Reccomend a tripod head

[Cash--]

I'll probably use it for mainly taking landscape pictures, and photo's of the sky/weather. But would likley do some portrait type stuff also......

I've been looking at b&h and debating back and forth btwn ball heads, and pan/tilt.........but im really not sure what would be the most versatile, every time I hit upon one that I think would be good, seems like it dosen't have a quick release plate. Which I would think would be very handy.

[CyberDyneSystems]

Cash,
Recently we had a new member asking all the right questions regarding heads, legs etc...

These threads are packed with a lot of info and may have some value to you.

...here is a link to "Psychonauts" recent post history which includes all of these tripod threads,.

http://photography-on-the.net/forum/search.php?searchid=38308

[Europa]

Markins Ball Head

[chtgrubbs]

I use both ball and pan-tilt heads on my tripods. I prefer pan-tilt heads in the studio or when shooting architecture because they make it easier to make precise adustments. You can adjust the horizon tilt without affecting the up and down tilt angle. They also lock tighter and hold more weight for their size than ball heads. On the other hand, when I am travelling I don't like the added bulk and awkwardness of the handles sticking out on the pan tilt head, so I prefer to use ballheads. Ballheads also are faster to use, but not as precise, since you can simply unlock them, adjust the camera position till it looks right, and then lock them in place.

Charles

[mdr]

I use a Gitzo G1276M QR off centre ball head (both ball head and horizontal adjustments) with a little spirit level on it allowing me to level the tripod when I'm in the wild. With fixed ball head you can use the horizontal panning, ideal for panoramas.

Sold my pan and tilt head after a while because I was never using it any more.

[Cash--]

Thanks for the links tips and advice, heres what i decided to go with
http://www.bhphotovideo.com/bnh/controller/home?O=productlist&A=details&Q=&sku=351379&is=REG

[aikidoforever]

Thanks for the links tips and advice, heres what i decided to go with
http://www.bhphotovideo.com/bnh/controller/home?O=productlist&A=details&Q=&sku=351379&is=REG

Hey that's pretty much my set-up. Except I have the Manfrotto 055B pro... but the same head. It works great. It's not the best for super fine adjustments though, but for pretty much everything else it rocks.

Have fun, you will enjoy it!

Cheerioes ;-)

Ivan

[Alexia]

Thanks for the links tips and advice, heres what i decided to go with
http://www.bhphotovideo.com/bnh/controller/home?O=productlist&A=details&Q=&sku=351379&is=REG

$237?! :shock: :shock: That much for a tripod?! *has a heart attack and keeps the hand-me-down* That tripod is really damn cool though.

[aikidoforever]

$237?! :shock: :shock: That much for a tripod?! *has a heart attack and keeps the hand-me-down* That tripod is really damn cool though.

Well, I paid about $200 for the legs and $150 for the head. $350 Canadian for the set up. Worth every penny. And I need to get some ice spikes for it too.

I use to have this cheap, $50 pan and tilt tripod from Black's. Man, I would frame my photo, tighten the arm and it would move by about a 1/4 of an inch. So, I would have to do it again and again. Then, with the slightest breeze, if you stared closely at the lens, you could see it vibrate and sway.

You buy cheap gear, you get cheap results. ;-)

Cheerioes,

Ivan

[Mike Panic]

the new bogen side mounted ball head... soo smooth

[Digital Louie]

Thanks for the links tips and advice, heres what i decided to go with
http://www.bhphotovideo.com/bnh/controller/home?O=productlist&A=details&Q=&sku=351379&is=REG

That's the exact setup I have and it works equally well for weddings, portraits, and landscape. You'll love the grip and remember it can be right or left handed. I switched mine to left handed which allowed my right hand to control the shutter etc. for quicker shots.

The only problem I see is you paid a lot less for yours than I did for mine. When will I learn?
Shawn

[TimSchroepfer]

I also have this same setup and I love it. I use it for just about everything. Now if I could just get my Fiancee to lug it around for me... :D

[Cash--]

It's nice to hear that other ppl have tried it out and that it works well for them.