renkockwell
TPF Noob!
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Okay i just sold my 055xprob tripod with 496 head. It was just too heavy for me, handled the weight of my equipment well but it was too large and much too heavy to be taken around. I left it usually in the apartment or hotel when going out to shoot, i favored a joby gorilla pod focus over the full sized tripod. I have a d800 and i like to use a 14-24 or a 50 1.8G 90% of the time, I do have a 105 2.8 as well but the 14-24 with the d800 would be the heaviest combo. I do like to do long exposures so i am looking for something that is sturdy, or at least sturdy when it is at its smallest form without any legs extended. My budget would ideally be around $300 If its more than that is not a problem, i don't mind saving a few months to buy something that will last me longer.
-I no longer care for brand names, anything that has a decent reputation doesn't have to be well known. Just build quality is important, i do want it to last.
-I also don't care about how tall the think can get, most hit 6Feet fully extended anyways, but this is not a huge concern, i have no problem sitting down and exploring other perspectives.
-Will consider Carbon fibre as long as its not a ridiculous price.
Just some suggestions would be helpful, the camera store nearest me doesn't have the best selection and i am hesitant to buy sight unseen.
-I no longer care for brand names, anything that has a decent reputation doesn't have to be well known. Just build quality is important, i do want it to last.
-I also don't care about how tall the think can get, most hit 6Feet fully extended anyways, but this is not a huge concern, i have no problem sitting down and exploring other perspectives.
-Will consider Carbon fibre as long as its not a ridiculous price.
Just some suggestions would be helpful, the camera store nearest me doesn't have the best selection and i am hesitant to buy sight unseen.