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11/15/2010 09:45:12 AM · #1 |
| Found an interesting deal for the most inexpensive carbon fiber tripod I've ever seen. Specs are here. |
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11/15/2010 10:01:47 AM · #2 |
I could use a tripod for setting up reflectors and the like. Is a tripod like this suitable for that, provided that I get the right kind of head that has a boom and a clip? Or is that an entirely separate piece of equipment?
FWIW, after adding the tripod to my Amazon cart, it was still $99 :/ |
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11/15/2010 10:16:04 AM · #3 |
Originally posted by mycelium:
I could use a tripod for setting up reflectors and the like. Is a tripod like this suitable for that, provided that I get the right kind of head that has a boom and a clip? Or is that an entirely separate piece of equipment? |
A tripod is overkill for that. Most people use a $20-30 light stand.
Originally posted by mycelium:
FWIW, after adding the tripod to my Amazon cart, it was still $99 :/ |
Same here. :-/ Ah, Larry figured it out. ;-)
Message edited by author 2010-11-15 13:02:11. |
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11/15/2010 10:20:55 AM · #4 |
| The site (dealmac) reporting obviously isn't familiar with Amazon. They've deducted $25 for the deal as if you were going to sign up for an Amazon credit card. Yes, the item could be $75, but it's a pretty shabby reporting. |
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11/15/2010 10:54:05 AM · #5 |
| what is the point of a carbon fiber tripod? i though you want a tripod that has some weight to increase camera stability from wind and such. |
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11/15/2010 10:57:48 AM · #6 |
Originally posted by mike_311:
what is the point of a carbon fiber tripod? i though you want a tripod that has some weight to increase camera stability from wind and such. |
Well strictly you want a tripod that's rigid rather than heavy - but with traditional materials the two go hand in hand. Adding weight to a tripod is still a very good method of increasing it's stability and rigidity, but it's nicer to only add the extra weight when you want it- rather than have it built in :- ) |
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11/15/2010 12:31:19 PM · #7 |
Originally posted by mycelium:
I could use a tripod for setting up reflectors and the like. Is a tripod like this suitable for that, provided that I get the right kind of head that has a boom and a clip? Or is that an entirely separate piece of equipment?
FWIW, after adding the tripod to my Amazon cart, it was still $99 :/ |
If you proceed all the way through check out, it drops to $74.99. on the last page before you submit the order, it takes a $25.00 promotional discount. I didn't complete the purchase, but if I had, it would have been $74.99 shipped. |
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11/15/2010 01:01:20 PM · #8 |
Originally posted by mike_311:
i though you want a tripod that has some weight to increase camera stability from wind and such. |
Many higher-end tripods, including this one, have a hook for hanging a sandbag (or your camera bag) for extra stability. |
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11/15/2010 01:38:50 PM · #9 |
Originally posted by scalvert:
Originally posted by mike_311:
i though you want a tripod that has some weight to increase camera stability from wind and such. |
Many higher-end tripods, including this one, have a hook for hanging a sandbag (or your camera bag) for extra stability. |
If it doesn't, but has a tripod screw on the bottom end (as mine does) you can make an adapter from a 1/4" coupling nut and J-Hook -- less than a dollar at a good hardware store. |
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