Thread: what tripod to get?

Quote: Originally Posted by DScience Quote: Originally Posted by jdag Quote: Originally Posted by DScience I was going to bring this topic up. I have a cheapo tripod, and let me explain my biggest problem. When I move the camera to focus on a specific subject, then I tighten or fasten it in place, when I let go the camera moves dramatically. Thus it's so hard to get it to stay where I want. I am curious to know if this problem is even...

Quote: Originally Posted by jdag Quote: Originally Posted by DScience I was going to bring this topic up. I have a cheapo tripod, and let me explain my biggest problem. When I move the camera to focus on a specific subject, then I tighten or fasten it in place, when I let go the camera moves dramatically. Thus it's so hard to get it to stay where I want. I am curious to know if this problem is even existent in higher end tripods. No Can...

Quote: Originally Posted by DScience Quote: Originally Posted by jdag Quote: Originally Posted by DScience I was going to bring this topic up. I have a cheapo tripod, and let me explain my biggest problem. When I move the camera to focus on a specific subject, then I tighten or fasten it in place, when I let go the camera moves dramatically. Thus it's so hard to get it to stay where I want. I am curious to know if this problem is even...

Manfrotto 190XPROB legs: load capacity: 11 lbs (5kg). w/o column extended: 46.6" (118.4mm) minimum height: 3.1" (7.9mm) weight: 4lbs (1.8kg) Manfrotto O55XPROB legs: load capacity: 15.4lbs (7kg) w/o column extended: 54.1" (137.5mm) minimum height: 2.8" (7.0mm) weight: 5lbs (2.3kg) I've got the 055x legs and I stand ~5'-10". I don't care to bend over for extended periods of time....

You already know the answer to this one. It's a cheap tripod!

I had a Manfrotto but sold it and got a Slik that I absolutely LOVE. Pro 700 DX SLIK PRO 700 DX I use a Manfrotto 488 Midi Ball head on it, holds my D90 with grip and 18-200/18-250 lenses without worry. Will be trying it with my D90 and 80-200 f/2.8 tonight if the skies are clear.

I picked up one from best buy -- it supports 11 lb (I have the d90 + 18-200mm lens so not that heavy...) It's not very user friendly. The camera is hard to secure on it. I may return it. Any recommendations? thanks.

Manfrotto 190XDB Tripod and 486RC2 Ballhead. Both can be had for 173 bucks at Amazon, or you can perhaps buy it seperately from other sources for less. But if you want a Tripod with some "power" to it. . .that is the one you need to get. I love mine.

There are many good head manufactuers that can make your questionable tripod a top performer........some provide a plate that attaches "permanently" to your camera and locks securely into the tripod head plate. Wimberly is one such maker you could look into

Well I can say this. I got 1 from BEst by as well and it looked nice. Thick legs, smoth motion, quick release. I don't think it is heavy enough for grass and softer surfices. Also the quick release seems to be loose now and the camera is loose on the pod. So I think it is deemed useless now. I don't know the name but it was about 50 bucks. I don't recomend it. I would go wit " u get what u pay for ".