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Tripods | Forum |
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Forums: Equipment: Tripods
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 MatthewPosted: 26th Mar 2008 Time: 6:47 PM |
Anyone got any thoughts on tripods? A few months ago i made the foolish mistake of sticking a few hundred quids worth of camera gear on a toy tripod (good job I can catch) I've looked at the Manfrotto 190 that's top choice for the moment, I try to do concert work so am also considering a monopod but havn't tried one out yet. |
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mortcdz Posted: 27th Mar 2008 Time: 12:04 AM |
Up until recently I took 95% of my pictures hand held, just using an old video camera tripod for the odd macro shot, and a monopod when using my large lens in certain situations. I've just been bought a Cullmann 3230 specifically because it can be reversed for ground level photography (macro's). It's a heavy beast at just over 2kg but I don't intend carrying it too many places!
The thing I've found with the decent tripod over the cheap and crap one is the ability to really get the camera pointing exactly where I want it - invaluable for macro shots such as this one www.chortleberry.com/l/photo_96907/Breaking_the_Surface |
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Matthew Posted: 27th Mar 2008 Time: 1:47 PM |
nice shot, what did you shoot it with? |
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mortcdz Posted: 28th Mar 2008 Time: 4:25 PM |
Canon 300D, Sigma 150mm 1:2,8 APO Macro DG HSM lens and Sigma EF-500 DG flash.
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The Rev Posted: 2nd Apr 2008 Time: 1:00 PM |
I took my macro shot of the .762 bullet with a tripod but unfortunately i can't think at this time what it's called, it is a decent one however, so many adjustments can be made with the legs and the top of it to make sure you get the perfect shot.
I've seen the hype of the the "gorillapods" but i really don't trust the idea with a £400 camera.. |
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munki bois Posted: 2nd Apr 2008 Time: 3:46 PM |
I've only ever found monopods to be any good if you can lean them against something, like a fence. For night photography anyway. I suppose it might help composition. By the nature of them though, you move, they move.
I agreed, you'd have to be mad to trust something called a gorillapod with your DLSR. How about a lightweight tripod? One from the Manfrotto digital range. |
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Matthew Posted: 2nd Apr 2008 Time: 8:07 PM |
Just got in from buying a Manfrotto 055XB, very solid, center column removes quickly and easily for very low work. Weighs a bloody ton though. |
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Tioadli Posted: 6th Apr 2008 Time: 7:31 PM |
I have a Manfrotto 055pro and absolutely would not be without it. I have a quick release ball and socket type head on it and think this combination is a winner. Weight can be an issue I suppose but I find that when you are out and about distributing weight around your body in pockets or pouches rather than having everything in one bag makes all the difference. You can get bags or straps for the tripod.
At the end of the day though the rule of "you get what you pay for" really is true. If you cannot afford a higher end tripod and go for a cheaper and less sturdy model then weigh it down with your equipment bag or something when you are using it. Although you will not see the difference this makes while taking the shot, you will when you view the pictures. One final word, something which often gets overlooked when buying a tripod is a remote shutter release. Why spend money trying to get the camera to remain perfectly still and then move it by pressing the shutter release on the camera? |
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Matthew Posted: 8th Apr 2008 Time: 12:06 AM |
good point about the remote release, i'm happy using the self timer for now to remain hands free 'cos funds are still an issue |
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zoz Posted: 8th Apr 2008 Time: 7:24 PM |
I've got the same set-up as Tioadli, and right enough - it's ace; wouldn't be without it. I think the tripod and head cost about £200. I picked up a cheapo generic remote from Hong Kong off of Ebay for about £15 and it works just fine. |
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