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ENBr4x4
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# Posted: 4 Feb 07 21:57 - Edited by: ENBr4x4
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I'm relatively new to photography, and am looking for a basic tripod to take panoramas, photos in poor light, and long distance stuff. Perhaps something with spirit-levels...
I've found a model from a local photography shop: link
Can anyone recommend this, or suggest something else nothing too expensive (ie. greater than £100), in the UK. Are the leg braces limiting for its use?
Thanks :)
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pansa
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# Posted: 4 Feb 07 22:36 - Edited by: pansa
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I don't now this type but have a number of general specifications:
1) Decide on the weight you want ot carry. Stable tripods are heavy, unstable ones ar cheaper but can be good enough for certain applications
2) Tripods should have stable clickable legs that are easily adjustable in height. Just today I have seen a number of professional (TV) people struggling with their tripods.
3) Think about a quick mount of your camera or a standard screw type.
4) Price is not an issue (I think) a bad one cost 20 euros and a good one 30 euros. So better take the good one.
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ENBr4x4
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# Posted: 4 Feb 07 22:41
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Thanks for your response: in answer:
1) I'd like something stable and something to be useful in most situations: I don't mind taking a few extra kgs.
3) I think the tripod in the link has the screw on removable base, so sorted there...
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Bunny
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# Posted: 5 Feb 07 02:13
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look for a not too cheap one! it is quite important to have a platform, for a easy montage. and if you wanna make pictures from a lower perspective: take one without the supporting in the middle. so you can put the tripot in a very low possition! (but good ones cost a fortune... a few 100 € easely!)
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Jeroen Krol
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# Posted: 5 Feb 07 19:36
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Be careful with buying a tripod that is to cheap. You will regret it. It all depends on the type of camera you are using, but if you have a DSLR, try something like the:
Manfrotto 190DB Mini Basic Tripod (but you will also need head head on it, so that adds some £'s)
The light and cheap means no stability and that's what you want: stability. Go to a store, attach your camera and then try to move it. You will see what happens.
Good luck, it's not an easy choice...
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ENBr4x4
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# Posted: 5 Feb 07 20:51
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Thanks for the advice, got a Manfrotto 190D.
It's absolutely perfect and didn't cost the world! £125 inc. bag :)
Thoroughly worthwhile investment, and taken some awesome night photos with it!
Thanks again!
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ENBr4x4
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# Posted: 5 Feb 07 21:49
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Out of interest, roughly what percentage of shots do you use a tripod?
Thanks
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Jeroen Krol
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# Posted: 6 Feb 07 22:50
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Congrats on your purchase, you won't regret!
But, you had me thinking about the percentage. It's hard to say in general, but I had a look at my little portfolio here @ Woophy. Out of 94 images, 16 where only possible with a tripod and 3 of them only with my Gitzo 2220, because of it's 3D adjustable center column.
One of the shots were I needed the extra versatility if this Gitzo was where I had to avoid to include in my image a fence of a lookout.
So here I was with my DSLR hanging 30 mtrs above a waterfall to achieve a 30 sec's exposure...
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ENBr4x4
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# Posted: 6 Feb 07 23:13
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@Jeroen Krol
Thanks for your answer!
Another (quick) question: what is it like to carry a tripod through airport security as hand luggage? Likewise the camera, I'd hate to leave it in my baggage...
Thx
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Otorongo
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# Posted: 7 Feb 07 00:24
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Tripods tend to be rather sturdy, many photographers will check the legs in regular luggage. Your tripod head is a different story - many are best cared for in the carry on bag. In the past I have used a dedicated tripod bag for the legs and checked it just like a bag of golf clubs or skis. I never had any problems. More recently I tend to use other alternatives for stabilizing the camera that fit my technical style better. Perhaps another photographer here will have a better idea for traveling with a tripod.
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Jeroen Krol
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# Posted: 7 Feb 07 13:39
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I prefer to travel with a backpack (a Karrimor to be precise ). I teak the head off and swill store both my tripod and the head inside the bag. It is surrounded by clothes and stuff, so it is protected and it keeps the backpack firm and sturdy.
This, of course,will be regular check-in luggage. I have worked this way several times without any problems.
I doubt if you one will be allowed having a tripod as carry on these days....
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Anja Henseler
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# Posted: 1 Jun 07 08:46 - Edited by: Anja Henseler
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Right now they sell 2 kinds of tripods at the Lidl:
- big one
- small one
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