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05/10/2007 12:47:50 PM · #1 |
I love this Joby Gorillapod thing (joby) â€Â¦ but I need a "ball-head" that's not too pricey â€Â¦ maybe a pistol grip thing like I've seen in some images with the Gorillapod â€Â¦
Any advice on a decent pistol-grip or ball head ??
Message edited by author 2007-05-10 13:43:59.
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05/10/2007 01:39:26 PM · #2 |
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05/10/2007 01:44:33 PM · #3 |
| Which size do you have...I need a tripod that can fit in my carry-on luggage because I will be flying alot of standby soon. |
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05/10/2007 01:45:52 PM · #4 |
It's the zoom SLR version â€Â¦ perfect size for putting in a backpack (or briefcase I suppose).
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05/10/2007 01:46:47 PM · #5 |
The thing is flexible so why would you need any head at all? Just twist it.
Next thought is weight - what will this support? I ask as I had a grip ball head and it will support 5.3 pounds. Fine for somethings, but I got a 70-200 2.8 lens a 30D on there and I've exceeded the limit so it's not holding things where I put them.
A ballhead has weight so add that to the camera and lens weight - you may find this thing won't work and will collapse or not hold still with all that on it.
Message edited by author 2007-05-10 13:47:54.
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05/10/2007 01:51:23 PM · #6 |
I want the thing to be as stable as possible â€Â¦ It could probably twist into place for a portrait crop but the legs need to be contorted ina way making it less stable. I also would like a quicker release so I don't have to spin it off each time.
I'm thinking a ball head might allow for more functionality - BHphoto sells a version with a ball-head but I thought it would be cooler with a pistol-grip â€Â¦ I like to say that ;P
It might help your heavy lens / camera issue also.
Originally posted by Prof_Fate:
The thing is flexible so why would you need any head at all? Just twist it.
Next thought is weight - what will this support? I ask as I had a grip ball head and it will support 5.3 pounds. Fine for somethings, but I got a 70-200 2.8 lens a 30D on there and I've exceeded the limit so it's not holding things where I put them. |
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