Which Tripod for EOS 3 With PB-E2?

[stu_rosenbaum1]

My old setup (read: 10 year "beginner") was a Rebel II-S and some

basic zoom lenses (35-80mm f4.0/5.6 and 75-300mm f4.0/5.6).

 

I finally upgraded to an EOS 3, with the power booster PB-E2, and

some prime lenses (28/1.8, 50/1.4 & 100/2.0).

 

In the past, I was able to get by with a cheap (around $40-50) tripod

I picked up at Ritz. I believe it was Quantaray, though since I'm at

work and don't have it with me, I'm not sure of the model. Anyway,

this tripod always sufficed to hold my camera and lense (even the

bigger 75-300) steady. With my new gear, I'm not so sure how much I

trust this tripod. The lenses aren't any heavier, in fact, they're

probably much lighter. However, with the PB-E2 powering the new

camera, it's quite heavy. I'd hate to find out the hard way that the

tripod shouldn't have been used to support this heavy setup.

 

Have any of you converted from a similar setup and did you need to

upgrade your tripod? If so, can you recommend an affordable tripod?

Affordable to me (relative to tripods) means less than $200.

 

Thanks in advance for all your help!

 

Stu.

[ross_warner2]

Stu, take a look at a Bogen. Many tripod and head combinations for under $200.

[night73]

Stu, I have basically the same setup, except with some heavier lenses in addition to primes. I use a Manfrotto/Bogen 3001Pro with what used to be the 3413QR ballhead. I wouldn't use a ballhead if you plan to do a lot of portraits (hard to get level) but the mid to small ballheads by Manfrotto/Bogen will hold that setup no problem.

[quicksilver1]

Why don't you have a look at the SLIK 700 DX. It's a pretty sturdy tripod. I was searching for a nice sturdy tripod within 200$ budget and this one hasn't disappointed me.

[s._fisher]

I second the 3001, which runs $109 locally, without a head. I replaced my older Bogen with a 3021 Pro since it's taller than the 3001 (which would have me leaning over too often). The 3001 & 3021 support 11-13 pounds I believe, which is quite a bit of weight for 35mm.

 

I guess I should say Manfrotto, since Manfrotto says they're phasing out the Bogen name.

[stu_rosenbaum1]

Thanks for the tips everyone.

I was looking at the Bogen site, and all the tripods are now Manfrotto or Gitzo. Seems Bogen is the holding company. I will definitely check out the pirces at Adorama.

 

Thanks again!

 

Stu.

[lsaavedra]

I have a Manfrotto 190 pro with the magnesium 3D head for my EOS 1v HS and it works pretty fine (and not too heavy). regards

[wgpinc]

I like the combination of the Bogen 3021 leg set with the 486RC2 Ball Head. Two hundred for the set plus shipping at BH or Adorama. Holds up to 13 lbs., is reasonably light, sturdy, easy to use and durable. Should get you plenty of solid support until you can prioritize that Gitzo CF 1227 and the Kirk BH-3 head. Good luck!

[chuck_dienzo]

I've got your same setup and use a Bogen 3011 and 3265 (pistolgrip) ballhead. I've found this combo to hold up well with my 3/pbe2 & the porky 24-70 2.8 on-board.

 

The 3011 can be had for fairly cheap now, too. A little heavy for traveling, though.

 

regards,

-Chuck