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JarredStanley
Joined: 27 May 2008
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Location: Boston Area
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 Posted: Tue May 27, 2008 5:37 am Post subject: Need help choosing a Tripod |
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I'm relatively new to architectural photography and I was wanting help choosing a tripod for architectural. I currently have a MANFROTTO 3001BN and a MANFROTTO 804RC2 head but its proving to be a bit weak with my 1Ds and a tele lens. I have been looking at Gitzo but i'm not really sure which model / head would be best. The carbon fiber ones look to be the best considering I mostly have to travel alone so less weight is good. Any help would be great.. Thanks.
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ConversesWithLight
Joined: 24 Jun 2008
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| Posted: Tue Jun 24, 2008 7:53 am Post subject: Beware MANFROTO 3001BN |
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I am the adventurous photography type, often trekking a ways away up a mountain to capture a building from a unique angle. In my experience you should stop using the MANFROTO 3001BN immediately as it risks damaging your gear! Mine tipped over in the wind with just a Canon EOS-1V, granted those are pretty heavy...
I went ahead and invested in the Carbon Fiber 055MF4 and I haven't looked back since. It has the quick snap adjusters for the legs, ability for side-insertion of the tripod stock (great for over-head shots). I use it with a Mamiya RZ67 IID, if it handles that huge beast it should do well for yours. I have an older three-way gear head that is nearly heavier than the entire tripod itself, and the combined weight is certainly manageable.
I'd say its worth the money, especially if you work alone. |
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Pbartf64
Joined: 02 Jul 2008
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Location: Pennsylvania
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| Posted: Wed Jul 02, 2008 7:52 pm Post subject: |
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I use a medium size Gitzo with ball head and love it. It may take getting used to with the twist leg locks but well worth it for quick and accurate setup. I looked at carbon fiber and see the advantages but I often have all my gear packed up and carted around. Be sure you pick a tripod that gives you good enough height. On many occasions I find a ladder useful and the taller tripod is helpful.
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JeffW
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Location: DC
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| Posted: Wed Jul 30, 2008 8:33 pm Post subject: Bogen's 3021 |
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As nice as Gitzos are I have always felt they are over priced at least in the beginning when there is so much other gear to buy. A great tripod in my mind is Bogen's 3021 probably pick up a nice one off Craigslist. I do have the Carbon Fiber 055 and I personally like a little weight to the tripod both because I feel they can take a simple bump when setting up the shot plus I like the added sturdiness when raised to it's full height.
my 2¢
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