tripod ring for canon 70-200f4 IS

Dorman wrote in post #2187695
Ed, define "cheap" for a tripod. I've been immensely happy with my Manfrotto 190 w/ Joystick head. You can get much cheaper heads as it cost as much as the legs did. It's sturdy, rugged, and fairly lightweight. Give it a lookover.

Edited to add: If this is a joke from that other thread about tripods disregard my recommendation as I knew you were kidding around.

no joke. i was being serious it was those other fellas who were thinking of three-legged men and cross dressing .

i'm looking for a tripod and head to use for landscapes....you know 20d, grip and 17-40L. i want something light but not stupid light and easy to use because i am impatient.

ed rader

Thanks on the Katrina photo compliments.

Question 1) thats kinda tuff on the 70-200 trying to use a Square Type filter with the factory hood attached. What you want is a Graduated ND, not just a plain ND. I'd recommend at least a 2-stop hard edge for beach type scenes. I do believe Tiffen and maybe Hoya make round type GND filters but they wouldn't allow you any up or down adjustment but you could attach the hood though.

Question 2) Tripod _ I recommend the one in my sig: Manfrotto 3001BD & 486RC2 Ball head. Its extremely sturdy and I find it lite in comparison to the Carbon Fiber models.

Bluedog_XT wrote in post #2187721
Thanks on the Katrina photo compliments.

Question 1) thats kinda tuff on the 70-200 trying to use a Square Type filter with the factory hood attached. What you want is a Graduated ND, not just a plain ND. I'd recommend at least a 2-stop hard edge for beach type scenes. I do believe Tiffen and maybe Hoya make round type GND filters but they wouldn't allow you any up or down adjustment but you could attach the hood though.

Question 2) Tripod _ I recommend the one in my sig: Manfrotto 3001BD & 486RC2 Ball head. Its extremely sturdy and I find it lite in comparison to the Carbon Fiber models.

i want to use a screw on filter instead of the UV but i know you have tried the various types.

it's lighter than the CF tripod? what's the attraction to CF then with the cost being so much more?

ed rader

See if that link shows up for you on the round screw on type.

http://www.2filter.com​/prices/graduated_nd.h​tml

Let me rephrase the lite comparison to _ as lite as some CF and liter than some of the bigger CF tripods.

The Joystick head is wicked easy to use, no levers to adjust just a handgrip and a two pressure squeeze system, first position is for panning, 2nd gives full axis adjustment. The 190 tripod is simple to use, sturdy enough for your 20D, 17-40, 24-70, 70-200 and won't break the bank or back.

here's a link to the legs:
http://www.bhphotovide​o.com …EG&addedTroughT​ype=search

here's a link to the head:
http://www.bhphotovide​o.com …ghType=category​Navigation

thanx for the recomendations guys. i'll check that stuph out.

ed rader

Dorman _ not putting down your recommendation my any means but this is what I don't understand about the affliction with Carbon Fiber in tripods. The Manfrotto 3001BD leg setup is practically the same exact specs as the 190 being only .14 kg heavier in weight yet slightly more compact plus a hecka lot cheaper.

Bluedog_XT wrote in post #2188019
Dorman _ not putting down your recommendation my any means but this is what I don't understand about the affliction with Carbon Fiber in tripods. The Manfrotto 3001BD leg setup is practically the same exact specs as the 190 being only .14 kg heavier in weight yet slightly more compact plus a hecka lot cheaper.

the difference in see in the legs is the CF tripod has flip locks and yours has wing nuts. i'm a big CF fan -- i've owned a few CF bikes and i have CF forks on my titanium MTB -- but in this case i'd say the cost is prohibitive at least for a starter tripod.

ed rader

ed rader wrote in post #2188097
the difference in see in the legs is the CF tripod has flip locks and yours has wing nuts. i'm a big CF fan -- i've owned a few CF bikes and i have CF forks on my titanium MTB -- but in this case i'd say the cost is prohibitive at least for a starter tripod.

ed rader

The 3001BD that I have has the Flip Locks also, no fan of twist locks either ...

Bluedog_XT wrote in post #2188125
The 3001BD that I have has the Flip Locks also, no fan of twist locks either ...

i'm glad you pointed that out...i was looking at the 3001BN.

ed rader

Ed, not to pee in your cheerios, however, the 70-200 f4 IS I handled was much sharper than your copy.

why do you need a tripod collar? So you dont misplace the lens?

Dante King wrote in post #2188518
Ed, not to pee in your cheerios, however, the 70-200 f4 IS I handled was much sharper than your copy.

why do you need a tripod collar? So you dont misplace the lens?

well let's see the samples! it's really hard to tell in bad light, taking a dozen quick shots but i suspect in good light this lens is plenty sharp.

i told someone earlier today that i would check on the compatibility of the tripod ring. the reason i would pay a premium for a 4-stop IS lens is so that i would not have to use a tripod.

so i have no interest in buying a tripod ring .

ed rader

Bluedog_XT wrote in post #2187627
Super sharp looking results ed.

B&H has both the non and IS version using the same exact tripod collar.

Is that tripod collar available as a download?

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