what do you think about this tripod?

[magicpic]

I need a good tripod..what do you think about this one...someone on the forum recommended it..thanks janis

Bogen / Manfrotto 3021BPRO Tripod Legs (Black) with 488RC2 Midi Ballhead (RC2 Quick Release) - Supports 11.8 lb (5.4 kg)

http://www.bhphotovideo.com/images/shim.gifB&H# BO3021PB488R B&H Kit </SPAN>http://www.bhphotovideo.com/images/shim.gif

[BeachBill]

I need a good tripod..what do you think about this one...someone on the forum recommended it..thanks janis

Bogen / Manfrotto 3021BPRO Tripod Legs (Black) with 488RC2 Midi Ballhead (RC2 Quick Release) - Supports 11.8 lb (5.4 kg)

http://www.bhphotovideo.com/images/shim.gifB&H# BO3021PB488R B&H Kit </SPAN>http://www.bhphotovideo.com/images/shim.gif

I can't comment on the head, but I've got those legs and they are really nice. I use the 322RC2 grip action head with my legs and I really love the combination.

[windoze]

I need a good tripod..what do you think about this one...someone on the forum recommended it..thanks janis

Bogen / Manfrotto 3021BPRO Tripod Legs (Black) with 488RC2 Midi Ballhead (RC2 Quick Release) - Supports 11.8 lb (5.4 kg)

http://www.bhphotovideo.com/images/shim.gifB&H# BO3021PB488R B&H Kit </SPAN>http://www.bhphotovideo.com/images/shim.gif

if im not mistaken ( that would be a 1st ) , This is the tripod that ANDY used for quite awhile on the streets of NYC. It was a highly recommended tripod!


troy

[Andy]

I need a good tripod..what do you think about this one...someone on the forum recommended it..thanks janis

Bogen / Manfrotto 3021BPRO Tripod Legs (Black) with 488RC2 Midi Ballhead (RC2 Quick Release) - Supports 11.8 lb (5.4 kg)

http://www.bhphotovideo.com/images/shim.gifB&H# BO3021PB488R B&H Kit </SPAN>http://www.bhphotovideo.com/images/shim.gif
Do not get the 488RC2 - it's lame.

Instead, the 322RC2 grip ball head, much better. The legs you are looking at are sweet.

[controld]

Without trying to hijack the thread - I was basically decided on the 322RC2 head myself - so glad to hear that recommendation. I was looking at pairing it with the 055MF3/4 legs (undecided on the 3 vs 4) thing. Looking at the legs from above they are only 1 lb lighter thatn the 055 and $175 cheaper. Is that really the savings in weight for $175 or is there other feature differences?

- Mike

[KaMo]

Wow, popular topic - I was going to ask for advice too! I got the 490 Maxi ballhead and used it last fall - and I was totally lame using it - smashed my finger, etc. So was it Just Me, or was it the ballhead? (I was using it on a monopod, was moving around, adjusting it, and just crashed the thing a couple of tiimes - ouch). So, would the 322RC grip action avoid that problem, or do I need to take lessons in adjusting the darn things?:scratch

[Andy]

Wow, popular topic - I was going to ask for advice too! I got the 490 Maxi ballhead and used it last fall - and I was totally lame using it - smashed my finger, etc. So was it Just Me, or was it the ballhead? (I was using it on a monopod, was moving around, adjusting it, and just crashed the thing a couple of tiimes - ouch). So, would the 322RC grip action avoid that problem, or do I need to take lessons in adjusting the darn things?:scratch
The 322 is very easy to adjust. Once set, you rarely need to change the tension settings, in my experience. The grip action is sweet.

[KaMo]

The 322 is very easy to adjust. Once set, you rarely need to change the tension settings, in my experience. The grip action is sweet.


I have it on my wishlist at B&H - I think i'll just move it right over to the basket.

Thanks!

[Jimbojack]

Bogen / Manfrotto 3021BPRO Tripod Legs (Black) with 488RC2 Midi Ballhead (RC2 Quick Release) - Supports 11.8 lb (5.4 kg)

That's the exact combination I'm using right now, and it's great for me. I haven't tried the other ballhead so I can't comment. Biggest lens I use on the tripod is a 70-200 2.8 + TC and it's rock solid.

[dogratty]

I chose this combo for the sturdy legs with reasonable, though not light weight and the ballhead has a separate 360 pan lock for vertical consistency.
I am very happy with the ballhead and the tripod legs - sturdy solid and smooth in use
the separate pan and ball locks allow panning maintaining the horizontal axis making it nimble - something that can't be done with grip type