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12/01/2006 04:09:12 PM · #1 |
I currently own an el cheapo Wal-Mart tripod and after some recent usage, I am looking for something better. But not too much better as I am saving for my next lens. Somewhere in the $100 range would be nice. I see that B&H has a HUGE number of tripods listed, so this is where I will reference. I currently have a pan/tilt style head and am not sure I want a ballhead. Just looking at the prices and specs, I am leaning toward
Bogen / Manfrotto: 718B Digi Tripod with 3-Way Pan/Tilt Head - Supports 5.5 lb
Any suggestions or comments?
Message edited by author 2006-12-01 16:09:29. |
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12/01/2006 04:14:18 PM · #2 |
We just had a good conversation about this here.
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12/01/2006 04:17:11 PM · #3 |
| I have this one on order which I think is what the guy in that other thread ended up going with as well. My research was pretty much watching that thread heheh. |
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12/01/2006 04:18:47 PM · #4 |
| It's a short tripod. Might not be an issue if you're not too tall. The pan/tilt is nice for stills and landscapes. Can be very frustrating if you're into photographing things that move in more than one axis. |
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12/01/2006 05:07:52 PM · #5 |
Adorama just sent out a special on this one.
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12/01/2006 06:25:26 PM · #6 |
Originally posted by DrAchoo:
We just had a good conversation about this here. |
I read the post and spent a while searching through B&H to compare all the different models. During that time I searched for pictures of each tripod and head using Google images. I am happy to say that I too have found that I like what everyone else seems to like, the
Bogen / Manfrotto 3021BPRO with 804RC2 3-Way Pan/Tilt Head
It is twice as much as I want to spend but what the hell. B&H has it for $220 and are offering a $25 rebate. I figure I can pick up a ball head later and see how the dark side lives.
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12/01/2006 09:26:31 PM · #7 |
Better to spend more money on a tripod that does what you need, than less money on a tripod that isn't good enough for what you need. Even my lower-end Manfrotto tripod looks and feels like it will outlive me. :)
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