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06/10/2004 03:40:56 PM · #1 |
My cheap $35 tripod is in the verge of dying and I want to replace it. I don't want to spend hundreds of dollars on a tripod, but I do want a decent one. I want one that can pan and is sturdy enough to hold my 300D and a heavy lens without me having to worry that it's gonna collapse. I would appreciate some recommendations. Thanks in advance.
June
Message edited by author 2004-06-10 15:41:11.
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06/10/2004 04:01:14 PM · #2 |
I have a Quantaray tripod I use with my D60 and 80-400mm lens, that I got at a local Wolf Camera.
I know its not the best tripod, but it was $79 and has held up pretty good. It is more stable than the $35 dollar models and has thicker legs.
Only problem is the head is gettng worn out from use and the camera wiggles a little in the mount, but it does stay locked down. Plus I dont worry about getting this tripod wet or dirty.
James
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06/10/2004 04:09:48 PM · #3 |
| I bought the Bogen Junior (model #3405). It's less than $100 and sturdy. I like it. |
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06/10/2004 04:14:38 PM · #4 |
I just went through the tripod shopping dance. I bought a sub $100 model first (I think it was a Promaster). When I first tried to do a still life with my D70, SB800 speed light, and the kit lense the camera was too heavy and the head slipped.
Frustrated, I returned it and bought a Bogen Wilderness trekker with a bogen 486rc2 head. I can't even convey how HUGE a difference it makes having a serious tripod, especially if you have aspirations of using that 400mm lense anywhere but pointed directly at the sun with fast shutter speeds. With less sturdy tripods a long lense can blur with wind blowing on it... Seriously!
Save up for a nice tripod if you can't spend that much now. It's an investment you'll have through multiple cameras and one that makes an instant and noticable difference in the quality of your shots. Also, make sure that you take into account how easy it is to transport (unless you do 100% studio work) and adjust.
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06/10/2004 04:25:51 PM · #5 |
I have a very portable Manfrotto 719B which I purchased for the Sony 717. When I got the 10D, I bought the much sturdier 055CL (Classic) with a 488RCO head, also from Manfrotto.
I chose this tripod over the 190PRO for my purposes. I'd take a close look at either one though, despite the higher cost. Especially the head is not something you want to save money on, if you intend to use heavy lenses. The 486 - 488 series is the absolute rock-bottom I would recommend for your set-up.
Of course, there are other reputable tripod manufacturers with comparable equipment.
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06/10/2004 08:06:06 PM · #6 |
Take A HARD look at the Bogen Manfrotto line of tri-pods and heads. I have not heard of anyone who purchased one who thought that they were overpriced or a bad value. Just the opposite. Even if you had to combine a few holidays of gift receiving and partially pay for it yourself, I would try to get a unit that you can use for years to come. For under $200.00 US you can get one of the pro models and a very good ball head with quick release plates. Certainly worth investigating.
Good luck.
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