[majid]

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Originally Posted by jbd /img/forum/go_quote.gif What happened to the Manfrottos? Did they break?

No, but they weren't stable enough, so I ended up selling them off on eBay. I really dislike their lever locks (kept pinching myself), but newer Manfrottos apparently have an improved twist lock.

 

[mrarroyo]

Another vote for Bogen.

 

[NoValidTitle]

I'd say save the money. I bought a cheap $10 walmart tripod the reaches close to 5' and its super light. If it were for a video camera I would say spend away but for still... as long as it holds your camera still why spend the money? The $100 could be put towards a nice filter. Just my 2 cents.

 

[kin0kin]

A good tripod can last a long time. My sunpak cost me 40 bucks with 3 heads (2 ball and 1 pan/tilt) all of the heads are now dead...they are messed up one way or another. I could have just gotten a better head but the legs are filmsy.

I prefer pan/tilt head since I could choose to adjust only one axis at a time, but I also kinda like the idea of this grip action ball head:

EDIT: and yes. it's for a still camera.

 

[jbd]

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Originally Posted by kin0kin /img/forum/go_quote.gif A good tripod can last a long time. My sunpak cost me 40 bucks with 3 heads (2 ball and 1 pan/tilt) all of the heads are now dead...they are messed up one way or another. I could have just gotten a better head but the legs are filmsy. I prefer pan/tilt head since I could choose to adjust only one axis at a time, but I also kinda like the idea of this grip action ball head: EDIT: and yes. it's for a still camera.

I use that head on my 3221WN. Highly recommended.

I'm surprised you want a pan/tilt head for a still camera. I had to use a pan/tilt head with my first tripod, and it was really inconvenient to not be able to adjust in 3d.

 

[kin0kin]

The thing I sorta don't like about ball head is that I've got to hold the camera with one hand and lock the ball with another and sometimes I have problems getting a proper level (impossible if I ever wanna take a panorama shot). I prefer something that has a solid and large grip, which is why I was looking at some pan/tilt with large/long handle (kinda hard to pack them up though).

I'm interested in the grip action ball head coz there's a big freaking grip/handle there

 

[uofmtiger]

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Originally Posted by jbd /img/forum/go_quote.gif I use that head on my 3221WN. Highly recommended. I'm surprised you want a pan/tilt head for a still camera. I had to use a pan/tilt head with my first tripod, and it was really inconvenient to not be able to adjust in 3d.

I have this exact setup too and really like it. I went with the 3221WN because it is tall.


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I'm surprised you want a pan/tilt head for a still camera. I had to use a pan/tilt head with my first tripod, and it was really inconvenient to not be able to adjust in 3d.

A pan and tilt does work well if you want to pan a flying bird or moving car. I prefer the 322RC2 for most stuff, though.

 

[kin0kin]

I'm kinda deciding if I should go with the grip ball head, or the 804RC2 pan/tilt

 

[Samgotit]

Check these out:
http://www.amvona.com/v7/shop/?page=...440e867abba4d0

If you find one you like go straight to ebay and search the item number. Their prices on ebay are very good if your patient.

I have this one (I linked some completed auctions to show what they are going for):
http://search-completed.ebay.com/AT-...advsearchQ3aUS

I picked picked it up for $37.00 and I'm very happy with the quality. I had a 3021/3047; I'm just as happy with the Amvona combo. With the cash I saved, I picked up a second head as shown on this package:
http://search-completed.ebay.com/AT-...advsearchQ3aUS
Adding the grip head gives me lots of flexibility at a low price, especially being just a hobbyist.


Here's a few threads discussing the company and their products:
http://photography-on-the.net/forum/...ghlight=amvona
http://photography-on-the.net/forum/...light=dynatran

Edit: I wouldn't trust their ball grip head with a lot of weight, but it's very clean and stable with a Canon XTi, vertical grip, flash, and 50mm.

 

[hudsong]

Welll... what are you using it for? Tripods are really too much to cart around on trips, and are useless (take it from me, I've done hockey, soccer, basketball and football games galore) for sports, unless you plan on leaving your camera in one place. They take too long to set up, are too big, and are cumbersome to adjust. I'd recommend a monopod (http://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B00...=29TSMT0UDOGIJ) and a good head (http://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B00...=29TSMT0UDOGIJ)

 

[Dimitris]

As everyone else said can we have more info what equipment you will be using it for? I have the Bogen 3021 which is great. However the Bogen 3001 is a nice little tripod too. I would suggest you go to a store and check them out cause their weight might be an issue if you want to carry these everywhere.

 

[kin0kin]

It's for my D50, and it's for general purposes - waterfall shots, panning shots, and etc.

 

[Dimitris]

Definitely the lighter 6001. Only in the case you need the tripod for coping (paintings, photos etc etc) I would suggest the 6021Pro which allows the center column to go in a horizontal position.

 

[kin0kin]

I think I'll be going with the 3021 and 322rc2 head. I was looking at the 3001 since it is lighter but that's really short. Before I pull the trigger, is there anything that's 1kg + and extends to at least 6ft and is within my budget? I'd like to get the 3001 but it's only 5 ft fully extended

 

[kin0kin]

Hey guys, I was set to buy the 3021 but I went to a local shop today and saw a 3001 (manfrotto 190X) and it seems to be "just right" for me. I'm 5'7", with the tripod set to max height and the 322rc2 mounted, it is actually a tad taller than me. Now I'm wondering if I should go with the 3001 since it is relatively lighter than the 3021...or should I go with the 3021 for the extra height? and weight