Tripod Help, Please
Oct 3, 2020 06:57:04 #
Bento tripods Not flips tho. Recommended by pros who helped me with my SONY. Bento proved to be stable, and perfectly fine even with my telephoto lens.
Oct 3, 2020 13:21:38 #
mikee wrote:
I second this recommendation. Also, has one leg that converts to a monopod.
Thanks for your suggestion, Mikee.
Oct 3, 2020 13:23:30 #
dumbo wrote:
Bento tripods Not flips tho. Recommended by pros who helped me with my SONY. Bento proved to be stable, and perfectly fine even with my telephoto lens.
Interesting... thanks "dumbo."
Oct 3, 2020 13:24:29 #
Cuw wrote:
I purchased a Innorel tripod a while back and have never regretted it. This tripod has 12 layers of carbon fiber, no center colum, bowl mount, very sturdy. Will support up to 88lbs. I have used it almost daily for months. It's so easy to set up. I've never had an issue with this tripod. It's totally professional, except the price. It will fit your 300.00 budget. Believe me, it will be worth your time to look at this tripod. For sale on Amazon.
Thanks for the suggestion, Cuw.
Oct 4, 2020 19:17:24 #
A couple of comments. Typically the cost of the ball head equals the cost of the tripod. You want a sturdy yet light tripod which reduces the impact of the weight of your gear. These units are typically pricey but they do not physically depreciate. Don’t buy used unless you find something special, I don’t like the ‘toggle-type’ releases as I invariably catch my fingers and it hurts! I specifically chose a tripod which has the screw mechanism,
Oct 4, 2020 19:24:33 #
CO wrote:
I would also recommend a carbon fiber tripod. I ha... (show quote)
This is an excellent set of recommendations. I have both a carbon monopod and tripod. I recognize that some have cost limitations but I would want to encourage you to see if you can find a carbon item. Perhaps a used tripod?
Oct 4, 2020 20:24:01 #
Eric Bornstein wrote:
A couple of comments. Typically the cost of the ball head equals the cost of the tripod. You want a sturdy yet light tripod which reduces the impact of the weight of your gear. These units are typically pricey but they do not physically depreciate. Don’t buy used unless you find something special, I don’t like the ‘toggle-type’ releases as I invariably catch my fingers and it hurts! I specifically chose a tripod which has the screw mechanism,
Thank you for your reply, Eric. I agree that used would have to be specifically what I want, which I'm still deciding.
Oct 4, 2020 20:26:28 #
mjmoly wrote:
This is an excellent set of recommendations. I have both a carbon monopod and tripod. I recognize that some have cost limitations but I would want to encourage you to see if you can find a carbon item. Perhaps a used tripod?
Hi, thanks for your reply. Yes, this was an amazing set of recommendations - a real education. I will be making a trip to the mecca of photography, B&H, to touch, try and really make the right decision.
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