Help me for macro tripod

[ali.r]

I am a macro photographer & i want give one macro tripod whit light weight & very good quality & low height

 

TaNx

[john_hanlon3]

Hello Ali,

 

How much are you prepared to spend?

[ali.r]

Helo john , around 200 $

 

Tanx

[tim_ludwig2]

John,

 

If you've got a good tripod head that is removable, just buy a good board, like a 1x3 foot piece of pine plank and drill a center hole for a 1/4x20 or 3/8 carriage bolt to anchor the head. Gets your lens to about eight inches off the ground for just a few extra bucks. By the way, this is the only situation where I think a ball head is a good choice since the handles of a traditional head limit the range of movement.

 

Tim

[john_hanlon3]

Hello Ali,

 

Take a look at the Bogen/Manfrotto XPROB available at B&H for $160 here:

http://www.bhphotovideo.com/c/product/479927-

REG/Bogen_Manfrotto_190XPROB_190XPROB_Tripod_Legs_Black_.html There are others, but I don't think you'd

be disappointed with this one. Of course you will need a head as well. If you want a pan/tilt look at the

Bogen/Manfrotto 804RC2 ($70) here: http://www.bhphotovideo.com/c/product/434497-

REG/Bogen_Manfrotto_804RC2_804RC2_3_Way_Pan_Tilt_Head.html Heavy duty ballheads are expensive at $250-

$400 but you I think you could manage quite nicely with a Bogen/Manfrotto 486RC2 ($70) here:

http://www.bhphotovideo.com/c/product/272449-

REG/Bogen_Manfrotto_486RC2_486RC2_Compact_Ballhead_w_Rapid.html

 

I realize that my suggestions take you over your $200 limit but I think it would be difficult to get a decent setup for

much less. For really top quality professional gear you would be looking to spend around $1000. Hope this helps.

[john_hanlon3]

Looks like the links got messed up! Just go here: http://www.bhphotovideo.com/ and do a search.

[Ed_Ingold]

A Benbo tripod is arguably the best "Macro" tripod at a reasonable cost (about $200, less head). They come in several sizes. Hold the camera (very important), loosen the legs and column (one handle), hold the camera where you want it, spreading the legs as necessary, then tighten the handle to hold everything in place.

 

Practice in private until you can do it without turning the air blue. It takes two hand and one leg to get the job done, no matter how simple or complicated the setup.

[ali.r]

Tax john & edward