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bob123
Joined: 21 Mar 2007
Posts: 10
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 Posted: Wed Mar 21, 2007 12:31 pm Post subject: advice on tripods |
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Hi,
I need advice on Tripods... I have never used one before but have been needing one for sometime now. I just recently bought my first SLR Dig. Canon and looking to buy a tripod for it, I'm using the kit lense at this time but I will need a nice sturdy tripod once I get a bigger lense. I know nothing about tripods, but I want one that is adjustable so I can lower or lift it to a certain height, as well as light enough to carry with me on vacation or family visits for holidays. I would like to stay around $150(with or without shippipng) if at all possible. Where I live, I can't go to places to check out Tripods as the only place that has them are Office Depot and Walmart, and they are light and cheap made. |
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Russ Lowe
Joined: 08 May 2007
Posts: 40
Location: USA
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| Posted: Wed May 09, 2007 7:27 am Post subject: |
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Try www.bhphotovideo.com or www.adorama.com as they are among the largest on-line retailers for photo gear.
I use Manfrotto tripods (also known as Bogen to some.) They make very sturdy tripods and a variety of heads for the tripods as well.
Check the height of each model though. Some could be too short.
Three-way heads are great for studio use, but ballheads are faster to use in the field. Ballheads aren't as accurate in general, whereas three-way adjustable heads are very precise. But setting it up takes longer.
Gitzo makes great tripods as well, so check into that. |
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cool_photographer
Joined: 27 Jul 2007
Posts: 103
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| Posted: Sat Jul 28, 2007 5:25 pm Post subject: |
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Hello bob123..I have some information their but may be not complete ..Im also need that one but this is that I have to share..
A cable release and a sturdy tripod are the safest way to make slow exposures.I use a Bogen,it`s big enough to support my fat _ _ _ sitting on top of it, so in other words it`s sturdy. But if you have any tripod extended all the way out , in wind, on a boardwalk with people walking by, your still going to get movement. A cheap tripod will work for just a 35mm camera and normal lense. If you have the real big lenses then get a bigger more exspensive tripod. But regardless of the tripod or shooting conditions, when you take your hand away from the camera, wait a few seconds to click the cable releases. Give every thing a chance to settle. It`s how you use the equipment that makes the difference, not the price or brand,,. |
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