Anybody with BIG glass?
Sep 25, 2020 20:52:27 #
RRS TVC-3X with Wimberly gymbal, would do it again,
the 3X has been updated a few times since I got mine
the 3X has been updated a few times since I got mine
Sep 25, 2020 21:27:58 #
A. T. wrote:
The "Nest". The owner is also a Hedgehog. I have one and it's probably the best CF you will find for the price.
The "owner"? Looks like Nest is manufactured by "Hongkong Nest Technology CO.,LTD is an international company registered in Hong Kong. Not saying they aren't good. Frankly had never heard of them before your comment. Can you give us a website to look at the Nest tripod?
Sep 25, 2020 21:33:56 #
napabob wrote:
RRS TVC-3X with Wimberly gymbal, would do it again,
the 3X has been updated a few times since I got mine
the 3X has been updated a few times since I got mine
Thanks for your input.
Sep 25, 2020 21:36:57 #
ricardo00 wrote:
The "owner"? Looks like Nest is manufactured by "Hongkong Nest Technology CO.,LTD is an international company registered in Hong Kong. Not saying they aren't good. Frankly had never heard of them before your comment. Can you give us a website to look at the Nest tripod?
Okay, look up "Camera Cottage" located in Billings, MT. Number, (406) 671-6640. Now I don't know the hours since this Covid mess but usually it will be the owner who answers the phone. As I said earlier, he is a member of this forum and a very nice guy. I needed a special tripod because of my height at 6'6" and he is a tall guy himself and highly recommended his tripod which I am more than happy with. If you look at some of the other tripods of the same construction, you will pay upwards of a thousand dollars.
Sep 25, 2020 22:53:50 #
A. T. wrote:
Okay, look up "Camera Cottage" located i... (show quote)
Member "MT Shooter" retired in late 2019, even physically tearing down the Camera Cottage. https://www.uglyhedgehog.com/t-626678-1.html
Sep 25, 2020 23:38:35 #
I have a Sigma 300-800 for my D500 & D850. This lens almost needs a sherpa to go along with you. I use a Pro Media Gear TR344L Carbon Fiber tripod with their Katana jr Gimbal Head and these two pieces handle "The Beast" very easily. RRS (Really Right Stuff) has tripods that rival Pro Media Gear. I just prefer PMG construction over all the others.
Sep 26, 2020 10:34:10 #
OwlHarbor
Loc: Pacific North West USA
Something to consider getting a telescope mount these are made to handle much more weight and with a drive head you can shoot stars, planets. I don't have this but it is on my wish list https://www.amazon.com/dp/B0758MXFZ8/?coliid=I1TSKPX8LGH7RG&colid=T1AUC9NZ5F1E&psc=0&ref_=lv_ov_lig_dp_it
It can hold a telescope and a camera and track the sky. If you take pictures of the moon it is amazing how fast it moves.
It can hold a telescope and a camera and track the sky. If you take pictures of the moon it is amazing how fast it moves.
Sep 26, 2020 11:31:10 #
OwlHarbor wrote:
Something to consider getting a telescope mount these are made to handle much more weight and with a drive head you can shoot stars, planets. I don't have this but it is on my wish list https://www.amazon.com/dp/B0758MXFZ8/?coliid=I1TSKPX8LGH7RG&colid=T1AUC9NZ5F1E&psc=0&ref_=lv_ov_lig_dp_it
It can hold a telescope and a camera and track the sky. If you take pictures of the moon it is amazing how fast it moves.
It can hold a telescope and a camera and track the sky. If you take pictures of the moon it is amazing how fast it moves.
Interesting thought.
Sep 26, 2020 12:21:29 #
Tiny Tim wrote:
I'm considering eventually buying a Nikon 800mm lens, which is a little over ten pounds. I'd like some suggestions on a sturdy tripod and pan/tilt head that will handle this size of lens. I'm not looking for the most expensive, by all means.
I just picked up a Sigma 150-600mm C lens. This a beast of glass. I picked it up to nail some photos of birds and such. I already have an OBEN tripod and it serves me nicely. I also picked up a FOTGA L200 long zoom lens bracket support. I mount it to the lens and the bracket to the tripod. Then I’m good to go.
Happy Shooting!
Sep 27, 2020 13:41:03 #
DLewis
Loc: Aurora, CO
Tiny Tim wrote:
I'm considering eventually buying a Nikon 800mm lens, which is a little over ten pounds. I'd like some suggestions on a sturdy tripod and pan/tilt head that will handle this size of lens. I'm not looking for the most expensive, by all means.
Manfrotto 475. It's a beast and incredibly stable. Decent used available on eBay.
Sep 27, 2020 17:46:38 #
dennisll wrote:
Manfrotto 475. It's a beast and incredibly stable. Decent used available on eBay.
Oct 21, 2020 15:06:48 #
Tiny Tim wrote:
Do you plan to shoot with a crop frame sensor body and a 1.4 Teleconverter on the lens too? Sorry if this has been answered.
Oct 21, 2020 15:17:27 #
Fotoartist wrote:
Do you plan to shoot with a crop frame sensor body and a 1.4 Teleconverter on the lens too? Sorry if this has been answered.
Possibly.
Oct 21, 2020 16:09:53 #
Manfrotto tripod model 161
The latest version of this tripod is still in production and is selling for about $700. The good news is that there are several on the used market, from time to time, at half that price or less. The older models do not have a geared, (crank) center column but I don't see that as a disadvantage, in fact, less stuff to clog or strip!
I have had mine for over 20 years. The salesman told me that "I can mount a house on that thing"..well, no sweat with an 8x10 view camera, a Portronic 70mm long-roll camera, or the 1200mm lens that I have rented for several jobs.
It has all the geometry and weight-bearing specifications for a heavy load- 40 lbs!. The standard til/pan head is simple and positive.
As will all make and models, you have to make certain the load is well balanced and the correct mounting is observed via the lens collar.
I'm sure there are more current makes and models that will serve the purpose but I have no first hand experience with them- I never had to replace my 161. It's safe, and although it has never broken down, it can be easily repaired if necessary because of the way it is constructed. It is the tallest one I could find with that kind of load cpapcity.
The latest version of this tripod is still in production and is selling for about $700. The good news is that there are several on the used market, from time to time, at half that price or less. The older models do not have a geared, (crank) center column but I don't see that as a disadvantage, in fact, less stuff to clog or strip!
I have had mine for over 20 years. The salesman told me that "I can mount a house on that thing"..well, no sweat with an 8x10 view camera, a Portronic 70mm long-roll camera, or the 1200mm lens that I have rented for several jobs.
It has all the geometry and weight-bearing specifications for a heavy load- 40 lbs!. The standard til/pan head is simple and positive.
As will all make and models, you have to make certain the load is well balanced and the correct mounting is observed via the lens collar.
I'm sure there are more current makes and models that will serve the purpose but I have no first hand experience with them- I never had to replace my 161. It's safe, and although it has never broken down, it can be easily repaired if necessary because of the way it is constructed. It is the tallest one I could find with that kind of load cpapcity.
Oct 21, 2020 16:59:58 #
Tiny Tim wrote:
Interesting thought.
Still no decision? My friend who shoots with a D850 and the 200-500mm had a smaller, lighter tripod which just fell over, probably at least partly his fault (he was on a hill and rushing to set up to get his shot off). His D850 was toast but the lens appears okay. He just ended up buying a RRS tripod, though he gulped several times before putting in the order because of the cost.
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