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03/23/2009 09:42:09 AM · #1 |
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03/23/2009 09:46:49 AM · #2 |
| Thanks for the heads-up. I've wanted a solid tripod for awhile now. I would prefer to research more, but if this is a great deal I might want to grab it. Do you know of any reason this would not be a good purchase? A quick google search didn't bring up reviews. Anything I should watch out for? |
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03/23/2009 09:57:41 AM · #3 |
| I'm not familiar with Dolica, but the specs look good. It supports up to 17.6lbs, comes with two quick release plates, a bubble level, and a... compass? That's gotta be a step in the right direction. |
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03/23/2009 10:08:49 AM · #4 |
| Thanks. Well, they are selling like hotcakes. I put one in my shopping cart, but haven't ordered it yet. I searched a bit more on Google and at DPReview, the Dolica info is sketchy. I've found complaints about their cheaper tripods (i.e., they are cheap), but nothing on this model or series. |
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03/23/2009 10:39:01 AM · #5 |
damn. i dropped $300 on a velbon CF a few weeks back :(
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03/23/2009 10:43:13 AM · #6 |
Originally posted by k4ffy:
damn. i dropped $300 on a velbon CF a few weeks back :( |
Not sure that wasn't the smarter deal. This is inexpensive and lightweight, but will it hold your camera rock-steady for long exposures? |
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03/23/2009 11:07:35 AM · #7 |
Special deal expired. Current price now 149.99...
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03/23/2009 11:20:09 AM · #8 |
I'm showing the special deal is still available and only 76% claimed. Anyway, I went ahead and ordered it. I forget Amazon charges tax now!
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03/23/2009 11:47:19 AM · #9 |
Originally posted by citymars:
Originally posted by k4ffy:
damn. i dropped $300 on a velbon CF a few weeks back :( |
Not sure that wasn't the smarter deal. This is inexpensive and lightweight, but will it hold your camera rock-steady for long exposures? |
yeah good point. velbon is tried and true.
unfortunately, the amazon tax applies only to new yorkers and washingtonites for now :)
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12/19/2009 06:22:29 PM · #10 |
heard this had been on sale, shame I missed it.. had it on my amazon.com wishlist, they should have emailed me or something.
I don't know if this is the best thing for me or not, recommendations would be helpful. I am thinking of grabbing it for $130+ now, link. It says it has some good weight bearing, but I just don't know... cheap is cheap. I have a D300, Bigma & SB-800 and my current tripod is too heavy, the ballhead slips and the legs of the tripod are just crap.. I need something lighter.. I dunno, recommendations anyone? Carbon Fiber + Ball Head for around $200 or under? |
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