Tripod question

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I will be doing some hiking, so I guess I need lightweight. I will also be
using witha stroboframe in portrait position for photographing people.
Thanks blah


"TH O" wrote in message

> In article , "blah"
> wrote:
>
>> I am look for a tripod that is lightweight, yet within my budget. The
>> first
>> one is less expensive The second one witha ball head is about $100 more.
>> I
>> have a Canon Rebel XT, a Tamron 28-300 zoom, a 430ex flash and a
>> Stroboframe... this would be the maximum weight. Thanks in advance for
>> you
>> opinions.
>
> How will you be using the tripod? Driving somewhere and taking it out?
> Walking around with it? Traveling with it? Your usage can help
> determine a best model or best characteristics to look out for?
>
>> Here is one:
>> http://www.amazon.com:80/Bogen-Manfrotto-725B-Tripod-Integrated-Carrying/dp/B0
>> 00FFSDCC/ref=pd_bbs_sr_3?ie=UTF8&s=electronics&qid=1203778861&sr=8-3
>
> I bought and returned this tripod because it wasn't sturdy enough with
> gear weighing similar to yours. The legs didn't seem sturdy enough but
> the main problem was that the head couldn't keep the camera secure when
> oriented vertically.
>
>> Here is another:
>> http://www.amazon.com:80/Manfrotto-190XPROB-Section-Aluminum-Tripod/dp/B000N7V
>> PRW/ref=cm_cr_pr_sims_t
>
> I used an old version of this tripod for about a year. It is very sturdy
> and will accept a strong, solid head. It is heavy.
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"TH O" wrote in message

> In article , "blah"
> wrote:
>
>> I am look for a tripod that is lightweight, yet within my budget. The
>> first
>> one is less expensive The second one witha ball head is about $100 more.
>> I
>> have a Canon Rebel XT, a Tamron 28-300 zoom, a 430ex flash and a
>> Stroboframe... this would be the maximum weight. Thanks in advance for
>> you
>> opinions.
>
> How will you be using the tripod? Driving somewhere and taking it out?
> Walking around with it? Traveling with it? Your usage can help
> determine a best model or best characteristics to look out for?
>
>> Here is one:
>> http://www.amazon.com:80/Bogen-Manfrotto-725B-Tripod-Integrated-Carrying/dp/B0
>> 00FFSDCC/ref=pd_bbs_sr_3?ie=UTF8&s=electronics&qid=1203778861&sr=8-3
>
> I bought and returned this tripod because it wasn't sturdy enough with
> gear weighing similar to yours. The legs didn't seem sturdy enough but
> the main problem was that the head couldn't keep the camera secure when
> oriented vertically.
>
>> Here is another:
>> http://www.amazon.com:80/Manfrotto-190XPROB-Section-Aluminum-Tripod/dp/B000N7V
>> PRW/ref=cm_cr_pr_sims_t
>
> I used an old version of this tripod for about a year. It is very sturdy
> and will accept a strong, solid head. It is heavy.

Sorry, didn't mean to top post...
I will be doing some hiking, so I guess I need lightweight. I will also be
using witha stroboframe in portrait position for photographing people.
Thanks blah
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I really got lucky when the sports photographer for the local paper in
my city decided to dump his old equipment.

I bought the professional series Manfrotto 055B tripod and Manfrotto
134 monopod for ten bucks each in a garage sale. Later that week, I
found the Manfrotto 488RC2 ball head for forty bucks in a local
buysell forum.

The ByThom web page is correct. I must have bought at least half a
dozen other tripods and monopods before finally getting something that
works for me, especially with the 80-200mm f2.8 lens. It is fairly
heavy.



On Feb 23, 4:05 pm, Ray Paseur wrote:
> <snip>
>
> As you consider tripods, this is worth a look:
>
> >http://www.bythom.com/support.htm
>
> In my experience, it's a VERY accurate article. ~Ray
>
> > Sorry, didn't mean to top post...
> > I will be doing some hiking, so I guess I need lightweight. I will
> > also be using witha stroboframe in portrait position for photographing
> > people. Thanks blah
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<snip>

As you consider tripods, this is worth a look:

> http://www.bythom.com/support.htm

In my experience, it's a VERY accurate article. ~Ray

> Sorry, didn't mean to top post...
> I will be doing some hiking, so I guess I need lightweight. I will
> also be using witha stroboframe in portrait position for photographing
> people. Thanks blah
>
>
>
>
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I thought that I would share an organization tip. I save the thick,
bright pink rubber bands from when I buy brocolli at the local
supermarket. These rubber bands are used to hold the three legs of my
tripod in place while in transport, as well as holding all wires and
cabling in nice tight bundles. I've tried the velcro fasteners but
the bright pink rubber bands seem to be the easier, more natural way
to go. They are also very easy to see in darker situations. Keep
eating your brocolli and you will never run out.



On Feb 24, 4:37 am, Ray Paseur wrote:
> Buy_Sell wrote in
> 5d185f7ac....TakeThisOut@j28g2000hsj.googlegroups.com:
>
> > I really got lucky when the sports photographer for the local paper in
> > my city decided to dump his old equipment.
>
> > I bought the professional series Manfrotto 055B tripod and Manfrotto
> > 134 monopod for ten bucks each in a garage sale. Later that week, I
> > found the Manfrotto 488RC2 ball head for forty bucks in a local
> > buysell forum.
>
> > The ByThom web page is correct. I must have bought at least half a
> > dozen other tripods and monopods before finally getting something that
> > works for me, especially with the 80-200mm f2.8 lens. It is fairly
> > heavy.
>
> That's a good move - garage sale, etc. Not much on eBay right now. I
> think used tripods offered for resale are few and far between, especially
> the good ones. They have a long duty life. I've never even been tempted
> to upgrade my old film tripods to new digital tripods. ~Ray
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Buy_Sell wrote in
5d185f7ac879.TakeThisOut@j28g2000hsj.googlegroups.com:

> I really got lucky when the sports photographer for the local paper in
> my city decided to dump his old equipment.
>
> I bought the professional series Manfrotto 055B tripod and Manfrotto
> 134 monopod for ten bucks each in a garage sale. Later that week, I
> found the Manfrotto 488RC2 ball head for forty bucks in a local
> buysell forum.
>
> The ByThom web page is correct. I must have bought at least half a
> dozen other tripods and monopods before finally getting something that
> works for me, especially with the 80-200mm f2.8 lens. It is fairly
> heavy.
>

That's a good move - garage sale, etc. Not much on eBay right now. I
think used tripods offered for resale are few and far between, especially
the good ones. They have a long duty life. I've never even been tempted
to upgrade my old film tripods to new digital tripods. ~Ray
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In article
,
Buy_Sell wrote:

> I thought that I would share an organization tip. I save the thick,
> bright pink rubber bands from when I buy brocolli at the local
> supermarket. These rubber bands are used to hold the three legs of my
> tripod in place while in transport, as well as holding all wires and
> cabling in nice tight bundles. I've tried the velcro fasteners but
> the bright pink rubber bands seem to be the easier, more natural way
> to go. They are also very easy to see in darker situations. Keep
> eating your brocolli and you will never run out.

My supermarket uses blue rubber bands for the brocolli. Will they work?
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In article
,
Buy_Sell wrote:

> I thought that I would share an organization tip. I save the thick,
> bright pink rubber bands from when I buy broccoli at the local
> supermarket. These rubber bands are used to hold the three legs of my
> tripod in place while in transport, as well as holding all wires and
> cabling in nice tight bundles. I've tried the velcro fasteners but
> the bright pink rubber bands seem to be the easier, more natural way
> to go. They are also very easy to see in darker situations. Keep
> eating your brocolli and you will never run out.

"Broccoli" is an excellent vegetable-stir fry salads etc. Personally I
like the small bungie cords, a little more durable and easier to
unfasten in a hurry. Available at select Home Improvement centers near
you.

Standard disclaimer:
Does require a little a little looking....well worth the time.

--
Reality is a picture perfected and never looking back.
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In article ,
Roy Smith wrote:

> My supermarket uses blue rubber bands for the brocolli. Will they work?

Only if you have five fingers on one of your hands otherwise....

Hell no!!!, it's either Pink or Purple
- Please get with the program!!!!

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Reality is a picture perfected and never looking back.
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"blah" wrote in message

>I am look for a tripod that is lightweight, yet within my budget. The
>first one is less expensive The second one witha ball head is about $100
>more. I have a Canon Rebel XT, a Tamron 28-300 zoom, a 430ex flash and a
>Stroboframe... this would be the maximum weight. Thanks in advance for you
>opinions.
>
> Here is one:
> http://www.amazon.com:80/Bogen-Manfrotto-725B-Tripod-Integrated-Carryi...dp/B000
>
> Here is another:
> http://www.amazon.com:80/Manfrotto-190XPROB-Section-Aluminum-Tripod/dp...00N7VPR

Thanks for everyones help! Ill probably got with the second one. ( unless)
I run across an Garage sale : )
>
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