cherylynne1
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...and wow, Manfrottos are a lot bigger and heavier than I anticipated. I mean, I read reviews online and 4 or 5 pounds doesn't sound like much, but when I picked it up I realized it weighs more than my 2 cameras, 4 lenses, and 3 flashes combined.
Anyway, I was hoping to look at the 290 series, but they didn't have it. Instead, they had the 190 and the 055x.
The guy there said the 190 should be sufficient for my mirrorless system, and the 055x would only be necessary if I really needed the extra height. The extra height sounds good to me, because I have tall men in my family and would like to be able to get the camera up to eye level with them. But on the other hand, it just seems like SO MUCH tripod for such a tiny camera.
Just wanted to know if anyone here had any opinions. I know that tripods under $300 usually seem to get frowned upon in this forum, but is that because they're being used for DSLRs rather than mirrorless? I'm willing to go higher if I feel I need it, but after seeing the tripods today, it's pretty hard to believe I'll need it.
I don't intend on hiking or anything, just indoor family portraits or maybe to the park or the backyard. It's basically just so I can get in the picture or so I can have a free hand to wave around and get the kids' attention while shooting.
Thanks, everyone!!
Anyway, I was hoping to look at the 290 series, but they didn't have it. Instead, they had the 190 and the 055x.
The guy there said the 190 should be sufficient for my mirrorless system, and the 055x would only be necessary if I really needed the extra height. The extra height sounds good to me, because I have tall men in my family and would like to be able to get the camera up to eye level with them. But on the other hand, it just seems like SO MUCH tripod for such a tiny camera.
Just wanted to know if anyone here had any opinions. I know that tripods under $300 usually seem to get frowned upon in this forum, but is that because they're being used for DSLRs rather than mirrorless? I'm willing to go higher if I feel I need it, but after seeing the tripods today, it's pretty hard to believe I'll need it.
I don't intend on hiking or anything, just indoor family portraits or maybe to the park or the backyard. It's basically just so I can get in the picture or so I can have a free hand to wave around and get the kids' attention while shooting.
Thanks, everyone!!