Tripods

[tcom]

I sas the Gorilla Pod before, but I though my lenses would be to heavy for it so I did not even give it a try. But I am really impressed by your shot, it looks like it would be able to hold my K20D with Tokina 80-400 or DA*200...

[francis lee]

Thats a pretty big lens that you are using with that Gorilla Pod.
spyglass

Ops! Its not my cam & lens... I copied this from Gorilla Pod's catalog

[pentaxie]

There are so many brands of tripod in the market now, what with the internet, one can trully buy it globally.

There some cheap tripods from China (no indication of name) which can be found in the internet too.

I used an "el cheapo" tripod, Sakure brand. Not sure it is from China or Japan.

[Franky Roels]

Freinds,

Since a few weeks a i have a Manfrotto 055XProB with RC 488 bal head. It is very steady, not so heavy and the possibility the change the kolom to 90°.
So jou can work at a few cm from ground for macro and landscape. The 90° position is comfortable with the K20 an 10 - 17 fisheye. My other tripod always has the problem with pods in vieuw when used camera vertical.
Now this problem is solved.

Franky Roels

[spyglass]

Hi Franky Roels,

The Manfrotto is a very workable brand. I have 2 of their tripods and am happy with them. The option to switch the center column from vertical to horizontal is a big plus. I am currently considering buying their newest lighter version to replace my 190

Spyglass

[evilcat]

I just bought a gitzo GT2330. It's great. Very strong and light. It uses their new Alum legs with with a new casting material and a basalt centre column.

http://www.gitzo.com/Jahi...p;curMarketId=MARKET:MKT1

[spyglass]

Evilcat (love your user name),

Gitzo is another name that holds its own. It is great to see that many of the manufactures are offering less weight and decent loading in their tripod product lines. I tend to pack my tripod around a fair bit and want to be able to carry it on my Lowepro trekker back back (my pack has a special tripod carrying system). The one thing I had to change was the upper bungee strap. It would allow the tripod to sling shot into the back of my head with every large step or small jump (take a step off a log and "ka bam" - meet Mr Tripod, right in the back of the neck). A little shorter and lighter tripod with the nylon strap in place of the bungee will make all the difference. I will check out the Gitzo line and do a final comparison before I make my purchase.

Thanks Evilcat, 

Spyglass 

[LaRee]

Tim, if you can find a lightweight sturdy tripod that doesn't break the bank, please let us know!

[francis lee]

Ha ha.. does it even exist?

Meanwhile, I'll just continued carrying my Manfrotto 055... till it breaks my back.

[LaRee]

Ha ha.. does it even exist?

Meanwhile, I'll just continued carrying my Manfrotto 055... till it breaks my back.

Well, one can dream can't one? My manfrotto is a heavy beast too, but it is sturdy. I don't carry it when I am hiking though and struggle through with a lighter and less stable tripod.

[msknight]

I use a Cullmann that I bought in Germany when I worked there in the late 90's. Now been with me for a decade and has been through a bit. Not the most technological of head designs but does what I need. I can't envisage this thing actually ever breaking.

http://shutter-fug.blogsp...ever-little-cullmann.html

I got some cheap Velbon thingies to use as light stands ... then I found out that actual light stands were cheaper still and more versatile! Doh!