod-Legs-Black/dp/B000UMX7FI/ref=sr_1_1?ie=UTF8&qid=1356315569&sr=8-1&keywords=055XPROB

That Lensmaster head would work well if you are using it mostly for bird and wildlife. A general purpose good quality ball will work well if you are more of a generalist.

This would probably work well without breaking the bank
http://www.amazon.com/Manfrotto-MH054M0-Q2-Magnesium-Quick-Release/dp/B004MKNJ6G/ref=sr_1_15?ie=UTF8&qid=1356315569&sr=8-15&keywords=055XPROB

The call is yours, but it is awefully false economy to go below this for the camera and lens you are using. You will only end up trading up incrementally to a more expensive set of legs and head anyway, and put your gear at risk if you go too light, (as per the Digital Concepts tripod.)

As per silver's comment:
I personally have seen on enough occasions where these cheap tripods fail and really expensive camera equipment smash to the ground. I was leading a workshop and a lady had a brand new canon 5d mark 2 and she was using a cheap tripod with a very flimsy head with a spring loaded locking mount and sure enough the tripod went over because of the camera and lens weight and the camera and 70-200 lens smashed on the ground and that was that. What is your equipment worth to you?

If you go with the Digital Concepts and have an accident, I don't want to hear any grousing. :roll: :roll:
quote=Nikon_DonB quote=MT Shooter quote=Nikon_D... (show quote)


I have the 055X and it is a cracking piece of kit, I aim to buy a Gimbal during January.
quote=Zero_Equals_Infinity quote=Nikon_DonB quo... (show quote)


As you're in the UK be sure to take a good look at the Lensmaster when you're into "buyin' mode". See my earlier post for the website and my comments. If you'd like any further assistance just get in touch.
quote=trebor19560 quote=Zero_Equals_Infinity qu... (show quote)


On my list Craggycrosser definatley on my list,

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