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10/13/2003 06:14:20 AM · #26 |
I never had a tripod till about 5 days back, which is borrowed.
I am trying to decide what to get, basically decided on the manfrotto 055/141rc.
very nice solid legs, looks good too :)
and a nice head that can support a heap of weight, with 3 individual locking handles for movements.
not sure if I'd be happier with the 128rc head tho, fluid movement, 1 handle, locking.
and since they so dear I wanna get the right one, so procrastinating :) |
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10/13/2003 08:07:58 AM · #27 |
| I was looking at Manfrotto stuff in the shop the other day, and yeah I'm gonna get that 055/210 Pro I think...very nice and simple, and I like the option of mounting the ceter pole horizontally. I really like the Manfrotto monopods too. Really big and sturdy. As I made the mistake of trying the battery grip in the store a few days ago (which I then bought) I now have a pretty heavy camera when the grip's on and I don't want that stuff to be falling over... |
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10/13/2003 08:54:34 AM · #28 |
I have to admit I seldom use a tripod. I hate lugging it around. I actually have two one's a little cheapy and the other is a large Bogen I use for video shoots for work. The darn thing is super stable but a heavy %&*&* to carry! Perhaps I should experiment around the next few days and shoot with one of them more...
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10/13/2003 08:39:13 PM · #29 |
| When I used 35mm I never used a tripod and with my Nikon 990 I never used a tripod. However, with the Canon 10D I find myself using one more and more. I didn't like lugging the heavy tripod around so I purchased a Bogen monopod except that I made the mistake of buying it without a head that can go from portrait to landscape so I purchased another monopod that fills the bill, but sometimes I have a hard time holding the monopod still enough to get a really sharp picture. Now I have purchased a bag that will fit the monopod and the tripod and I seem to be doing better with using them as I can sling them on my back while out shooting (except like when I take photos through my car window - LOL) |
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10/14/2003 04:54:05 AM · #30 |
A tripod with one leg extended is a monopod.
Purchasing a lightweight (2-4 lbs) but sturdy (5-7 lbs weight rating) tripod, can easily function as a monopod, when either space or time does not permit setup. While strolling through towns during travel shoots, I often carry just the Tri with one leg extended. 1. it balances better on my shoulder. 2. is quick to position for a supported shot. The ball head allows for fast landscape to portrait transition.
For leg pads, I use water pipe foam insulation cut to length, and taped. Works great, inexpensive, and saves the shoulder while carrying.
For those who have the $, carbonfiber is top of the line. Not in my budget though. |
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