Tripod Advice

[Jose Saenz]

Hi all!

When I first got my XSI I bought one of the best tripods available at Circuit City to go with it. It served its purpose at the time. Since then however, I have upgraded my kit, purchasing an amazing 24-70mm canon lens. Now I have a problem though. That tripod that I had thought to be a good tripod, can no longer sustain my camera equipment.

My question is, what tripod setup do you guys recommend I buy...in the $300-400 price range that can sustain a lot of weight.

I would appreciate any advice you guys can give me!

Jose S.

 

[Flash Harry]

Manfrotto, Gitzo, slik etc, make professional grade tripods, these are usually very stable and pretty heavy. H

 

[Ls3D]

Here is one with sweet legs

Maybe wrap your head around this... more specs here.

$429 bucks... but a sweet ride :lmao:

-Shea

 

[Phranquey]

I recently picked up a set of Induro AX214 legs with a Manfrotto 486RC2 ball head (total ~$200.00), and it is a very sturdy and versatile set-up.


http://www.indurogear.com/products/details.asp?ID=362#specs


Pic of my set-up in macro mode:

 

[wchua24]

thanks for sharing your tripod... i got an idea now.

 

[pete_6109]

Hi all!

When I first got my XSI I bought one of the best tripods available at Circuit City to go with it. It served its purpose at the time. Since then however, I have upgraded my kit, purchasing an amazing 24-70mm canon lens. Now I have a problem though. That tripod that I had thought to be a good tripod, can no longer sustain my camera equipment.

My question is, what tripod setup do you guys recommend I buy...in the $300-400 price range that can sustain a lot of weight.

I would appreciate any advice you guys can give me!

Jose S.

I had the same problem and bought a SLIK 300DX. Very sturdy and not that expensive. $109.95 at B&H Photo and you get a free tripod bag with it. I use it for 35mm, digital, medium format and sometimes for 4x5 caameras.

http://www.bhphotovideo.com/c/product/104984-REG/Slik_615_310_Able_300DX_Tripod.html

 

[Jose Saenz]

Wow! That helps a bunch. Thanks so much everyone...this will definitely give me something to think about.

-Jose S.

 

[davebmck]

I have a Manfrotto 055XPROB with a [FONT=&quot]322RC2 Grip Action Ballhead. It's solid as a rock. I think the compo was a little over $300.
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[Ls3D]

I own the SLIK 300DX and CAN NOT suggest this tripod, unless you don't mind the slow deploying threaded bolt style of leg locks :thumbdown: & 7lbs heft. I will probably give the thing away when I sell my 40D. Not bad for the price, but..

-Shea

 

[Tiberius47]

Any good camera shop will let you try the tripod before you buy, so try it with your heaviest lens and all that. If it wobbles it is not good.

 

[pete_6109]

I own the SLIK 300DX and CAN NOT suggest this tripod, unless you don't mind the slow deploying threaded bolt style of leg locks :thumbdown: & 7lbs heft. I will probably give the thing away when I sell my 40D. Not bad for the price, but..

-Shea

I agree that the leg locks are a pain, but you can also get quick lock lever type legs on similiar SLIK models like the 330DX for the same price. I was suggesting SLIK because they are very sturdy tripods and are reasonably priced.

 

[manaheim]

I have the 055xprob or whatever too... very happy with it.

 

[uplander]

I have a Manfrotto 055XPROB with a [FONT=&quot]322RC2 Grip Action Ballhead. It's solid as a rock. I think the compo was a little over $300.
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This is a very good choice and is an extremely versatile tripod/head setup

 

[davebmck]

Yea, my daughter was using it last night and now she wants the setup for Christmas.

 

[Ls3D]

I was suggesting SLIK because they are very sturdy tripods and are reasonably priced.

Agreed, I almost picked up a nice tall one yesterday for $159 (discounted at show)... then I some of Phranquey's Induro equipment in person... and well now I'm on my way to dropping $450 on a tripod... or if I can loose my lust for carbon, about $260.

Thanks alot! :lmao:

-Shea