Tripod for D50

Jimee · Feb 12, 2006

I'm interested in getting a tripod for my Nikon D50, but unfortunately I have no clue what I should get. The D50 has a 18-200mm Tamron lense, which I think puts the total weight at just over 2 pounds. I don't plan on buying any heavier lenses in the future, if that will make a difference. I'm looking for something for pretty common use, it doesn't have to be extremely stable, just something for a ameture photographer (in the 40 dollar range). If someone could point me in the right direction that'd be great, I don't have anything against buying off eBay but I'd prefer it to be new. Thanks for your help.

Rob · Feb 13, 2006

Have a look at Velbon. You can probably get a reasonable aluminium tripod in this price range which will happily hold your camera and lens. Avoid the word "digital" in reference to tripods as this means "flimsy"! 2lbs isn't that heavy, so you should be able to get an aluminium or plastic one quite easily.

Rob

Jimee · Feb 13, 2006

So do you think this Volbon Df-40 ( http://www.digitallyunique.com/view...324&srccode=cii_14110944&cpncode=09-7089591-2 ) will work ok? Or should I get a DF-50 ( http://www.buy.com/retail/product.a...21705&Type=PE&Category=Elec&Gad=0&dcaid=17379 )? Thanks for your help so far.

DocFrankenstein · Feb 13, 2006

I've heard of people getting Amvona Dynatrans for 40 bucks or so...

They are GREAT TRIPODS for the stuff you're doing.

Jimee · Feb 14, 2006

So would something like http://www.amvona.com/v7/shop/?page=shop/flypage&product_id=2128 work well? Thanks again for your help so far

I'd check eBay, but I'm at school right now so it's blocked by the filters.

DocFrankenstein · Feb 14, 2006

Jimee said:
So would something like http://www.amvona.com/v7/shop/?page=shop/flypage&product_id=2128 work well? Thanks again for your help so far I'd check eBay, but I'm at school right now so it's blocked by the filters.

I'd go with something like this:
http://www.amvona.com/v7/shop/?page=shop/flypage&view=1&product_id=2054

You have a 700? dollar camera and you don't want it to be blown over by the wind or something.

The one in your link looks a flimsy.

Jimee · Feb 14, 2006

I'm assuming with the product numbering, higher is better. I see a few 858's on eBay for around 50 bucksn shipped, which is back in my price range.

http://cgi.ebay.com/PROFESSIONAL-CA...588841896QQcategoryZ30094QQrdZ1QQcmdZViewItem
Maybe I'll try to grab one of these, 109 is too pricey for me right now.