Help on deciding on a tripod

This is good...usd 212

http://www.holgacamera​.com …gel-aluminium-tripod-kit/


Other but less travel like...usd 269

http://www.holgacamera​.com …classic-aluminium-tripod/

angelIV wrote in post #16706960
Thank you guys, I have been looking for pre owned legs, found a manfrotto 3221wn, researching if it's ok.

That was the old set of legs that the 055XB replaced. It is lower end compared to the 055XPROB. If you're going used, you should be able to find the 055XPROB within your budget, so I'd hold out for that one over the 3221wn.

angelIV wrote in post #16706960
Thank you guys, I have been looking for pre owned legs, found a manfrotto 3221wn, researching if it's ok.

It's the predecessor to the Manfrotto 055 suggested above. It's a good one.

Dear angel,

The Manfrotto/Bogen 3221WN is sort of comparable to the 055XPRO legs minus the tilting center column. They do come with spiked feet which can be a huge advantage outdoors in rugged and uneven terrain. The "WN" stand for wilderness and the tripods were marketed to outdoor/wildlife photographers.

You should be able to find a set of 3221WN's in good condition for $ 75.00 or less. I would consider the 055XPRO's advertised here on the for sale board for $ 100.00 as a better deal unless the deal you are looking at for the 3321WN's is priced under $ 75.00 and/or includes accessories like a carrying case.

Register at the Fred Miranda forums and browse the for sale section there too. If you look around you can find a good set of legs in a few days to a weeks time.

Good luck!

Tim Murphy

Thanks you guys....I'll wait and see a bit. If I don't find anything soon, I may go with the manfrotto 190. Thanks again.

The Bogan 3221 IS the Manfrotto 055PRO. It's not an earlier, lesser model. I have one of each and the Manfrotto is a little older and also has the Bogan name and model number. The tripod has changed a little over the years and there are some different versions available, but it has been essentially the same for about 40 years whether the name on it was Bogan or Manfrotto.

BTW, Anybody remember the ads with Lester Bogan SITTING on one of his tripods?

Thank you for all the inputs finally I ordered the 190xpro. Now if i may just ask one more question I can't seem to find any answer in the web, will a sirui g20 head fit in the manfrotto? The sirui has a 1/4 while manfrotto has 3/4?

angelIV wrote in post #16714212
Thank you for all the inputs finally I ordered the 190xpro. Now if i may just ask one more question I can't seem to find any answer in the web, will a sirui g20 head fit in the manfrotto? The sirui has a 1/4 while manfrotto has 3/4?

Are you sure the Sirui has 1/4" threads? I think that refers to the screw attaching the quick release to the ball, not the ballhead mount. If it really was only 1/4", it would not be able to fit on standard 3/8" tripods.

Thank you, I was hoping it will fit, I really like the reviews on sirui.

angelIV wrote in post #16714212
Thank you for all the inputs finally I ordered the 190xpro. Now if i may just ask one more question I can't seem to find any answer in the web, will a sirui g20 head fit in the manfrotto? The sirui has a 1/4 while manfrotto has 3/4?

I have on Sirui G20, and that has ¾" thread.

By the way, it is a horrible ball head. I really can't recommend it. The tension control is unpredictable. After few months usage, the only way to lock the ball is to use force on the main knob.The panning is very unsmooth, and the panning has become very unsmooth. And it is of course very hard to point the camera exactly the way I want it. It is poor quality in all respects. Even the camera plate is of bad quality, as it is not not equal broad at both ends.

Thanks afoton.

I think we are discussing 1/4" vs. 3/8".. not 3/4"... that would be Huge.

You can easily find reducing bushings that take you from 3/8 16 thread to a 1/4 20: www.amazon.com/Promast​er-Tripod-Thread-Adapter-Pack/dp/B002MXO47I/

I only used that one for a decent photo.... you can find them in lots of places: the tripod manufacturers all sell them, B&H, Adorama also sell them.

3/8'' of course. Sirui G-20 has 3/8'' thread (and Manfrotto has the same).

You could also take a look at this one:
http://www.bhphotovide​o.com …79_000_BHD0_Bal​lhead.html

I hear good things about Induro.

Any cost price tripod will suffer, particularly the head, its a fact of life. There's no easy way to say this, but the fact is that a good tripod and head is not going to be cheap.