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02/10/2006 12:21:20 AM · #26 |
Originally posted by Rikki:
Originally posted by Brent_Ward:
Originally posted by PaulE:
Originally posted by Brent_Ward:
I never buy a tripod with a center column. Waste of time and money. Much more stable mounted directly to the sticks. |
Brent - could you elaborate please. I'd love to understand exactly why you feel this. To my mind the center column gives additonal height without too much additional weight or folded length. |
It's like a monopod setting on a tripod, not as stable. |
it's not stable if your collar doesn't have a good locking mechanism ;) |
...even if it is a good locking mechanism, still not as stable as a tripod without one. ;o)
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02/11/2006 12:14:54 AM · #27 |
Thanks guys for all the input.
Bump to see if anyone else has anything to add. It's a lot of money... |
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02/11/2006 01:18:06 AM · #28 |
Originally posted by PaulE:
Thanks guys for all the input.
Bump to see if anyone else has anything to add. It's a lot of money... |
A great tripod is a lot of cash, but more than likely you'll have it your entire life. So in reality, it's cheaper than that dslr you have, which you probably won't have in 2 years.
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10/18/2006 01:35:20 AM · #29 |
Originally posted by nshapiro:
Well, for those who can't afford (or don't want) to spend $500+ on a tripod, here's another option. Yes, it's not carbon, but it's a breeze to carry with you and it's still much better than no tripod. It's so small and light you can leave it on the camera hanging around your neck.
Sunpak DigiPro |
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10/18/2006 01:43:40 AM · #30 |
Originally posted by nshapiro:
Well, for those who can't afford (or don't want) to spend $500+ on a tripod, here's another option. Yes, it's not carbon, but it's a breeze to carry with you and it's still much better than no tripod. It's so small and light you can leave it on the camera hanging around your neck.
Sunpak DigiPro |
Here is another similar budget option - that extends quite a bit higher SLIK Sprint Pro
I just bought one - and am impressed with the all metal construction. It also goes nice and low and the centre column is reversible ;-)
(Sure carbon fibre is ligher... but not that much and the price goes up dramatically)
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10/18/2006 02:11:15 AM · #31 |
Here is another similar budget option - that extends quite a bit higher SLIK Sprint Pro
I second that! I have had the black model for over a year now and it has been easy to carry on my LowePro Mini Trekker and a solid performer for me.
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10/18/2006 02:47:37 AM · #32 |
I have a mini trekker too and have been looking for a descent tripod. I have a HUGE ONE that I use for video mostly. Some people reccomend it for stills but it is over 8 pounds and I just can't manage it on my backpack. I really like that last one linked, but it doesn't have a quick release. In fact most of the other cheap ballheads I have looked at don't. is that because it is easy to unlatch the ball and screw it in the camera? it seems like it might be a little bit of a P.I.A. Do you guys have a problem with that?
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10/18/2006 02:52:59 AM · #33 |
Holy crap!! For that much it should carry me around.
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10/18/2006 03:46:17 AM · #34 |
Originally posted by fstopopen:
I have a mini trekker too and have been looking for a descent tripod. I have a HUGE ONE that I use for video mostly. Some people reccomend it for stills but it is over 8 pounds and I just can't manage it on my backpack. I really like that last one linked, but it doesn't have a quick release. In fact most of the other cheap ballheads I have looked at don't. is that because it is easy to unlatch the ball and screw it in the camera? it seems like it might be a little bit of a P.I.A. Do you guys have a problem with that?
drake |
Yes - its is a bit of a pain, but both Slik and Velbon make models with panheads that have quick releases...
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10/18/2006 04:57:12 AM · #35 |
Odd to see a thread I created suddenly coem alive after 8 months.
For the record I did get a Gitzo (30th birthday present) just before a nine week trip to New Zealand. In those nine weeks I did around 30 days hiking, including four different 4-day overnight hikes. By the end of it I was very greatful for my carbon fiber Gitzo.
Was the money worth it? Probably not - the Gitzo gives excellent stability without much weight, but for most of my shots I could have managed without the carbon stability. I could have got by with a cheaper alternative.
Am I happy with my present? Hell yeah. Love it to bits.
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10/18/2006 07:53:41 AM · #36 |
| Try this link...I picked up a decent carbon fiber tripod from them through ebay for about $75 USD. The quality is very good...even came with a quick-release ball head. Very light and easy to manage. They also have a wide variety to choose from. Here's the link: Carbon Fiber Tripods |
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10/18/2006 09:38:48 AM · #37 |
thanks for the link. I found some great prices on ebay.
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10/18/2006 09:46:38 AM · #38 |
Originally posted by argyle:
Try this link...I picked up a decent carbon fiber tripod from them through ebay for about $75 USD. The quality is very good...even came with a quick-release ball head. Very light and easy to manage. They also have a wide variety to choose from. Here's the link: Carbon Fiber Tripods |
I agree Dynatrans tripods from amvona are very very good build quality... I brought this one from DynaTran AT 877BL Professional Tripod from //www.fredmiranda.com new for $75 bucks, I just could not see paying almost 300-600 dollars for a tripod and with this one the again the quality is just as great no complaints at all.
Alsoo they can be found on ebay for decent prices
Message edited by author 2006-10-18 09:47:38.
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