Recommendation for a high-end tripod?

[Bokeh]

I was wondering if anyone had a good recommendation on a high-end tripod for portraiture. The one I have is a cheapy, and I'm not sure if I should get one with a gel-head, etc. thanks

 

[Hertz van Rental]

The best tripods I know of are made by Gitzo.
They are the Rolls Royce of tripod land.

http://www.gitzo.com/


Not cheap but last forever.

 

[Bokeh]

Ok, let me post a range: somewhere in the $75-200 range.. thanks

 

[voodoocat]

Ok, let me post a range: somewhere in the $75-200 range.. thanks

Bogen 2021 with either a quick release head. Whether you get a ball head or pan/tilt head is entirely up to your personal taste. That'll be in the $200 range and worth every penny.

 

[Hertz van Rental]

In that case check out Slik tripods. They are the amateur/semi-pro version of Gitzo. I have one for location shoots (half the weight of the Gitzo)

http://www.slik.com/

 

[Mitica100]

I'll second Voodoo on this. Bogen-Manfrotto makes great tripods, very sturdy and great for 35mm/MF formats.

 

[Hertz van Rental]

Manfrotto! I'd forgotten about those. Yes - they are very good. They come between Gitzo and Slik. Check them out.

 

[aggiezach]

Yup I'm gonna jump on the Bogen-Manfrottor bandwagon as well, I have a set of 3001 legs and soon (its in transit) a 3030 head! Great combo for 35mm and MF work.

Hope this helps...


Zach

 

[Walt]

Same here, manfrotto all the way. I have the 190CL with a manfrotto ball head. Good setup.

 

[Bokeh]

Bogen 2021 with either a quick release head. Whether you get a ball head or pan/tilt head is entirely up to your personal taste. That'll be in the $200 range and worth every penny.

Manfrotto, is that Froto's boyfriend? j/k

thanks for the recommendation, checking ebay now...

 

[Mitica100]

Manfrotto, is that Froto's boyfriend? j/k

We won't tell...

 

[PreludeX]

Yup I'm gonna jump on the Bogen-Manfrottor bandwagon as well, I have a set of 3001 legs and soon (its in transit) a 3030 head! Great combo for 35mm and MF work.

Hope this helps...


Zach

i got a set of 3001 legs and a 3126 pan head.. i love it... cool thing is, i got it at a pawn shop for 20 bux :shock: and its in like perfect condition (and the guy was a moron )

 

[toxic_stars]

ww.amvona.com
i bought my tripod from them, its a bobo brand but its a strong tripod, i use it for med format, and its good.