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photodad1 · Jun-03-2012, 06:05 PM #1

I'm looking to purchase a new tripod. Any suggestions? I'm using a Canon 7D with Canon 17-55mm 2.8 IS.

Thanks,

Chris

Tommyboy · Jun-03-2012, 06:31 PM #2

I wish I had read this before buying my last tripod.

photodad1 · Jun-07-2012, 12:34 PM #3

Good information. Thanks for sharing.

Tommyboy · Jun-08-2012, 07:13 AM #4

I feel silly: I just noticed a sticky at the top of this forum about buying tripods by Ian408. It's informative and well written. If you haven't glanced at that yet, you should.

I have a Bogen/Manfrotto that seems to work well for me, though if I had it to do over again, I'd look hard at a set of Gitzo legs. I'm on the verge of buying an RRS ball head. . . .

Let us know what you decide to buy.

michaeln · Jun-08-2012, 04:51 PM #5

One of the primary advantages of CF is not just the relative lightness, but its vibration damping ability. I didn't see that mentioned in the sticky.

Awais Yaqub · Jun-09-2012, 02:51 AM #6

after using aluminium head and CF legs in slight cold.. i realize i must have bought CF ball head as well... CF hardly gets cold. my personal experience with twist locks is not good, easily get dirt and moisture which effects functionality(then you open each lock and clean it) i dont know other brands i have Feisol.


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Jun-03-2012, 06:05 PM #1
photodad1 ^OP Photodad Join Date: Jun 2010 Location: Raleigh, North Carolina Posts: 425	Tripod suggestions I'm looking to purchase a new tripod. Any suggestions? I'm using a Canon 7D with Canon 17-55mm 2.8 IS. Thanks, Chris __________________ -Photodad Canon 5DMarkIII, Canon 24-70 2.8L, Canon 70-200 2.8L IS, Canon TC.

Jun-03-2012, 06:31 PM #2
Tommyboy Inveterate Lensman Join Date: Feb 2005 Location: Bakersfield, CA Posts: 572	I wish I had read this before buying my last tripod. __________________ On the Road with Tom & Iz

Jun-07-2012, 12:34 PM #3
photodad1 ^OP Photodad Join Date: Jun 2010 Location: Raleigh, North Carolina Posts: 425	Good information. Thanks for sharing. __________________ -Photodad Canon 5DMarkIII, Canon 24-70 2.8L, Canon 70-200 2.8L IS, Canon TC.

Jun-08-2012, 07:13 AM #4
Tommyboy Inveterate Lensman Join Date: Feb 2005 Location: Bakersfield, CA Posts: 572	I feel silly: I just noticed a sticky at the top of this forum about buying tripods by Ian408. It's informative and well written. If you haven't glanced at that yet, you should. I have a Bogen/Manfrotto that seems to work well for me, though if I had it to do over again, I'd look hard at a set of Gitzo legs. I'm on the verge of buying an RRS ball head. . . . Let us know what you decide to buy. __________________ On the Road with Tom & Iz

Jun-08-2012, 04:51 PM #5
michaeln PhotoGeezer Join Date: May 2007 Location: San Francisco, CA Posts: 19	One of the primary advantages of CF is not just the relative lightness, but its vibration damping ability. I didn't see that mentioned in the sticky. __________________ Making Mediocre Images in San Francisco, CA http://michaelnel.smugmug.com

Jun-09-2012, 02:51 AM #6
Awais Yaqub One Inspired soul Join Date: Oct 2005 Location: Pakistan /Islamabad Posts: 10,263	after using aluminium head and CF legs in slight cold.. i realize i must have bought CF ball head as well... CF hardly gets cold. my personal experience with twist locks is not good, easily get dirt and moisture which effects functionality(then you open each lock and clean it) i dont know other brands i have Feisol. __________________ My Website \| Twitter \| Facebook \| Buy Print & Save life \| Blog Thine is the beauty of light; mine is the song of fire. Thy beauty exalts the heart; my song inspires the soul ---iqbal


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