Ava'sPapa wrote:
I received some valuable information from one of our esteemed members. I'm throwing this out there for any to answer. I rarely use a tripod, but after reading a book recently the author highly recommends using one whenever possible. Well, I'm 71 and I guess it may be time to give it a try. It has been suggested that I purchase a new RRS BH-40 with a lever release clamp (B&H has one for $415).That's what I'm leaning toward. I'd like to know what some other members might recommend. The tripod must be carbon fiber. New or used. The ball head will be new and the tripod new or used. I'm using a D750, a D5500 and a collared 70-200 f2.8. I'm looking for quality and sturdiness. It was also mentioned that I purchase used Kirk and RRS L-plates for the two Nikon cameras and the aforementioned lens.This is all new to me so don't be afraid to spell things out. Thanks in advance.
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I just bought a RRS BH-40. I debated between the lever and screw knob for the clamp. My other ball head has the screw knob type and it never bothered me. I asked the B&H rep what the lever clamp did for me and which was more popular. He said the lever clamp gave me speed and that most pros bought the screw knob. Since I never thought speed (measured in a couple seconds) was an attribute of using a tripod, I saver the $35 difference and bought the screw knob type.