velvetjones Member  153 posts Joined Apr 2004 Location: Great American Desert More info | Dec 22, 2004 19:09 | #1 I am looking into getting a new tripod....my old one was mistakenly placed in the trash can by an unsuspecting family member. Anyways, I would like one with a decent ball head but don't want to spend more than $200 or so.
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DocFrankenstein Cream of the Crop  12,324 posts Likes: 13 Joined Apr 2004 Location: where the buffalo roam More info | Dec 22, 2004 19:12 | #2 I'll go with 3021 Pro legs... and I don't know about ballheads. National Sarcasm Society. Like we need your support.
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TomW Canon Fanosapien  12,749 posts Likes: 30 Joined Feb 2003 Location: Chattanooga, Tennessee More info | Dec 22, 2004 19:20 | #3 I second the sturdy setup that Doc recommends as far as legs. Perhaps someone else here can guide you as to which ball head you should get. The grip-type ball head I have will put you a fair amount over $200. Tom
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eosster Senior Member 473 posts Joined Nov 2004 More info | Dec 22, 2004 19:28 | #4 How about a Markins ball head from http://www.markins.com Canon EOS 60D | EF 50mm f/1.4 USM | Canon 430EX II
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CyberDyneSystems Admin (type T-2000)  More info | Dec 22, 2004 19:32 | #5 One of the best deals in a Ballhead going is the Giottos MH-3000, GEAR LIST
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eosster Senior Member 473 posts Joined Nov 2004 More info | Dec 22, 2004 19:34 | #6 Sorry, Markins ballhead price little high, I must missed about the amount your willing to spend, once again, sorry about that. Canon EOS 60D | EF 50mm f/1.4 USM | Canon 430EX II
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cricket Member  149 posts Joined Dec 2004 More info | Dec 22, 2004 19:55 | #7 velvetjones wrote: I have been looking mostly at Bogen...does anyone have any suggestions of models or other brands that I should be looking at? Well, I own a Bogen 3265 ball head, and I'm not thrilled with it. There is nothing worse than a brilliant image of a fuzzy concept. - Ansel Adams
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Toogy "I like pictures of myself!"  6,248 posts Likes: 3 Joined Nov 2003 Location: Ontario, Canada More info | Dec 22, 2004 20:42 | #8 I am using the 3021 legs and a 488RC2 ball head and highly recommend it
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Conk Goldmember  3,368 posts Joined Jul 2002 Location: Cloverdale B.C. More info | cricket wrote: Well, I own a Bogen 3265 ball head, and I'm not thrilled with it. It is stiff, but not as stiff as it should be when shooting vertically. It tends to slide slowly out of position, even with the tension adjusted. Sometimes it is too jerky when adjusting it as well. So, I don't recommend this one unless you have a featherlight camera! My 2 cents. I remember this issue coming up in the past. I was afraid of this. Cloverdale Photography
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eosster Senior Member 473 posts Joined Nov 2004 More info | Dec 22, 2004 20:56 | #10 Here is little story about Support(tripod and tripod head), http://www.bythom.com/support.htm Canon EOS 60D | EF 50mm f/1.4 USM | Canon 430EX II
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boomer1959 Goldmember  1,757 posts Gallery: 15 photos Best ofs: 1 Likes: 236 Joined Jan 2004 Location: Edmonton, Alberta, Canada More info | I resently boght a Manfrotto 190PRO and the Manfrotto 488RC2 ball head. Nature and photography. Moments frozen a fraction of a second at a time.
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Chris1le Senior Member  891 posts Joined Aug 2003 Location: Gig Harbor, WA More info | Dec 22, 2004 21:29 | #12 I've got the 3021 PRO with the 322RC2 ballhead See this thread. I love it! My Pictures
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markubig Goldmember  1,953 posts Likes: 1 Joined Nov 2004 Location: NJ USA More info | I just realized that I know NOTHING about tripods . . . I believe I have a video camera tripod . . . really cheezy and restrictive with its movements. I started looking at the ones you've suggested plus others . . . why are they soooooo damn expensive? It looks like it's probably best to get a ball head. ~Mark
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RoyNN7DX Member 109 posts Joined Feb 2004 Location: Cape Blanco, Oregon, USA More info | Dec 23, 2004 00:19 | #14 Here is my right stuff, full featured and 26 pound rated ($268 including the 33pound rated ball head): OK, I admit it... I capture souls with my camera!
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DocFrankenstein Cream of the Crop 12,324 posts Likes: 13 Joined Apr 2004 Location: where the buffalo roam More info | markubig wrote: I just realized that I know NOTHING about tripods . . . I believe I have a video camera tripod . . . really cheezy and restrictive with its movements. I started looking at the ones you've suggested plus others . . . why are they soooooo damn expensive? It looks like it's probably best to get a ball head. What do I need to know when shopping for one? Is it possible to get something decent for under $100 (or even under $80) for both tripod and ballhead or will I be looking at complete crap like I have now? Tanx for your help I think you'll end up unsatisfied with a light tripod. National Sarcasm Society. Like we need your support.
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