which carbon fiber tripod to buy?
May 28, 2018 07:31:07 #
Absolutely agree with RRS tripods.First of all they are made in the USA.I am willing to pay a few extra bucks for that reason. I smile every time using the tripod and ball head as I never thought of spending that much on a tripod starting out in photography and now ——so glad I did!!! Rich
May 28, 2018 07:34:23 #
via the lens wrote:
I might end up buying a new carbon fiber tripod. ... (show quote)
Fortunately, I think I'm all set for tripods.
As for those leg clips, most I've seen are adjustable for pressure.
May 28, 2018 07:58:45 #
Btw just looked at your website lots of great pics always love Yosemite—eventually going to go one winter. Rich
May 28, 2018 08:03:39 #
via the lens wrote:
I might end up buying a new carbon fiber tripod. ... (show quote)
Gitzo- After 5 tripods there is nothing like Gitzo. Always buy what you can easily resell.
May 28, 2018 08:30:03 #
I am happy with my Benro carbon fiber Travel Angel. It is 5 or 6 years old, has been thrown off the top of a jeep at 50 mph and skidded down the highway and is is non the worse for wear except for some road rash. Twist lock legs that function very smoothly with just 1/4 turn of the knobs make it very easy to set up and take down, and it is rated for about 25#. Best thing is I can get 2 1/2 of them for the price of a Gitzo or RRS.
Bill
Bill
May 28, 2018 08:50:15 #
Hedgehoggers
I narrowed it down to two Tripod Brands. Gitzo and RRS
To answer all your questions. around $1,000 including head, twist turn.
I am leaning more towards RRS because I believe quality is going down with MacGroup!
I intend to use long and heavy lenses.
So any recommendations models on both brands including a head.
Gino
I narrowed it down to two Tripod Brands. Gitzo and RRS
To answer all your questions. around $1,000 including head, twist turn.
I am leaning more towards RRS because I believe quality is going down with MacGroup!
I intend to use long and heavy lenses.
So any recommendations models on both brands including a head.
Gino
May 28, 2018 08:58:47 #
May 28, 2018 09:16:52 #
rgrenaderphoto wrote:
Add Induro to the list.
One thing I have observed, in all the Photography workshops I've taken, you see more Really Right Stuff tripods than anything else. They may be pricey, but excellence has it's cost.
One thing I have observed, in all the Photography workshops I've taken, you see more Really Right Stuff tripods than anything else. They may be pricey, but excellence has it's cost.
Ditto on Induro, I've read good things about it and also from people who've used it before....just get a good quality ball head
May 28, 2018 09:20:08 #
Or gimbal head for heavy lenses.
Blaster34 wrote:
Ditto on Induro, I've read good things about it and also from people who've used it before....just get a good quality ball head
May 28, 2018 09:31:24 #
ggenova64 wrote:
Hedgehoggers
I narrowed it down to two Tripod Brands. Gitzo and RRS
To answer all your questions. around $1,000 including head, twist turn.
I am leaning more towards RRS because I believe quality is going down with MacGroup!
I intend to use long and heavy lenses.
So any recommendations models on both brands including a head.
Gino
I narrowed it down to two Tripod Brands. Gitzo and RRS
To answer all your questions. around $1,000 including head, twist turn.
I am leaning more towards RRS because I believe quality is going down with MacGroup!
I intend to use long and heavy lenses.
So any recommendations models on both brands including a head.
Gino
long and heavy lenses RRS BH55
May 28, 2018 09:32:12 #
Tom Hogue still had the best advice on this topic. I finally bought a Systematic with Acratech ball head.
Do it right or you ll end up with a closet full of junk and end up spending double in the long run.
http://www.dslrbodies.com/accessories/camera-accessories/tripod-101.html
Do it right or you ll end up with a closet full of junk and end up spending double in the long run.
http://www.dslrbodies.com/accessories/camera-accessories/tripod-101.html
May 28, 2018 09:39:07 #
May have a 55lb load capacity, but when you loosen the knobs to follow a bird in flight or fast moving animal nothing beats a gimbal.
par4fore wrote:
long and heavy lenses RRS BH55
May 28, 2018 09:41:16 #
https://vimeo.com/217717685
Here is a link to a video by Mike Motes. He is primarily a macro photographer. He uses the Vanguard Altra Pro 2+ 263AT tripod. I have one and really love it. I have had other tripods but this one is much better.
Here is a video on the Vanguard tripod: https://vimeo.com/215283344 I did get the metal version, 4.3 lbs vs 3.8 for the carbon fiber. B&H has the 263AT version on sale for $154.97 the carbon fiber is $299.99.
I also use the Acrattech ball head. https://www.adorama.com/acr1115.html?gclid=EAIaIQobChMI7eaNtcKo2wIVFIvICh2B8gClEAYYByABEgIpsvD_BwE
so much more versatile than a regular ball head.
This is the gear I have - and really like it. I shoot all kinds of photography, macro to landscape and whatever.
Here is a link to a video by Mike Motes. He is primarily a macro photographer. He uses the Vanguard Altra Pro 2+ 263AT tripod. I have one and really love it. I have had other tripods but this one is much better.
Here is a video on the Vanguard tripod: https://vimeo.com/215283344 I did get the metal version, 4.3 lbs vs 3.8 for the carbon fiber. B&H has the 263AT version on sale for $154.97 the carbon fiber is $299.99.
I also use the Acrattech ball head. https://www.adorama.com/acr1115.html?gclid=EAIaIQobChMI7eaNtcKo2wIVFIvICh2B8gClEAYYByABEgIpsvD_BwE
so much more versatile than a regular ball head.
This is the gear I have - and really like it. I shoot all kinds of photography, macro to landscape and whatever.
May 28, 2018 09:55:00 #
The reason I did not ask about a head for the tripod is I already have the RRS BH-55 so will use that. Lot's of info here that I will have to read and re-read. I do shoot birds in flight with my ball head: I use a sidekick and that works out great so don't plan to pick up a gimbal head. It sounds like the twist locks might be the best way to go this time around. Thanks for all the really good input. And, RAS422, thanks for your comments on my photos. Maybe with a new tripod I'll get better yet!! Ha! Ha! (That seems to be what people think about gear, you get better when you have a lot and pay more.). I'm hoping my faulty tripod leg holds up for my upcoming trip to Yellowstone and will get the new tripod when I return before going to Costa Rica. At least, that is the plan (with Steve Perry) and I will read his web site section on tripods.
May 28, 2018 09:59:01 #
RRS
Loc: Not sure
Brucej67 wrote:
May have a 55lb load capacity, but when you loosen the knobs to follow a bird in flight or fast moving animal nothing beats a gimbal.
I agree and use a gimbal on an RRS tripod. I have been playing with two Manfrotto video heads the 502 and a 504 and right now I'm still testing. I am now using a series III RRS but am also looking at their series IV for better stability when shooting the 600mm f/4.0 with a pro body.
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