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03/26/2007 01:22:21 AM · #1 |
I have had it with my piece of crap tripod. It almost seems impossible to allign a shot, without something shifting afterwards. I do not know its value, but it came with my camera in one of those seemingly lucrative ebay offers...
Now, id really prefer to spend money on fun things like a new lens or a flash unit, but I feel that getting a new tripod is essential right now. Unfortunately as a student, money is always an issue for me. Could anybody recomend a good tripod in the lower price range? Im sure I can get a pretty decent one without dropping a wad of cash. |
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03/26/2007 01:34:16 AM · #2 |
| just got this one with this head,haven't had much of a chance to play with it yet but it sure feels sturdy, a lot better than my wal-mart tripod previous and I didn't feel the price was out of line. hope this helps. |
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03/26/2007 01:44:15 AM · #3 |
| theres one made by Slik thats very nice its either hte 300d or 340d or something like that! and from what i remeber its not too much |
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03/26/2007 01:57:46 AM · #4 |
A good tripod is a great investment, as it should outlast pretty much any camera you'll have if you get a decent one.
Most people recommend the Bogen/Manfrotto 3021 as a good, solid (not exactly lightweight) legset. It goes for about $150. Ball heads are the most popular type with still photographers, and a good one can be pretty expensive. Really Right Stuff heads are just about the best you can get, their top of the line head is about $450. Something like a B/M 488 would be fine, though, for around $100. With more expensive heads you get a much stronger clamping mechanism, usually smoother motion, better panning locks, more durability, etc.
The 3021 is a good place to start if you won't be backpacking with it much, but if you will and you need lightweight, you'll want to go with a carbon fiber model, and for those, Gitzo are pretty much the best.
As the saying goes, there are three attributes you can get in a tripod... Stable, light, and cheap... but you can only have two out of the three. Gitzos are stable and light, the 3021 is stable and cheap.
I'm thinking about investing in a good tripod soon, for use with both medium format and 35mm, eventually with a telephoto lens when I can afford to get into shooting wildlife. I figure I might as well get the best I possibly can, and that seems to be the 3540LS. It's rated to 39 pounds, collapses down to 22", weighs 3.8lb, and has their fancy new leg designs and locks for more stability and quicker setup. |
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03/26/2007 06:09:19 PM · #5 |
I had the same issue as you, and I solved it with this. It works great with my 350D and can easily hold up the body, 28-75mm lens, and flash unit. It's probably not nearly as good as the 3021, but it's cheaper and was a good compromise for me.
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03/26/2007 07:25:38 PM · #6 |
| I'll second the Manfrotto suggestions above, I have the 190B and the 488RC2 head, you can't go wrong for the price. It might seem like a lot, but trust me it's worth every cent and it'll last forever if you take reasonable care of it. |
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03/26/2007 07:27:31 PM · #7 |
Everybody, look at the new manfrotto 190X. The dog's dangly bits, for the price.
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03/26/2007 07:36:05 PM · #8 |
Originally posted by hsolakidis:
Everybody, look at the new manfrotto 190X. The dog's dangly bits, for the price. |
190XPROB .. definitely on my list, and has been since it came out. |
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