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Qiwoman01
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Message posted at 12/27/2006, 10:02:56 AM by Qiwoman01 |
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I'm in the market for a new, high-quality tripod. . .
recommendations anyone ? |
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Canon 5D + 24-105mm IS lens.
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Thorsten
9 posts
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Message posted at 12/27/2006, 22:03:29 PM by Thorsten |
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I use Bogen / Manfrotto 3001BN Tripod Legs and 486RC2 Compact Ballhead. The combo cost about 200$ and B&H. Works great for me. For lenses like 70-200 F4L and larger I recommend a tripod ring to mount the lens and not the camera.
Of cause it could be lighter, but then you will need carbon-fibre, which is much more $$$.
Regards,
Thorsten
http://tr-photo-blog.blogspot.com/ |
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Qiwoman01
176 posts
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Message posted at 12/28/2006, 20:57:16 PM by Qiwoman01 |
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Thanks, Thorsten, I've been leaning towards Manfrotto.
Love the diversity of your portfolio, btw !
:) |
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Canon 5D + 24-105mm IS lens.
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Msmontgomery
11 posts
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Message posted at 01/06/2007, 07:19:53 AM by Msmontgomery |
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I don't have that many pics online yet but I thought I would put in my opinion on this. I also use Bogen/Manfrotto 3021BPro legs and the 488RC2 head. I have used Bogen/Manfrotto for about 10 years and have never had any problem with either legs or heads. Also ordered from B&H, very easy to work with and good customer service! |
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Canon 20D
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Rjlerich
102 posts
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Message posted at 01/07/2007, 03:29:00 AM by Rjlerich |
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i use a bogen 3011 and bogen pistol grip head on location and in studio. very quick and easy to position with the squeeze handle. for travel, i take a velbon luxi which fits perfectly in my rolling case and weighs little. |
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Ptlee
260 posts
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Message posted at 01/09/2007, 12:05:20 PM by Ptlee |
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I use a feisol carbon fiber tripod, pretty good for the $$$.
But if you're doing mostly studio work, you probably won't need a CF tripod. So you can save some cash for a better tripod head.
cheers,
shapiso |
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S_kelsey
101 posts
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Message posted at 01/09/2007, 12:28:24 PM by S_kelsey |
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I use the 3011 with pistol grips as well. I love it! |
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Canon 5D
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Rjmiz
382 posts
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Message edited at 01/09/2007, 15:03:16 PM by Rjmiz |
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This is the one I use
HERE
No chance of the wind blowing it. I don't use it for studio shots though. |
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Stuartkey
915 posts
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Message posted at 01/09/2007, 15:08:47 PM by Stuartkey |
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I have a Velbon 631CF, very light (carbon fibre) and really versatile: can suspend the camera under the legs to get near ground level and extends above my eyeline too.
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Canon 350D - 17-40 f4 L - 70-200 f4 L - 50mm f1.8 II
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Bobwyo
506 posts
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Message posted at 01/09/2007, 16:02:52 PM by Bobwyo |
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Quoted Message: This is the one I use
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No chance of the wind blowing it. I don't use it for studio shots though. |
Quite sturdy, but it looks difficult to transport. Do you carry a saw?
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