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09/20/2005 07:38:20 PM · #1 |
I'm ready to trash this $15 Best-Buy no-name tripod. Let's get a manfrotto!
Any suggestions? Anything you love/hate in a tripod? What's the best tripod for the price?
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09/20/2005 07:39:27 PM · #2 |
I'm very happy with my 3021BPRO. It does everything a great tripod should do and i think it's about $150. You will need to choose a head to go with it that suits your own style and needs...
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09/20/2005 07:56:45 PM · #3 |
Originally posted by jmsetzler:
I'm very happy with my 3021BPRO. It does everything a great tripod should do and i think it's about $150. You will need to choose a head to go with it that suits your own style and needs... |
I second the vote for that exact tripod. I will have this tripod until I'm 80...
For the head, I got the 322RC2 or something like that. |
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09/20/2005 08:48:27 PM · #4 |
Originally posted by jmsetzler:
I'm very happy with my 3021BPRO. It does everything a great tripod should do and i think it's about $150. You will need to choose a head to go with it that suits your own style and needs... |
Well, I have to agree. I also have the 3021BPRO with the 322RC2 head. Grouped as a kit here.
This set-up has not disappointed me.
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09/20/2005 09:06:18 PM · #5 |
Originally posted by thatcloudthere:
Originally posted by jmsetzler:
I'm very happy with my 3021BPRO. It does everything a great tripod should do and i think it's about $150. You will need to choose a head to go with it that suits your own style and needs... |
I second the vote for that exact tripod. I will have this tripod until I'm 80...
For the head, I got the 322RC2 or something like that. |
I also use this tripod. you can't go wrong with it. Strong and able to go high enough for me to use without being hunched over. Gotta love it.
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09/20/2005 09:29:38 PM · #6 |
| one of my requirements for my tripod head was that it had a level in it to measure both front-to-back and left-to-right level. the one i settled on has a bubble level that does both. that was pretty important to me, especially because i chose a ball head. |
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09/20/2005 10:06:29 PM · #7 |
Originally posted by muckpond:
one of my requirements for my tripod head was that it had a level in it to measure both front-to-back and left-to-right level. the one i settled on has a bubble level that does both. that was pretty important to me, especially because i chose a ball head. |
THIS is the perfect solution for that.. i bought one of these and I use it quite a bit.
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09/20/2005 10:07:09 PM · #8 |
I'm in the market for a new tripod as well. I was looking at the vertical version of that grip. Seems like the horz version would be a little awkward to grab compared to a joystick style vertical. What do you think?
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09/20/2005 10:17:25 PM · #9 |
Originally posted by Kaizen:
Well, I have to agree. I also have the 3021BPRO with the 322RC2 head. Grouped as a kit here.
This set-up has not disappointed me.
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I agree with this tripod as well and love it, but I choose the 3265 grip ballhead. I just liked the feel of the vertical joystick-style head. It also felt more solid to me than the 322RC2 even though that one is rated stronger.
Edit: Neil, I got sidetracked at B+H while typing this (so easy to do). You're right about the vertical joystick, that's why I got it. Try them both out for fun and see how they feel.
Message edited by author 2005-09-20 22:23:18. |
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09/20/2005 10:20:24 PM · #10 |
The 322 has some issues moutning a lens on the pod with a canon body and a battery grip.. there are some 'space' issues.
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09/20/2005 10:26:39 PM · #11 |
Originally posted by jmsetzler:
The 322 has some issues moutning a lens on the pod with a canon body and a battery grip.. there are some 'space' issues. |
Same thing with the 3265. Kind of a pain in the a$$ to take the grip off the camera just to mount the camera properly. Kind of defeats the whole quick-release idea. I wish they would make a spacer for the q/r plate. |
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09/20/2005 10:39:20 PM · #12 |
Originally posted by Kaizen:
I also have the 3021BPRO with the 322RC2 head. Grouped as a kit here.
This set-up has not disappointed me.
JV |
good to hear this about this set up, this kit has been on my wish list at B&H for about 2 weeks now. Just have to wait a few more weeks before I can buy it plus a LOT of other goodies
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09/20/2005 10:42:38 PM · #13 |
Originally posted by jmsetzler:
The 322 has some issues moutning a lens on the pod with a canon body and a battery grip.. there are some 'space' issues. |
do you mean like using the lens ring collar dealy where you mount the lens to the pod and not the camera on the pod?
if so I may have to rethink my future purchase of this set up
James |
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09/20/2005 10:45:38 PM · #14 |
| i have a manfrotto 3021Pro with a 488rc2 midi ball head and it flat out rocks! the ball head has a panning lock. the whole rig will support 15-17 lbs. heavy, but very, very sturdy. it runs about $250+, and pound-for-pound, it's worth it in the long run. |
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09/20/2005 10:46:38 PM · #15 |
3021Pro Manfrotto here with 3-way 3030 head. No complaints whatsoever.
R.
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09/20/2005 10:47:40 PM · #16 |
| This is a great set up: 3021/3030 for $199.95. Although you may want to go for a different head. |
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09/21/2005 05:25:27 PM · #17 |
Thanks guys, any more suggestions? That one looks really nice, I'm tempted!
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09/21/2005 05:37:54 PM · #18 |
Originally posted by Plexxoid:
Thanks guys, any more suggestions? That one looks really nice, I'm tempted! |
Looks fine if you like ballheads. I don't. But I photograph stationary scenes almost exclusively. I get much more control with a 3-way head. If you're trying to react to flowing variables, then a ballhead is the way to go. With a 3-way you can square up your planes and still pan or tilt without losing the set orientation.
On the other hand, when I'm shooting a seascape and I see a gull flying by, I have 3 separate controls to loosen up before I can track it :-) But when I'm planning on stuff like that, I handhold....
Robt.
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09/21/2005 06:33:18 PM · #19 |
Originally posted by Telehubbie:
Originally posted by Kaizen:
Well, I have to agree. I also have the 3021BPRO with the 322RC2 head. Grouped as a kit here.
This set-up has not disappointed me.
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I agree with this tripod as well and love it, but I choose the 3265 grip ballhead. I just liked the feel of the vertical joystick-style head. It also felt more solid to me than the 322RC2 even though that one is rated stronger.
Edit: Neil, I got sidetracked at B+H while typing this (so easy to do). You're right about the vertical joystick, that's why I got it. Try them both out for fun and see how they feel. |
As long as you're not opposed to using an Alan wrench on a couple of bolts you can reposition the grip on the 322RC2 from the default right-handed configuration to a vertical or left-handed orientation. The Alan wrench and instructions for making the conversion come with the 322RC2.
As you may have guessed, I too own (and love) the 322RC2 ball head, but it's attached to a Gitzo Explorer 2220, which I fully expect to be using in 30+ years. The reason that I chose this tripod is because of the huge flexibility afforded by the rapid column and the independently locking legs. At $250 this tripod is more expensive than the 3021BPRO, but it was well worth the extra money to me.
(edit to fix quote)
Message edited by author 2005-09-21 18:35:55. |
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09/21/2005 07:26:41 PM · #20 |
I have the Manfrotto #390 Junior Manfrotto. It's sturdy and well constructed with aluminum legs and cast metal head/plate. It has a reversible center-post, which I like. It's also nice and light for hiking and what not. It was under $150.00 CAD. However, I don't like that the head isn't removable and hence can't be replaced with a pistol grip or panning head. It doesn't have a level bubble either.
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09/21/2005 07:29:52 PM · #21 |
Originally posted by jmsetzler:
Originally posted by muckpond:
one of my requirements for my tripod head was that it had a level in it to measure both front-to-back and left-to-right level. the one i settled on has a bubble level that does both. that was pretty important to me, especially because i chose a ball head. |
THIS is the perfect solution for that.. i bought one of these and I use it quite a bit. |
I just use a line level and it only costs a couple of bucks at the hardware store. Not quite so convenient but it works none the less.
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09/22/2005 03:55:13 PM · #22 |
I also use the 3021pro. My head choice is the 488RC2.
sp edit
Message edited by author 2005-09-22 15:55:48.
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09/22/2005 04:28:32 PM · #23 |
3021 pro w/ 322 grip.
The only issue with the 322 and the10D/20D grip has to do with not being able to open the battery door on the grip while the QR plate is installed. Not really a big deal. Also, you can easily configure the 322 with the grip on the left or right sides and also set it up as a vertical grip.
IMO, it's the best of the lot.
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09/22/2005 06:00:58 PM · #24 |
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