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JAB1
15th of February 2005 (Tue), 14:51
What mini tripod for doing macro work out in the field would you recommend?..preferable under $ 100.00...I use my Canon 10D and the 100mm f2.8 lens ....photograph insects, flowers, etc....
Leon van Batenburg
15th of February 2005 (Tue), 14:59
Suggestion: don't buy an unstable mini-tripod. Use a reversible regular tripod. Much steadier, much more versatile!
Mogwyth
15th of February 2005 (Tue), 15:13
Suggestion 2: don't buy a cheap tripod you'll only regret it I did. Save a bit more and buy something decent.
Avalonthas
15th of February 2005 (Tue), 15:21
I bought a mini tripod for like 60 bucks at a photography event last year at the Toronto Convention centre. Mostly composed of steel with some titanium parts. Very sturdy, and it takes much more beating then my regular tripods. Heavier compared to other tripods of similar size but its the most versatile tripod ive ever owned
robertwgross
15th of February 2005 (Tue), 17:00
Most mini tripods aren't worth a damn for field work.

---Bob Gross---
Bodog
15th of February 2005 (Tue), 17:18
To take the question a step further, what tripod do you folks recommend for macro work?
Are those booms that attach to the head worthwhile? My current tripod is reversable, but using the camera upside down is a little problematic, at least for me.. Thanks for any input...
tim
15th of February 2005 (Tue), 17:23
Stick it on auto and use a shutter release cable ;)

(btw what's the correct name for that cable?)
lomond
15th of February 2005 (Tue), 17:31
Most mini tripods aren't worth a damn for field work.

---Bob Gross---

90% of the time I would agree. I normally use a full size Manfrotto and large ballhead but If I'm doing a hill walk there is no way I'm lugging those up. I'm not getting any younger.

So.... I bought this......http://www.cameramarts.co.uk/index.php?rm=product&id=885&category_id=24

It's small, lightish (1kg), fits IN the bag (AW is lost on my Lowepro bag with a full size tripod attached).
It can get really low and extends to about 120 cm.
I wouldn't use my 100-400 on it but the 17-40 sits well and is reasonably stable.
If size and weight is not a problem don't even consider it, use a full size tripod.
If it is a problem then this is worth looking at.
Andy_T
15th of February 2005 (Tue), 17:33
What about this one?

http://www.bhphotovideo.com/bnh/controller/home?O=productlist&A=details&Q=&sku=283757&is=REG

Sure looks sturdy to me.

Don't know what lens you use for Macro work, but if you don't use the 70-200/2.8 :lol: , then the 2 kg weight limit could be sufficient.

Best regards,
Andy