Tripod & lens advice
Jul 25, 2020 11:16:22 #
HHHs,
I posted about planning my trip to Yellowstone a few days ago. Thank you for all the responses!
Now I need advice on the camera/lens and tripod combo
I think I am going to rent the Sigma 150-600 contemporary. Advice on this is accepted!
With my D7000 and lens is a Bogen Tripod- 3411 Bogen 3130 Head a good choice? How good of a tripod is it? (Made of aluminum).
Until now I just owned cheap tripods
The Bogen mentioned about I can get for $60 (working on a budget)
Thank you ahead of time
I posted about planning my trip to Yellowstone a few days ago. Thank you for all the responses!
Now I need advice on the camera/lens and tripod combo
I think I am going to rent the Sigma 150-600 contemporary. Advice on this is accepted!
With my D7000 and lens is a Bogen Tripod- 3411 Bogen 3130 Head a good choice? How good of a tripod is it? (Made of aluminum).
Until now I just owned cheap tripods
The Bogen mentioned about I can get for $60 (working on a budget)
Thank you ahead of time
Jul 25, 2020 11:27:44 #
Old Timer
Loc: Greenfield, In.
For that lens I would advice to get a gimbal head. There are some on Ebay or Amazon that may not be the best quality but they will not break the bank either. If you are shooting the much weight with camera and lens you need a head that let you balance in the center of weight to get easy and accurate movement, almost a must for the setup that you have.
Jul 25, 2020 11:31:30 #
Old Timer wrote:
For that lens I would advice to get a gimbal head. There are some on Ebay or Amazon that may not be the best quality but they will not break the bank either. If you are shooting the much weight with camera and lens you need a head that let you balance in the center of weight to get easy and accurate movement, almost a must for the setup that you have.
Just to be clear: the tripod is fine just get a gimbal head ( I don't know anything about those). Any type can be mounted on the tripod?
Jul 25, 2020 12:17:49 #
Cubanphoto wrote:
HHHs, br I posted about planning my trip to Yellow... (show quote)
I would go with the Sport rental Sigma 150-600 Sport. Had one and loved it.
Jul 25, 2020 17:11:45 #
I wouldn't get that head. It has the Bogen/Manfrotto quick release system which is not robust enough for a large, heavy lens like that. Also the PL-200 plate that comes with it is too small for the larger tripod collar foot.
A gimbal head would be better. I have the Jobu Jr.3 gimbal that weighs only 1.5lbs. but can support up to 12lbs.
Also look at the Acratech long lens head.
A gimbal head would be better. I have the Jobu Jr.3 gimbal that weighs only 1.5lbs. but can support up to 12lbs.
Also look at the Acratech long lens head.
Jul 25, 2020 18:22:16 #
Cubanphoto wrote:
Just to be clear: the tripod is fine just get a gimbal head ( I don't know anything about those). Any type can be mounted on the tripod?
Yes, the 3/8"-16 thread is standard for tripods and tripod heads. This is my Jobu Jr.3 gimbal on my Manfrotto 055 carbon fiber tripod.
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Acratech long lens head
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Markins Q10i and Q20i ballheads with BV-12, BV-14, BV24 pan/tilt attachment
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Jul 26, 2020 08:04:19 #
billnikon
Loc: Pennsylvania/Ohio/Florida/Maui/Oregon/Vermont
Cubanphoto wrote:
HHHs, br I posted about planning my trip to Yellow... (show quote)
If your renting I would rent the Nikon 200-500 5.6 lens. Faster than the Sigma and sharper at the 500 than the Sigma is at 600. Just saying.
And I personally would not bother with a tripod. But if you must, I would go with a gimbal head on that tripod. You can get cheaper nicer ones.
https://www.bhphotovideo.com/c/product/1500864-REG/movo_photo_gh800_carbon_fiber_professional_gimbal.html
Actually Manfrotto makes a nice one that lots of folks are not aware of.
https://www.bhphotovideo.com/c/product/554099-REG/Manfrotto_393_393_Heavy_Duty_Gimbal.html
Jul 26, 2020 09:01:13 #
CO wrote:
Yes, the 3/8"-16 thread is standard for tripods and tripod heads. This is my Jobu Jr.3 gimbal on my Manfrotto 055 carbon fiber tripod.
The OP said he's on a budget?
Jul 26, 2020 09:13:38 #
I prefer a mono pod with a tilt head for wildlife, much faster to set up. The Nikor 200-500 is a great choice, I prefer the Tamron 150-600 G2 but it may require adjusting. We travel to Yellowstone every year, May for bears and October for elk.
Jul 26, 2020 09:14:09 #
Jul 26, 2020 11:41:19 #
Animals are always moving. I owned the Sigma 150-600mm. I mostly shot off of a monopod for animals. You are going to be using 1/1000sec or faster shutter speed anyway. The tripod/mono pod is just to help you support the 10 lb plus of equipment. In the old days. Photographers mounted the camera/long telephoto lens on a gun stock and shot that way.
Jul 26, 2020 11:43:33 #
Jul 26, 2020 11:50:43 #
CO wrote:
Yes, the 3/8"-16 thread is standard for tripods and tripod heads. This is my Jobu Jr.3 gimbal on my Manfrotto 055 carbon fiber tripod.
Clarification: while looking at your Jobu Jr3, it looks like you have an extra plate. Is that right? It does not look like collar of the lens
Jul 26, 2020 12:38:28 #
If you want to stay under $200 for a reliable tripod and Head for a long lens, that's going to be tough.
I would recommend a Monopod as has been suggested.
With practice they can work very well. Learn to use your body to lean against a tree, rock , car or pole and form a tripod with the monopod and your two legs. Leaning is also very effective.
There is also the very old trick of a tension strap (just a 6' piece of 3/4" strap webbing with a tripod screw on one end, and you simply step on the other end and hold it in tension. It works.
Are any of these solutions as good as a heavy duty tripod and a Gimbal head? No. but they are also a fraction of the price. The principle of the monopod, leaning, or tension, is to eliminate higher frequency vibrations or oscillations that rob sharpness much faster than slow movement.
If the lens you choose has 'IS' or 'VR' be sure to read about the correct setting when using support.
Good luck.
I would recommend a Monopod as has been suggested.
With practice they can work very well. Learn to use your body to lean against a tree, rock , car or pole and form a tripod with the monopod and your two legs. Leaning is also very effective.
There is also the very old trick of a tension strap (just a 6' piece of 3/4" strap webbing with a tripod screw on one end, and you simply step on the other end and hold it in tension. It works.
Are any of these solutions as good as a heavy duty tripod and a Gimbal head? No. but they are also a fraction of the price. The principle of the monopod, leaning, or tension, is to eliminate higher frequency vibrations or oscillations that rob sharpness much faster than slow movement.
If the lens you choose has 'IS' or 'VR' be sure to read about the correct setting when using support.
Good luck.
Jul 26, 2020 13:04:35 #
MJPerini wrote:
If you want to stay under $200 for a reliable tri... (show quote)
I was not clear on my response. The tripod I mentioned (The Bogen) I am getting it from Craigslist for $60. The $200 is for the gimbal. I am going to try my luck at eBay.
Again thank you.
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