Tripod hunting!!

[arunarchi]

Hi fellow comrades

 

In the market for a tripod - am an amateur photographer - like

shooting outdoor nature photos (slides) - got a Canon EOS elan IIe

body and 2 lenses - standard issue 28-80 and wide angle 20-35 - plan

to buy a 75-300IS or 70-200 L series in the future - would prefer a

lightweight tripod - have neuro problems with right hand dexterity -

so, cannot lug around a giant tripod - am 6'2" tall -so, fire away

fellows - I really can use some advise

 

Thanks in advance

 

Arun

[peter_n1664876959]

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[ian_butler]

Arun,

 

I just bought a Slik u212, used, for $60.00. I know it is not the best tripod in the world, but it is versatile, light, and pretty cheap. It might be a bit unstable fully extended with a long lens, but I am 6 foot and it will take my SLR viewfinder up one inch above my standing eye level.

 

Might want to give one a TRY,

 

Ian

[franka t.l.]

The Velbon Carmagne Series, El Carmagne & Neo Carmagne series ( either the 6 or 7 series and 30 model ) with a light weight ballhead ( the Mag alloy 273 or 263 ) is the one that I would recommend. Not cheap, but not quite as expensive as the Gitzo & Manfrottos, and certainly light enough

 

My usual combo is the 273 head + 630 Neo which weight about roughly 2.7 Kg

 

You can get by with even lighter combo

[arunarchi]

Adorama, Benbo,

Bilora , Bogen Imaging ,

Bosh, Bushnell,

Canon , Cullmann ,

Giottos, Gitzo ,

Hakuba, JTL ,

Leica , Lenmar ,

Minox , Orange Micro ,

Slik , Smith-Victor,

Sony- , Sunpak,

Tiffen, Tiltall ,

Vanguard , Velbon ,

Zeiss

 

Which of the above brands are good? Got the list from Adorama

 

Arun

[klix]

I'll make it easy for you:

 

Get a Gitzo - either the 1320 or 1341

 

You'll need a ballhead as well:

 

Get an Arca Swiss B1, a Kirk BH1 or BH3 or Acratech.

[arunarchi]

Thinking of getting the Slik Pro 700DX Tripod - almost decided based on price, strength and height - all based on reviews - don't have the luxury to go see it - what do ya guys think about the Slik tripod? Any thoughts appreciated.

 

Arun