Tri-Pod

[FramerPDX]

Can someone tell me what the best tri-pod would be to get for sports and maybe some other things using a 100-400 lens and a 24-70 thanks for any help ....


-TY
FramerPDX

[DaveG]

FramerPDX wrote:
Can someone tell me what the best tri-pod would be to get for sports and maybe some other things using a 100-400 lens and a 24-70 thanks for any help ....


-TY
FramerPDX


I'd use a monopod, rather than a tripod with the 100-400 for shooting sports. It will give you a nice compromise between support and stability. It'll also let you get out of the way when some 250 lineman is coming at you!

I think that I'd just hand hold the 24-70. You pretty much must use at least 1/500 of a second shutterspeed if you want sharp images. And if you can't get a shutterspeed that high then keep walking, since panning and other slow shutterspeed sports shots get old pretty quickly.

[psk4363]

My vote goes with the Manfrotto (Bogen, for our cousins in the States) series. I have a 059 monopod with a ball & socket head for action, the 190 tripod with a 3D head for portability, and the rockfast 055 with a heavy ball & socket head for studio work.

Hope this helps,
Barry

[MediaMagic]

I would agree that a monopod will probably suit your purpose better for shooting action if you are moving around a bit. I use a belt pouch quite often with my monopod so that it a well supported hand hold. This gives my excellent mobility to move or turn quickly while still allowing a pretty stable camera.

http://www.bhphotovideo.com/bnh/controller/home?O=productlist&A=details&Q=&sku=5532&is=REG


another thing you can do, is get a monopod with legs. I have an older bogen mono and I recently added the retractable legs and a ball head. The legs are extremely useful on level to near level ground, but are useless on any type of considerable incline.

http://www.bhphotovideo.com/bnh/controller/home?O=productlist&A=details&Q=&sku=256973&is=REG



If you are looking for a tripod you can move around quickly, i'd suggest a good carbon fiber pod such as any of the "Mountaineer" series by Gitzo or an equivalent.

http://www.bhphotovideo.com/bnh/controller/home?O=productlist&A=details&Q=&sku=271641&is=REG

Take care,
David

[JCalvert]

I am shooting a 10D with a Manfrotto 190CL tri-pod, purchased as legs only and then added a Manfrotto 222 Joystick head.

This joystick is terrific. BUY ONE! You have to work with one for about 1 minute to understand.

[FramerPDX]

can you send me a link for the joy stick head thanks...


-Ty

[deztoys]

You might want to check the weight capacity of the grip head. It wasn't much from what I remember....like 5-6 pounds...

[dal451]

I guess that I have two responses.

1. Get a monopod. Especially with the 100-400. I have a 10d with Big Ed and use the 100-400. I started using my monopod as my arms were getting tired and the quality of my pictures has increased amazingly. I was using the Adorama Podmatic, but have discovered that the weight may be a little much for that. I just got the Bogen Carbon One Monopod and it is amazing.

2. A tripod is also great, but not for the sideline. I use a pistol grip ballhead on my tripod and it is extremely easy to use. One squeeze and I can move to any direction I want. But, the weight may be an issue. My 10d and 100-400 weighs at the upper end of what it says it can hold, but I have not had too much problems with creeping.

Hope that helps, Dale

[scottbergerphoto]

If you are going for a tripod, I couldn't agree more that the Gitzo G1228 is a great tripod. For a head, consider the "Ultimate Ballhead" from www.acratech.net. It will work on a tripod or monopod.
Scott