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01/28/2006 01:31:52 AM · #1 |
I know this might be an annoyance to some of you who have seen these same questions and concerns over and over in these threads, but I need some help on choosing a tripod..
I've been reading about tripods and searching the forums for information on tripods for awhile, and my head is spinning! I don't know much about tripods, and it's just confused me more. : \
My budget is pretty tight, preferably no more than $60. I would like something that gets a good height and is sturdy of course. I don't know much about heads, but I would like one that will allow me to tilt to the side..
I realized as I was trying to look for deals, that I really needed to know more about what I was looking for and what is reasonable..
: ) Any advice would be appreciated! I'm lost.
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01/28/2006 01:47:07 AM · #2 |
Adorama is selling this Nikon tripod for $59.95:
//www.adorama.com/NKTPFSB.html
It seems like a lot of bang for the buck. In general, I've never seen a tripod I'd personally want to own for less than $100.00, and the really decent ones cost upwards of 250 dollars with heads on them.
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01/28/2006 09:11:46 AM · #3 |
go to ebay an dsearch on tripod 828 - Amvona.com sells good stuff inexpensively. I got one of their 828 tripods via ebay for $68 including shipping - great item. tall, sturdy, heavy (which is a benefit).
They have lighter ones, shorter ones, etc. You can buy directly from them, but their ebay auctions (hourly!) are the best deals.
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01/28/2006 07:36:10 PM · #4 |
I got the 828. $67. :) thanks for the recommendation prof_fate.
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01/28/2006 07:38:58 PM · #5 |
| I had to stop watching Amvona ebay auctions, eventually I was going to spend money I didn't have... Had to kick the habit entirely. |
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01/28/2006 09:22:59 PM · #6 |
| I also just got an 828...$62. Thanks for the rec. |
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01/28/2006 09:30:25 PM · #7 |
Things to think about when buying a tripod:
-Maximum height compared to your height. If using a dSLR and using the viewfinder you don't want a tripod that can't come up to your eyes. Bending over time after time might be a pain.
-Check the weight limit of the tripod. Make sure your equipment is below that limit.
-How big the tripod is when folded. You will not want to bring it if it's huge.
-Look for a hook. You can put more weight on the tripod to keep it more stable.
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02/04/2006 12:35:56 AM · #8 |
We were looking for a tripod as my wife's 20D is just a bit heavier than our Kodak 7590, LOL, but was okay until we added her 70-300 lens, then our wimpy aluminum just would not cut it(probably top weight on that is 3 lbs or less)! So this is just a post to thank Prof Fate for his recommendation, bought a carbon fiber/aluminum alloy combo with head from Amvona, took a couple days to get it "right" but 70 including shipping seemed more than good to me!! Thanks again,
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