GAS for 70th birthday
Mar 4, 2018 14:12:13 #
mizzee wrote:
I need your opinions! I'm turning 70, and am torn ... (show quote)
I have RRS L-brackets and tripod and tripod head. All top-notch quality, and perhaps more expensive than you want to spend. You do not say how much you are willing to pay, but I suggest you look at the specifications on the tripods you are considering. In addition to one that folds up small enough for carry-on, you want to get one that has thick legs for more rigidity, you want one that is taller than you for more versatility [NOT with a center column...], my preference is for twist locks on the legs. Keep in mind that you get what you pay for, so don't base choice on getting a lower price.
If you go to the RRS website, under "Learn", there are some articles on Tripods. Even if you don't buy from them, the information is relevant to any tripod you may buy. Also take a look at the ones they make - note how "fat" the legs look. This is an important part of the tripod's rigidity and stability as well as its ability to dampen vibrations that could be transmitted to the camera.
Mar 4, 2018 14:31:19 #
Mar 4, 2018 14:33:03 #
rgrenaderphoto wrote:
I am a big Kirk fan. great products and a quality and service culture.
C
Mar 4, 2018 14:37:16 #
Fotoartist wrote:
70 is the new 50.
Here's hopin'. I just turned 74 (er I mean FIFTY Four).
Mar 4, 2018 14:49:31 #
Robeng
Loc: California
mizzee wrote:
I need your opinions! I'm turning 70, and am torn ... (show quote)
Not sure how much help I'm going to be but here's my set up. When local I use a CF Manfrotto 550X Pro with a RRS ball head with an RRS L brackets. My travel tripod is a CF Bogen with a RRS ball head. I tried the MeFoto tripods and didn't like it. I don't like the twist locking system and I got sand inside the MeFoto's legs.
If I was you, I would just go for the CF tripod and a L bracket. You only live once!
Mar 4, 2018 16:32:50 #
brucebc
Loc: Tooele, Utah
marine1960 wrote:
Hell. I think you deserve more. When I turned 70, I bought an Audi A8. In July I turn 75. I trading that puppy in for a new one. By the by ...Happy Birthday.
I didn't buy an Audi, but I Birthdayed myself with a Pentax K-1. So, get what you want.
Mar 4, 2018 16:39:18 #
Murray wrote:
You only get to 70 once! Spoil yourself & do both 
If you can afford it, I totally agree. Then start planning (and saving) for something REALLY special for your 75th birthday. Happy Birthday!
Mar 4, 2018 17:10:10 #
I have Gitzo and Induro tripods. The Induro are about half the cost of the Gitzo, and I consider them nearly as good. Get a look at the Induro if you get a chance.
Mar 4, 2018 17:29:36 #
mizzee wrote:
I need your opinions! I'm turning 70, and am torn ... (show quote)
How much money are we talking about. You can buy top of the line tripod and bracket for less than 500 bucks. If that money is more important to you than anything else don't buy either. But if it isn't buy both and have a happy birthday.
Mar 5, 2018 03:56:08 #
TheShoe
Loc: Lacey, WA
johntaylor333 wrote:
Be aware there are two types of Loctite - Red and Blue.
Blue is removable (and therefore is a little less effective) and red is pretty permanent (needs heat and force to remove).
Sounds like Loctite Blue would work well for you.
Blue is removable (and therefore is a little less effective) and red is pretty permanent (needs heat and force to remove).
Sounds like Loctite Blue would work well for you.
Or acetone. I don't know what it will do to a carbon tube if you get any on it, but it should work on metal.
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