tripod for portraits

spyder · Jun 13, 2007

i am taking only vertical pictures and was wondering if there is a quick release attatchment, or tripod made specifically for having the camera vertical. i have a cheap tripod now that rotates 90%, but because i have a dslr attatched to it, the weight cause all the pictures to be at a slight angle. any help would be appreciated. thank you

usayit · Jun 13, 2007

yes...

http://www.bhphotovideo.com/c/product/113383-REG/Bogen_Manfrotto_3288_RC0_Elbow_Bracket_.html

or a tripod mounted stroboframe

Big Mike · Jun 13, 2007

Welcome to the forum.

i have a cheap tripod

There is your problem. Any decent tripod & head should be able to hold the camera in portrait orientation.

spyder · Jun 14, 2007

Big Mike said:
Welcome to the forum.

There is your problem. Any decent tripod & head should be able to hold the camera in portrait orientation.

true true. and thank you for the link

Peniole · Jun 14, 2007

Here's a decent tripod that shouldn't break the bank and will hold your camera's weight in portrait mode...(holds my olympus fine)

http://www.pictureline.com/products/326/Manfrotto_728B_Digi_Tripod/

usayit · Jun 14, 2007

Thumbs up for Manfrotto/Bogen tripods and heads.. good stuff...

I usually recommend to people to not hesitate to consider used Manfrotto/Bogen tripods. They are built well, sturdy, durable, and there isnt much on a tripod to break... therefore a used one should service you well even an older version.

bytch_mynickname · Jun 14, 2007

www.amvona.com

They have nice tripods that are very easy on the wallet. look on ebay and you should be able to get a nice setup for under $100. This is the one I have, and that is the price I paid. A little heavy but very sturdy.

Stretch Armstrong · Jun 14, 2007

bytch_mynickname said:
www.amvona.com

They have nice tripods that are very easy on the wallet. look on ebay and you should be able to get a nice setup for under $100. This is the one I have, and that is the price I paid. A little heavy but very sturdy.

Yes, bytch, I agree. I didn't plug Amvona because if I did again, I was afraid someone would accuse me of working for them. But, I have been so please with the tripods I have gotten from them.:thumbup: