Xti Tripod?

[DonJuanMair]

I am getting my Xti next week and i did a search for the same question but niothing came up. I have a Slik tripod for my sd850 and im happy with it. Can someone recommend a tripod for the rebel xti please

[Anke]

What Slik tripod is it, can you not use it for your XTi? All tripod screw threads are the same.

[MikeI]

Ask me in a week....I just picked up a Flashpoint carbon fiber tripod from Admorama. I'm putting it through the paces tomorrow. I will be using it w/ a 40D and 300 f/4 IS.

[DonJuanMair]

What Slik tripod is it, can you not use it for your XTi? All tripod screw threads are the same.

i ordered this one

http://www.bhphotovideo.com/c/product/287754-REG/Slik_611_800_Sprint_Mini_Tripod_with.html

[form]

I bought a Promaster 6400 for $82 after tax for my XT, but only because I couldn't afford the higher-end brands.

[perryge]

Manfrotto 055XProB + 488RC2 head :D.

[Nick5]

i ordered this one

http://www.bhphotovideo.com/c/product/287754-REG/Slik_611_800_Sprint_Mini_Tripod_with.htmlDon Juan.
If the specs are correct your Slik will support 3.5 lbs. That is not enough for your XTi and not enough in portrait mode.
Like many of the guys have stated earlier. the Mnafrotto 190XPROB or the 055XPROB and at least the 486RC2 or better yet the 488RC2 if you like the ball head.

[JohnJ80]

Don Juan.
If the specs are correct your Slik will support 3.5 lbs. That is not enough for t your XTi and not enough in portrait mode.
Like many of the guys have stated earlier. the Mnafrotto 190XPROB or the 055XPROB and at least the 486RC2 or better yet the 488RC2 if you like the ball head.

Not to mention the fact that load ratings are a joke. If the the load rating is close to your load, you are going to be in trouble.

J.

[tjrenegade]

Manfrotto 055XProB + 488RC2 head :D.

Just ordered that setup myself..:D

[DonJuanMair]

oh ok thanks guys, does anyone have a link to that setup?

[photorookie]

just found a used Manfrotto 3021 BPRO and 322RC2 head for my XTi. It appears that it will be a sweet setup. Maybe a tad bit heavy but solid!

[tjrenegade]

oh ok thanks guys, does anyone have a link to that setup?

http://www.bhphotovideo.com/bnh/controller/home?O=WishList.jsp&A=details&Q=&sku=505863&is=REG

[DonJuanMair]

277 wow i guess if its worth it though, crazy the way its half the price of the camera tho

[tjrenegade]

Well it will last a life time its quality stuff.....not cheap walmart crap so it depends on your budget a cheaper one may be fine...I am to poor to buy cheap....

FYI this sucker isn't lite....so if your looking for something to travel/hike with this may not be ideal

[medic-on-fire]

+1 for Manfrotto 055XPROB & 488RC2 head!

This is a VERY sturdy rig that provides excellent stability for that added sharpness in your shots. I also agree with what tjrenegade said, though, this is not the lightest set up you could put together (you'll need carbon fiber for that! $$$). Research this forum -- LOTS of other nods for this particular arrangement.

It's money well spent!

[JohnJ80]

277 wow i guess if its worth it though, crazy the way its half the price of the camera tho

That's actually quite inexpensive for a quality tripod. A Gitzo made from carbon fiber with a good ballhead might be $800.

With tripods, you can get stable, light and cheap - pick any two but you can't have all three.

The Gitzo's are light and stable but not cheap. This is stable and cheap (relatively speaking) but it is not light.

Read these links on the value of a good tripod:

Why you should not buy cheapies
http://bythom.com/support.htm

The value of support and its priority in your equipment list
http://www.luminous-landscape.com/essays/tripods_&_heads.shtml

What tripods do
http://markins.com/charlie/report4e6.pdf

Without good support you basically will have a very difficult time getting the max resolution out of your lenses. You also gain a bunch more latitude in exposure if you have a decent tripod.

based on this, this is a very good value.

J

[DonJuanMair]

yeah i see what your saying, im going to order this one for sure on firday

[DonJuanMair]

yeah! this is what i just ordered

Canon CAEDRXTIKB EOS Digital Rebel XTi Digital Camera Kit (Black) with 18-55mm Lens
1 $589.95 $589.95

Bogen / Manfrotto BO055XPB488R 055XPROB Tripod Legs (Black) with 488RC2 Midi Ballhead

[HiImSean]

i just got a dynatran AT837 for $36 and amvona ATH-A03 for $50 for my XTi and i love it so far

[tjrenegade]

My Manfrotto 055XProB + 488RC2 just came today and all I can say is wow this is what I been looking for all along.....stable and sturdy....well worth the money IMO