Posts for: K.Cole
Jun 6, 2021 06:23:06 #
MDI Mainer wrote:
I suspect that within a given brand the quality of... (show quote)
MDI Mainer, that article pretty much seals the deal for me. My needs and conditions of use fit nearly perfectly with the positive aspects of aluminum tripods. Thank you for all of that.
Jun 5, 2021 19:12:29 #
MDI Mainer wrote:
In that case I can recommend the Vanguard VEO 2 264CB 26mm 4-Section Carbon Fiber Travel Tripod with BH-50 Ball Head, 61" Maximum Height, 17.6 lbs Capacity. Folded it measures 18 inches.
https://www.amazon.com/Vanguard-VEO-264CB-Fujifilm-Mirrorless/dp/B0723C4BH6?th=1
I bought mine on sale for $150 at the end of 2019 from Adorama, so check around since they no longer have it.
https://www.amazon.com/Vanguard-VEO-264CB-Fujifilm-Mirrorless/dp/B0723C4BH6?th=1
I bought mine on sale for $150 at the end of 2019 from Adorama, so check around since they no longer have it.
I noticed in that same link a couple of similar items in aluminum with much lower prices. Since I'm not terribly concerned about the weight, do you think the Vanguards in aluminum are just as good as the carbon fiber?
Jun 5, 2021 14:21:54 #
Xpatch wrote:
Don’t put cameras in rear panniers it’s asking for trouble get a handlebar bag or front panniers with shocks off the hub struts. Keep your old tripod and get better lighter cameras or bring a drone along
This is on a motorcycle, not a bicycle, so I'm not likely to give front panniers even a fleeting though. I do carry the DSLRs in a tank bag though as that is the part of a motorcycle with the least amount of vibration. Also not going to go and spend more money for "lighter cameras or bring a drone along." I'm simply not going to spend a ton of money on this as some seem to think is easy-peasy. I guess it is when you are suggesting spending someone else's money.
Jun 5, 2021 14:16:22 #
Not really. The size of the saddlebags determines my maximum folded size and I figure my price range should get me something that is likely 10X better than the $20 Walmart unit that has fallen apart. I'm not looking for professional level equipment and have no delusions of grandeur about my travel pictures. Just want it to be sturdy enough to hold the Elf which is really no problem for just about any tripod, but also want it to hold a DSLR with me close by like someone else mentioned. Not likely to ever be using a long lens on the digital that might create a requirement for a higher level tripod; at least not while on the bike. We have a couple of much larger tripods when on photo safari, but are always in the car for that, making the size requirement here a moot point.
Jun 5, 2021 11:49:38 #
Jun 5, 2021 10:56:01 #
Goober wrote:
Check out Sirui tripods on the B&H website. They make some lightweight tripods that fold to about 15 inches but max extension in the 50-60 inch range so you would need to bend over a bit. Adding a small ball head would extend height 3 inches or so. You could pack the ball head separately if need be although not very convenient. Prices in the $150 range. Sirui quality is very good for the price in my opinion.
Good luck!
Good luck!
Thanks for that feedback.
I found this on Amazon but not B&H. Is it similar to yours? It says folded length of 18.9". I'm wondering if folding the ball head 90° will allow me to fit down in the place I have for it. That length limit is only for the horizontal measurement and would be easy enough to have the ball head hanging up, down of sitting sideways if turned.
What are your thoughts on those possibilities?
https://www.amazon.com/Traveler-Lightweight-Portable-Panorama-Capacity/dp/B07KD274QV/ref=sr_1_1_sspa?dchild=1&keywords=sirui%2Btripod&qid=1622904119&s=electronics&sr=1-1-spons&spLa=ZW5jcnlwdGVkUXVhbGlmaWVyPUEyWTJKT0pDWDVIMTVZJmVuY3J5cHRlZElkPUEwNDI3NzQ1MlQ3WkhCSVVVT1c0TiZlbmNyeXB0ZWRBZElkPUExMDIzMjMyMkhJSzdIS0ZSVkFPOSZ3aWRnZXROYW1lPXNwX2F0ZiZhY3Rpb249Y2xpY2tSZWRpcmVjdCZkb05vdExvZ0NsaWNrPXRydWU&th=1
Jun 5, 2021 10:38:08 #
To re-iterate for the sake of saving everyone some time:
Maximum folded length 18".
Minimum extended height 48 to 60" (or more).
Table-tops are of no use to me; already have at least four of those.
Have a budget for a reason; difficult to spend what you don't have.
Maximum folded length 18".
Minimum extended height 48 to 60" (or more).
Table-tops are of no use to me; already have at least four of those.
Have a budget for a reason; difficult to spend what you don't have.
Jun 5, 2021 08:16:47 #
MDI Mainer wrote:
What is the maximum length you can accommodate in the saddlebag?
18"
Jun 5, 2021 08:15:09 #
Thanks BurghByrd. I'll check them out.
Jun 5, 2021 07:43:03 #
Appreciate the links, Jerry, but I'm not really looking for a table-top. Most of the usage has been and will be on the ground with a need to extend to 48 to 60 inches.
Jun 5, 2021 07:26:23 #
Thanks David! You must have been replying while I was typing. I'll take a look at those.
Jun 5, 2021 07:23:57 #
The saddlebags vibrate on all bikes. It's not really the engine of the bike causing the vibration but location of the bags being right over the rear axle. The same conditions would still exist on an electric bike. So, no, I'm not gonna get a different bike.
As for a small tripod not being well suited to hold a DSLR, that is such a small amount of the usage, I'm not terribly concerned about it so long as it could do it with limited use and not for very long periods of time. Even the $17 Walmart pod could do it for the times I needed, but those are the ones that fall apart after a year or two. I'm just tired of constantly having to replace them.
I guess I'll just have to pop in camera shop next chance I get so I can lay hands on a couple that size and decide if they will suit my needs. Problem with that is the nearest big shop to us is 160 miles away in a town I only pass through about once or twice a year.
As for a small tripod not being well suited to hold a DSLR, that is such a small amount of the usage, I'm not terribly concerned about it so long as it could do it with limited use and not for very long periods of time. Even the $17 Walmart pod could do it for the times I needed, but those are the ones that fall apart after a year or two. I'm just tired of constantly having to replace them.
I guess I'll just have to pop in camera shop next chance I get so I can lay hands on a couple that size and decide if they will suit my needs. Problem with that is the nearest big shop to us is 160 miles away in a town I only pass through about once or twice a year.
Jun 4, 2021 22:19:57 #
Greetings all, I'm in need of a small tripod that will fit in the saddlebags of a bike I use frequently. Have been using an el-cheapo from WallyWorld for a couple of years but would rally like to upgrade to a better unit that can withstand constant vibration in the saddlbag. When on the bike I shoot mostly with a Canon Elf 360, but do occasionally carry one or both DSLRs. With the elf the tripod would be mostly used for selfies with the Elf, but with the DSLRs it would need to be substantially better than what I now have. I want to avoid buying another for a good while as the cheap ones prove, you get what you pay for as they fall apart in the very unfriendly environment of a saddlebag. All that said, what would be a good unit to look at with a folded size limit of 18"? Need to keep cost below $150. TIA
Apr 20, 2020 19:44:41 #
spotted this one in Tulia Tx. yesterday.
Apr 11, 2020 08:10:08 #
Here is one from an abandoned pool house in the little community of Bugbee on the north side of Lake Meredith. It is more graffiti than a mural, but well done enough to share here I think.
