I know a lot of you here are photographers, so I wanted to get your imput regarding a tripod: what kind to get, where to get it, and so on. I'm looking for something that's pretty tough, but lightweight, can be used for long exposures, panoramics, on uneven surfaces, in nature and in urban areas. Nothing too specific, really, and definitely not expensive (less than fifty or sixty would be best). Thanks in advance.
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Posted 15 April 2004 - 11:08 PM
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Posted 16 April 2004 - 07:41 AM
Hmmm for our panorama imaging we use a light weight aluminum KaMart Special. Five years ago it cost around $19.95. Still works for our needs. The collapsed tripod is about 24" long (excluding the panorama head equipment)
Our requirements were that it had to be light weight with a small 3 foot spread base, thumb fold locks on the leg segments and thumbnail sized single bubble level.
Because we shoot panorama images, we later removed the tilt swivel head and added a few hardware specialty items, like a quick leveller, panorama head and a shoulder carrying strap.
I know 1 thing for sure, you don't leave your tripod and expensive camera sitting unattended while the wind is gusting. A bottom center shaft hook is useful for attaching a weighted camera bag, or handy concrete block.
Here is a picture of the tripod with the carrying strap (
please do not laugh too loud ). The strap makes for easy carrying while visiting the Zoo or to the annual Fort Worth Main St Arts Festival.
Our requirements were that it had to be light weight with a small 3 foot spread base, thumb fold locks on the leg segments and thumbnail sized single bubble level.
Because we shoot panorama images, we later removed the tilt swivel head and added a few hardware specialty items, like a quick leveller, panorama head and a shoulder carrying strap.
I know 1 thing for sure, you don't leave your tripod and expensive camera sitting unattended while the wind is gusting. A bottom center shaft hook is useful for attaching a weighted camera bag, or handy concrete block.
Here is a picture of the tripod with the carrying strap (
please do not laugh too loud ). The strap makes for easy carrying while visiting the Zoo or to the annual Fort Worth Main St Arts Festival.
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Posted 16 April 2004 - 02:02 PM
Goin' on an urban safari?
Anyway, this really answers it for me, you being a professional and such. As I suspected might be true, a good tripod doesn't really need to cost much. Good thing, because I'm buying an MP3 player too, and that's going to emaciate my wallet.
Anyway, this really answers it for me, you being a professional and such. As I suspected might be true, a good tripod doesn't really need to cost much. Good thing, because I'm buying an MP3 player too, and that's going to emaciate my wallet.
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Posted 16 April 2004 - 02:46 PM
Ah we are not a 'real' pro. But if you define pro as getting paid for the work we do.. then yes I guess we qualify.
Could call us a Retired Pro, and having fun doing this panorama imaging for businesses and getting paid for the time. Then we also moderate several world wide internet speciality photography forums -course that's where we try to help others with like interests.
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Could call us a Retired Pro, and having fun doing this panorama imaging for businesses and getting paid for the time. Then we also moderate several world wide internet speciality photography forums -course that's where we try to help others with like interests.
Dave
http://360Texas.com
Fort Worth, Texas
Dave still at
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