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 12/12/2005 11:32:44 AM · #26
Does anybody uses this one? Looks loke a good deal.
Manfrotto Junior
I have my eyes on one of these and would be nice to hear an opinion.
 12/12/2005 12:01:24 PM · #27
Something to bear in mind: while it's nice to have a tripod that's compact enough and light enough to throw in your luggage or backpack, these mostly don't work very well in conditions where you really need a tripod. Of particular concern is that most of them require extending the center column to get a decent working height, and an extended center column is very prone to vibration. I used a nice, relatively lightweight Slik for a couple years with my Coolpic 5700 (similar size/weight to the OP's camera) and it forced me to lean over very uncomfortably in any sort of breeze, when I couldn't extend the column and remain stable.

In general, with tripods, more weight = more stability. You can get around this to some degree by hanging weights off the tripod to stabilize it. Manfrottos come with a hook for doing this, incidentally. But, basically, mass is your friend when you are seeking stability. And so is rigidity. When looking at any tripod in a store, spread the legs as far as you can and push down HARD on the head: if you feel any give at all (and you will with light/cheap tripods) then it is not rigid enough.

Robt.
 12/15/2005 10:13:45 AM · #28
Originally posted by Tiberius:
Does anybody uses this one? Looks loke a good deal.
Manfrotto Junior
I have my eyes on one of these and would be nice to hear an opinion.

bump
 12/15/2005 10:16:33 AM · #29
I've never used that tripod, but trust the manfrotto name and it looks like a good carry-around tripod. reviews seem to be good too.
 12/15/2005 10:19:01 AM · #30
Another thing to look at:

How tall are you and what is the max height of the tripod?
 12/15/2005 10:36:43 AM · #31
Originally posted by Tiberius:
Does anybody uses this one? Looks loke a good deal.
Manfrotto Junior
I have my eyes on one of these and would be nice to hear an opinion.

Specifications
Maximum Height with extended center column 160 cm (63 inches)

I have an offer for 70 euro here in China.

Maximum Height 127 cm (50 inches)

I am 1.72m

Message edited by author 2005-12-15 10:39:13.
 12/15/2005 11:09:13 AM · #32
I have some 'free' tripods and for little p&s they work, or to hold a flash. Stability is not their strong point, light weight is.

I went looking last year and the height issue with tripods is an issue. As mentioned earlier in this, the point of using a tripod is stability, and if you have to extend the center column to use it then you have defeated the main purpose of a tripod. So why are soooo many tripods soooo short? I am 6 foot and to get the camera to my eye a 60" tripod is not going to cut it. There are very few choices for tall folks.

The bogen (3021 i think) is great, but man is it heavy. Not for hiking.

Picking a head is the next big question...what do like? what do you hate? I hate pan and tilt heads. I like ball heads, and i think the action grip type is what i want.

I have gotten some Amvona stuff and it is decent stuff, especially for the price. I may have to go check out their tripods...may not be bogen, but i have spent a year without a tripod of any value.
 12/15/2005 11:18:37 AM · #33
and for goodness sake...stay away from playing with, touching, or looking at the crazy expensive $500 ball heads unless you can afford to buy one.

otherwise you'll just cry.

don't forget you will also want a remote, otherwise part of the advantage of a tripod is lost.
 12/15/2005 11:20:25 AM · #34
My problem is that I konw nothing about tripods. I had a cheap flimsy one for my A70 that did the job. Now I want (of course) something cheep for my rebel.
Edit: Does anybody here have the Manfrotto Junior?

Message edited by author 2005-12-15 11:23:50.
 12/15/2005 11:21:26 AM · #35
Cheap and sturdy don't usually go together especially if you need one with height.
 12/15/2005 11:30:47 AM · #36
Originally posted by Prof_Fate:


The bogen (3021 i think) is great, but man is it heavy. Not for hiking.



I have mine on a shoulder strap and I hike/snowshoe with it all the time.

Heavy would be the tripod for my 4x5 it weighs in at about 40lb. It will easily hold a camera 11 ft in the air and be quite sturdy doing so. That's a tripod that's too heavy for hiking.
12/15/2005 11:50:59 AM · #37
Originally posted by Spazmo99:
Originally posted by Prof_Fate:


The bogen (3021 i think) is great, but man is it heavy. Not for hiking.



I have mine on a shoulder strap and I hike/snowshoe with it all the time.

Heavy would be the tripod for my 4x5 it weighs in at about 40lb. It will easily hold a camera 11 ft in the air and be quite sturdy doing so. That's a tripod that's too heavy for hiking.

Wait til you are 20 years older. It will seem heavier! Also I am usually above 10,000 feet and anything seems heavy!
 12/15/2005 04:33:41 PM · #38
Well, i went to ebay and bought / won a tripod...$68 delivered. Model 828. With what i can read there is seems decent...teh reviews are good, for whatever they're worth.

gotta be better than what i have been using...one like this. LOL
 12/15/2005 04:53:23 PM · #39
That's the same I got. I also ordered (won) the pan head for it from the same company (www.amvona.com). So far, I love the tripod. $60 well spent.

-Serge

Originally posted by Prof_Fate:
Well, i went to ebay and bought / won a tripod...$68 delivered. Model 828. With what i can read there is seems decent...teh reviews are good, for whatever they're worth.

gotta be better than what i have been using...one like this. LOL
12/15/2005 04:58:20 PM · #40
Originally posted by srdanz:
That's the same I got. I also ordered (won) the pan head for it from the same company (www.amvona.com). So far, I love the tripod. $60 well spent.

-Serge


I hate pan heads, even the harley kind ;) Mine comes with the head i wanted, or at least their version of it, a pistol grip ball head.

They have lots of tripod choices, some that become monopods, CF ones and more. Too many choices. The 828 goes form 15" to 79", weights 7 1/2 pounds and supports 13lbs. Support weight gets more important as you move up the lens food chain - i got a Tamron 70-210 2.8 and that sucker goes 3 pounds, add on the camera and i'm pushing 6 pounds, 7+ with a flash.
 12/15/2005 05:25:07 PM · #41
I got mine with the ball-grip-whatever the name is- the one that you squeeze and turn as you please. I took the pan head for the panoramas - easier to control than with the pistol grip one.

I tested mine with 70-200 f/2.8 (non-IS) and it did not quiver a bit. Love it!
 12/15/2005 06:07:18 PM · #42
When i went looking at heads last year it was a tough decision - no one head had all the features i was looking for. Not that i take that many, okay none, panoramas, i was looking for one head with that feature. If i do one I'll just have to muddle through.

I've taken a few but not bothered to stitch them. One i did bother with was handheld anyway.


and the one time this past year i did need my tripod, i left the QR plate part at home! Bracing it on the tripod just isn't the same thing.
 12/15/2005 08:25:34 PM · #43
Originally posted by bear_music:
spread the legs as far as you can and push down HARD on the head: if you feel any give at all (and you will with light/cheap tripods) then it is not rigid enough.


Thanks to everyone, and to Bear, this is a good test I could perform when choosing. Thanks.
 12/15/2005 08:38:28 PM · #44
Originally posted by Tiberius:
Does anybody uses this one? Looks loke a good deal.
Manfrotto Junior
I have my eyes on one of these and would be nice to hear an opinion.


I have that tripod. If you are on a budget, it's a nice deal. I got mine for about $100US a couple years ago. I got tire of the cheap Walmart tripods breaking. The legs on mine stick a little, but it could just be mine. I really like it though, for what I do.
 12/15/2005 11:11:50 PM · #45
I use a CF Gitzo with a 1500 series Mag head. It gets the job done at a very light weight.
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