Need some tripod input

seanm · 1st of November 2008 (Sat)

Hi guys, I'm buying my first tripod.

I have read that great sticky, and read many a guide about tripods....but I'm still undecided.

So, I want to take recommendations from you guys, if you don't mind.

Budget isn't really a problem, but I want to spend suitably, something that meets my needs, is safe and secure, but not over the top.

Needs to support my 5d +500mm.

At the moment I'm looking at the Gitzo G3530LS, but I just want to know if you think this is a good choice, or if I can get something just as good for less money. The lighter the better, as I'll be travelling quite a bit with it.

Also I know nothing about ballheads really....could you recommend me one?

Thanks

20DNewbie · 1st of November 2008 (Sat)

Well if your going to be traveling a lot maybe the 3541LS would be better suited being about 5 inches shorter(within carry on limits over here). As for the head I'd rather throw a 500 on a gimbal for the ease of control, but I don't have either so....

ben_r_ · 1st of November 2008 (Sat)

Gtizo 3 series, say the 3531, and a Markins M20 w/ RRS lever clamp is what would do.

1st of November 2008 (Sat)	#1
seanm Member Join Date: Jun 2006 Location: London, GB. Posts: 671	Need some tripod input Hi guys, I'm buying my first tripod. I have read that great sticky, and read many a guide about tripods....but I'm still undecided. So, I want to take recommendations from you guys, if you don't mind. Budget isn't really a problem, but I want to spend suitably, something that meets my needs, is safe and secure, but not over the top. Needs to support my 5d +500mm. At the moment I'm looking at the Gitzo G3530LS, but I just want to know if you think this is a good choice, or if I can get something just as good for less money. The lighter the better, as I'll be travelling quite a bit with it. Also I know nothing about ballheads really....could you recommend me one? Thanks __________________ Seany C&C welcome. Canon 5D / 500mm F4 L IS

1st of November 2008 (Sat)	#2
20DNewbie "don't listen to me, I'm an idiot" Join Date: Jan 2006 Location: Massachusetts Posts: 2,489	Re: Need some tripod input Well if your going to be traveling a lot maybe the 3541LS would be better suited being about 5 inches shorter(within carry on limits over here). As for the head I'd rather throw a 500 on a gimbal for the ease of control, but I don't have either so.... __________________ Christian. 5D2/1D MkII N/40D and a couple bits of glass.

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ben_r_ -POTN's Three legged Support- Join Date: Nov 2007 Location: Sacramento, CA Posts: 15,526 IMAGE EDITING OK	Re: Need some tripod input Gtizo 3 series, say the 3531, and a Markins M20 w/ RRS lever clamp is what would do. __________________ [ Gear List \| Flickr \| My Reviews ] /\|\ Tripod Leg Protection /\|\  GIVE a man a fish and he'll eat for a day. TEACH a man to fish and he'll eat for a lifetime.

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