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ken120656
21st of May 2005 (Sat), 00:05
Hello:
I am new to digital photography and have a few questions. I have a Canon PowerShot S1 IS and would like to know what would be a good tripod to use with it. I have also been looking in to the additional lenses that are available for my camera and want to know how beneficial they would be for a "digital beginner". I am also curious if I can get a manual for the camera that has larger print than the one it comes with - I find it very hard to read all the text.

Thanks very much for taking the time to read my questions and I greatly appreciate any advise or tips you can pass along :o)

Ken
lostdoggy
21st of May 2005 (Sat), 00:43
How much you willing to spend??? What will you be using the Tripod for??? and check this link
http://photography-on-the.net/forum/showthread.php?t=53864

Check the canon usa site and see if you can download the PDF version of the manual during printing select the page you need and check box that saids expand/shrink to fit paper. This works most of the time.
ken120656
21st of May 2005 (Sat), 23:37
I guess I'm open as far as the price range is concerned, within reason. I read some info from the link you provided and gather that when chosing a tripod, weight of the camera and lenses are the biggest consideration. Would you agree? At present I am using the camera with the lens it came with. I will be using the tripod for nature and portraits. Also wanted to say Thank You for your suggestion about printing the pdf version of the manual. I followed your advise and it worked great!!
lostdoggy
22nd of May 2005 (Sun), 01:20
Good to hear that it works.

I purchased a cheapy tripod from Microcenter and it work well for P&S camera. It was a Samsonite and I paid I think $7. I have since out grew it and also looking to buy a new tripod. During that time I've bought a Monopod and enjoy the flexibility while on the road. Monopod are great for traveling because its light and easy to stow away.

Try looking for a Slik Tripod its light and inexpensive but its decently built. Although its not for me, I think it makes for a nice first Tripod. But if are looking for a less expensive solution try Microcenter I think they still have the Tripod for $7.
http://www.microcenter.com/single_product_results.phtml?product_id=0046896