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08/29/2004 11:58:31 PM · #1 |
'allo all!
I was looking to get a new tripod dedicated to still photography, namely the manfrotto neotec with the gripaction head thingy //www.manfrotto.com/neotec/default.htm ...the days of lugging around my huge film/video tripod for my still camera are through..yippeee!
.....so my question to you all is if, hopefully, anyone has this specfic tripod...and if so what are your NEGATIVE..as well as positive experiences with it? I'm primarily concerned about this whole new-fangled style of opening/closing of the legs deal and if anyone has found this to eventually wear out fast or work like a charm?
Any insight is greatly appreciated..thanks! :) |
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08/30/2004 02:48:45 AM · #2 |
I would guess it is too new to get any experience on durability, but knowing Manfrotto I am pretty sure it is made to last.
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08/30/2004 08:42:42 AM · #3 |
I have never seen the NeoTec tripod before so I can't comment on it. I do however have the 322RC2 head "gripaction head thingy" on a Manfrotto tripod and they work very nicely for still photoghraphy. I do not recommend it for macro work though.
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08/30/2004 08:59:32 AM · #4 |
Originally posted by spydr:
I have never seen the NeoTec tripod before so I can't comment on it. I do however have the 322RC2 head "gripaction head thingy" on a Manfrotto tripod and they work very nicely for still photoghraphy. I do not recommend it for macro work though. |
I've also got the "gripaction head thingy" - it's a very intuitive feel for aiming your camera quickly - it's easy to track moving subjects with. But I agree with spyder about macro or other exacting work - it will pan nicely, but pitching it up and down is not smooth making it nearly impossible to do fine adjustments. |
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08/30/2004 10:12:07 AM · #5 |
Originally posted by joebok:
Originally posted by spydr:
I have never seen the NeoTec tripod before so I can't comment on it. I do however have the 322RC2 head "gripaction head thingy" on a Manfrotto tripod and they work very nicely for still photoghraphy. I do not recommend it for macro work though. |
I've also got the "gripaction head thingy" - it's a very intuitive feel for aiming your camera quickly - it's easy to track moving subjects with. But I agree with spyder about macro or other exacting work - it will pan nicely, but pitching it up and down is not smooth making it nearly impossible to do fine adjustments. |
I have a 322 RC2 on order. I am thinking of using it for moving subjects, sports type shooting. I'd love to hear impressions from anyone who has used it this way. How is it on a monopod?
My impression is that they designed it with the idea of keeping it's weight close to the center axis of the tripod, and thus it is only about 6-7 inches long. It would give much more precise control if it were about 12-18 inches long, or longer. |
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08/30/2004 10:22:07 AM · #6 |
$500 for a tripod? I'm not quite ready for that yet. :)
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08/30/2004 11:14:44 AM · #7 |
Originally posted by coolhar:
I have a 322 RC2 on order. I am thinking of using it for moving subjects, sports type shooting. I'd love to hear impressions from anyone who has used it this way. How is it on a monopod?
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I have the tall one, 3265G (here), but I wouldn't bother with it on a monopod. I have a regular old ball head for my monopod that I slightly loosen for such situations. |
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08/30/2004 04:50:24 PM · #8 |
| ..thanks for all the feedback folks!...looks like a thumbs-up on the grip-action-thing-a-ma-bob!...i think i may make the venture to purchase the neotec primarily because it has all the feature i'd like...er, 'cept it woulda been nice if it was carbon-fibered....{sigh}..must save for the 20d! :) |
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08/30/2004 04:57:37 PM · #9 |
I have a Manfrotto "middle of the pack" tripod and head... but for me "GITZMO" is the only way to go.
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