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Oct 21, 2005 13:05 | #1

I'm going to be purchasing a tripod within the next few weeks. RIght now I don't have one, except for a little tabletop one that barely supports my XT + 17-40. I need a durable tripod that I will be using for indoor studio work. If I do take it outside it's not going to be on any hikes or anything like that. I might do landscapes, but no offroad psycho tiger stuff or anything like that.

I'm hoping to keep the price under 150$, but I might be able to go as high as 200.. I'm also looking into getting a decent studio lighting setup so I can't really spend too much on the tripod alone.

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Oct 21, 2005 13:16 | #2

Get a studio column for studio. Tripods are not convenient.

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Oct 21, 2005 15:00 as a reply to @ DocFrankenstein's post | #3

DocFrankenstein wrote:
Get a studio column for studio. Tripods are not convenient.

what is a studio column and why aren't tripods inconvenient?

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Oct 21, 2005 15:08 | #4

From:
http://www.photo.net/learn/studio/primer

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This is where most readers would say "duh, use a tripod." First of all, if you're doing 35mm or medium format work with strobes, you don't need a camera support because the flash freezes motion. But if you're using hot lights or big cameras or doing something creative, you probably need some kind of camera support. A tripod is in fact usually the wrong tool for the job.

A tripod is inconvenient. Since using the center column to adjust height is the sure mark of a fool, you have to adjust all three legs to raise or lower the camera. You can't usually get really low or really high or really hanging out over your subject with a tripod because the legs get in the way.

Part of the reasons that tripods have such shortcomings is that they are engineered to weigh less than 250 lbs. If you want the most stable support for a fixed weight, a tripod is the right design. Once you accept the idea that a camera support can weigh more than the photographer, then there is more freedom of design and you'd probably come up with a Studio Stand. This is basically a very heavy rigid single column off which you hang crossbar arms off of which you hang tripod heads off of which you hang cameras. There are wheels on the bottom that you can lock. The columns come between 6 and 12 feet in height and prices range from $350 to $3500 depending upon features and stability.

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Oct 21, 2005 15:27 | #5

Well, I definitely don't plan on spending 350-3500$ on anything. I need the portability of a tripod too. I don't plan on taking it hiking or anything, but I do plan on taking it out on day trips with me.

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Oct 21, 2005 17:56 | #6

I would highly recommend that you get a tripod worth keeping for a few years. My suggestion would be the Bogen/Manfrotto 3021BPRO with the Bogen/Manfrotto 488RC2 ballhead on top. Here's the package at B&H: http://www.bhphotovideo.com …EG&addedTroughType=search

The price is slightly higher than your stated range, but you will really appreciate a tripod with the characteristics and versatility of this one. It's light enough to carry in the field (using a strap makes it easier), but is sturdy enough for most things you'll want to use it for. There are lighter tripods and there are less expensive tripods, but few - if any - of them will satisfy you the way this one will. There are also MANY more expensive tripods out there that you might like better than this one (and I own one), but this is my workhorse and I won't give it up.

There are many different head types that can be used (and interchanged) on this tripod. You may prefer something other than the ballhead, but that's your choice. I would suggest going to a store where you can handle one of these. You will be hard pressed to pass it up after handling it.

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Oct 22, 2005 07:47 | #7

Check out one of these: http://www.feisol.com/english/enconnect-n.htm

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Oct 24, 2005 10:45 as a reply to @ rklepper's post | #8

SkipD - is right on. (that makes 2 of us now).

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Oct 24, 2005 11:29 | #9

Bogen/Manfrotto 3021B PRO with the Bogen/Manfrotto 488RC2 ballhead are both very popular buys. I can recommend the Manfrotto 488 RC2 for sure, I have one based on Skip's advice, but I went for the Feisol tripod, and now monopod, instead and have been very happy. I wanted ultra light and carbon fibre really is excellent, especially at the price they ask. You can't go wrong with either brand.

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