Another tripod thread

Im looking at buying the Induro a213 and smith vector bh-5. My question is im 6'5 and just wondering if this will be high enough for me? Im using a 5d and 28-75 and 85 1.8 also getting a 70-200. Will this combo be strong enough? I've read good things about it but just trying to figure out if its a good choice for me being tall.

See this review.

Unfortunately, there is a price penalty for height! It may not apply if you don't mind a heavier tripod.

Im not lookinto spend allot of money under 200. Weight doesn't bother me. I've heard good things about the slik d700 (I think that re model) but heard people picking the induro and smith package over the slik

unlimited6986 wrote in post #11113009
Im not lookinto spend allot of money under 200. Weight doesn't bother me. I've heard good things about the slik d700 (I think that re model) but heard people picking the induro and smith package over the slik

I would instead get a Manfrotto in the same price range. They have a long and solid reputation. Look at the line at B&H.

no idea. if you had put the models in the title I wouldn't have opened the thread.

Anyone still looking to buy one

I think the slik and the induro are very similiar in capability. The induro has a few features the slik does not have.

1) twist locks instead of clip locks
2) hook on bottom of center column
3) built in bubble level
4) smaller
5) nearly 2lbs lighter

my guess is it would be a couple of inches too short. you don't really want to rely on extending the center column unless you have no choice.

you have to decide how important being comfortable is to you and who your photography is aimed at. most tall people will say get a tall tripod so that you don't have to bend at all. others will say it's the perspective that matters, and your average viewer isn't 6' 5". a lot of tall photographers with tall tripods still lower the camera to an average person's POV.

Yea i think im going to go with the induro now. Thx

Don't forget that it's best not to extend the center column on any tripod, which makes for more vibration if you do. That's why height without the column raised is critical.

And that's why my tripod doesn't have a center column.

I use this exact tripod and I am 6'10". I typically use a remote release though so that I can eliminate any chance of vibration and so that I can interact with who I am shooting. The perspective issue is pretty key too since fully extended will give a top down look.

I use my 1D/7D with 70-200 and 24-70 on it and it has no issues. I like it a lot.

thats all i needed to hear im getting it lol

Us tallies have to stick together, this world is made for shorties.

Lol I no and it sucks for us cause we pay double for everything