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97MaximaSE · 01-16-2008, 12:18 AM

I need a tripod for my D40. Obviously I'd like whichever tripod I'd get to last and be well built. I've been looking around and can't really find a huge difference. The only real differences are how high they can go or if it's one of those mini tripods. I'd like the real deal.

Here's what I've looked at, it's the cheapest and one of the taller ones that I've seen, not the tallest, but I'm not concerned about that. Any opinions or suggestions?

4g64FTL · 01-16-2008, 12:27 AM

Umm link to the one you looked at?

97MaximaSE · 01-16-2008, 03:55 AM

woops my bad: http://www.amazon.com/Kodak-Release-...0470029&sr=8-7

i like rice · 01-16-2008, 08:26 AM

Only supports 5 lbs, which is a bit low. For a dslr, you'll want legs and a head that can hold at least 9-10 lbs.

grimm · 01-16-2008, 09:10 AM

Tripods

Chris_PA · 01-16-2008, 06:29 PM

Bogen/Manfrotto

97MaximaSE · 01-16-2008, 08:45 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by grimm

Tripods

thanks, cant believe I missed that. Alright I guess I'll be spending more than I originally thought, thanks guys.

djb5118 · 01-16-2008, 09:33 PM

i just got the manfrotto 3011 legs used off ebay. theyre sweet. look around, you may be able to get a good deal used

97MaximaSE · 01-17-2008, 05:22 PM

^^How much were they? For a setup similair to Phuong's Amazon is offering something like $270. I might wait a little while at that price.

i like rice · 01-17-2008, 07:45 PM

I'm using a Bogen 3021 BPRO and Bogen 422RC2, which is overkill for what you probably want a tripod ($260 set up) but overkill is good since you want a sturdy set up. Your shot is only as good as your tripod leg/head. If it's not sturdy, you'll get a crappy shot. You can find a set of 3011 or 3021 (non BPRO) for about $90-100. You can find a Bogen 486RC2 for about $70 new or $55 used. This set up is about $150 used / $190 new. Visit ebay or fredmiranda.com for used gear.

djb5118 · 01-17-2008, 07:48 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by 97MaximaSE

^^How much were they? For a setup similair to Phuong's Amazon is offering something like $270. I might wait a little while at that price.

i got my legs for 85$. but i havnt found a head yet

oneslowxa · 01-18-2008, 01:33 AM

Bang for the buck...

I like this because it has x y axis tighten adjustments... and is not flimsy like best buy tripods...

http://www.calumetphoto.com/item/CK7114/

4g64FTL · 01-18-2008, 02:09 AM

Get a monopod

01-16-2008, 12:18 AM	#1
97MaximaSE Tri-State Aficionado Join Date: May 2007 Location: West Chester Member #4583 My Ride: 1991 BMW 318i iTrader: (0)	Any Preferences on Tripods? I need a tripod for my D40. Obviously I'd like whichever tripod I'd get to last and be well built. I've been looking around and can't really find a huge difference. The only real differences are how high they can go or if it's one of those mini tripods. I'd like the real deal. Here's what I've looked at, it's the cheapest and one of the taller ones that I've seen, not the tallest, but I'm not concerned about that. Any opinions or suggestions?

01-16-2008, 08:26 AM	#4
i like rice Tri-State Post Whore Join Date: Mar 2007 Member #3858 iTrader: (0)	Only supports 5 lbs, which is a bit low. For a dslr, you'll want legs and a head that can hold at least 9-10 lbs. __________________ To view links or images in signatures your post count must be 10 or greater. You currently have 0 signatures.

01-16-2008, 09:10 AM	#5
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01-16-2008, 06:29 PM	#6
Chris_PA Tri-State Post Whore Join Date: Feb 2006 Location: West Chester Member #1541 My Ride: 02 Exploder iTrader: (0)	Bogen/Manfrotto __________________ To view links or images in signatures your post count must be 10 or greater. You currently have 0 signatures. To view links or images in signatures your post count must be 10 or greater. You currently have 0 signatures.

01-17-2008, 07:45 PM	#10
i like rice Tri-State Post Whore Join Date: Mar 2007 Member #3858 iTrader: (0)	I'm using a Bogen 3021 BPRO and Bogen 422RC2, which is overkill for what you probably want a tripod ($260 set up) but overkill is good since you want a sturdy set up. Your shot is only as good as your tripod leg/head. If it's not sturdy, you'll get a crappy shot. You can find a set of 3011 or 3021 (non BPRO) for about $90-100. You can find a Bogen 486RC2 for about $70 new or $55 used. This set up is about $150 used / $190 new. Visit ebay or fredmiranda.com for used gear. __________________ To view links or images in signatures your post count must be 10 or greater. You currently have 0 signatures.

01-16-2008, 12:27 AM	#2
4g64FTL Tri-State Addict Join Date: Oct 2007 Location: York, PA Member #6016 My Ride: 2005 STI iTrader: (2)	Umm link to the one you looked at?

01-16-2008, 03:55 AM	#3
97MaximaSE Tri-State Aficionado Join Date: May 2007 Location: West Chester Member #4583 My Ride: 1991 BMW 318i iTrader: (0)	woops my bad: http://www.amazon.com/Kodak-Release-...0470029&sr=8-7

01-16-2008, 09:33 PM	#8
djb5118 Tri-State Post Whore Join Date: Sep 2007 Location: Seattle, WA Member #5884 My Ride: SC300 iTrader: (0)	i just got the manfrotto 3011 legs used off ebay. theyre sweet. look around, you may be able to get a good deal used

01-17-2008, 05:22 PM	#9
97MaximaSE Tri-State Aficionado Join Date: May 2007 Location: West Chester Member #4583 My Ride: 1991 BMW 318i iTrader: (0)	^^How much were they? For a setup similair to Phuong's Amazon is offering something like $270. I might wait a little while at that price.

01-18-2008, 01:33 AM	#12
oneslowxa Tri-State Aficionado Join Date: Jun 2007 Member #5244 iTrader: (0)	Bang for the buck... I like this because it has x y axis tighten adjustments... and is not flimsy like best buy tripods... http://www.calumetphoto.com/item/CK7114/

01-18-2008, 02:09 AM	#13
4g64FTL Tri-State Addict Join Date: Oct 2007 Location: York, PA Member #6016 My Ride: 2005 STI iTrader: (2)	Get a monopod

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