Tripod Question---Hypothetical.

YOu mean like my flash isnt working it turns off by itself? >.> and its random!??!!? I DOTN GET IT ;D

zeva wrote in post #6998789
YOu mean like my flash isnt working it turns off by itself? >.> and its random!??!!? I DOTN GET IT ;D

I have no idea what you're talking about.

of course not =D lol

perryge wrote in post #6998722
I just think there are some threads that everyone on POTN should see .

And here's another one of them. :{)#

LOL! :P

Gitzo GT5500 Series? They are rock solid, I have a GT3530 for my 500L and it it fine even though it is marginal according to Gitzo. If I had to do it over again I would go for the 5500 series.

Even though this is four years old... to the OP -- I feel your pain, I suppose. I've left two $150 calculators to be stolen and never returned (name and contact info on both) in the past four years... *sigh*

Take heart...you could have remembered the tripod, but packed up the car and drove off without the bride!

my Gitzo GT5540 is not sturdy, i got some shaking photos with it

For something like that i would report it missing with the RCMP, get them to file a report. After that I'd ask around to see if anyone was seen with my tripod since i'm relatively well known and often seen carrying it on my bag or in my hand journeying around.

Ultimately i'd get insurance to take care of it.

Till then I'd shoot with my 055CX3 because I'm a normal idiot who doesn't put 1000 $ into a set of tripod legs.

No worries.

Are you the 'idiot' who refuses to put $8k into a camera used for professional pursuit of income, or who refuses to put $3k into a lens for professional pursuit of income?

My question is posed, merely to point out that achieving idiocy is doing something like tearing up $100 bills while standing in the shower...not while trying to produce income with $100 bills. What we each invest in the production of income is a relative value system, not idiocy, even $1000 tripods.

And it does not take a huge effort to spend that much money when QR systems can cost $140 and ballheads cost $300 and tripods leg sets cost $500 and spike feet and straps and other accessories. There are lots of those 'idiots' who frequent POTN, and they aren't even professionals but merely enthusiasts who know the value photographically to a good support system...normal idiots

Something else to keep in mind:

The stability of a cheap or lightweight tripod can be improved dramatically by hanging a weight directly under the tripod head. Sand bags are great for this. (Obviously you don't want to overload the tripod.) Some tripods actually come with hooks for that purpose. And use a cable/remote shutter release. Makes all the difference in the world.

belmondo wrote in post #7045564
Something else to keep in mind:

The stability of a cheap or lightweight tripod can be improved dramatically by hanging a weight directly under the tripod head. Sand bags are great for this. (Obviously you don't want to overload the tripod.) Some tripods actually come with hooks for that purpose. And use a cable/remote shutter release. Makes all the difference in the world.

Fair enough well said, i was using 190XPROB and i will keep using it for lightweight gear, but if i will use something heavy then i will never regret to use a tripod kit that will cost over $2000 for best or maximum stability, it is worthy every cent.

Wilt wrote in post #7045536
Are you the 'idiot' who refuses to put $8k into a camera used for professional pursuit of income, or who refuses to put $3k into a lens for professional pursuit of income?

My question is posed, merely to point out that achieving idiocy is doing something like tearing up $100 bills while standing in the shower...not while trying to produce income with $100 bills. What we each invest in the production of income is a relative value system, not idiocy, even $1000 tripods.

And it does not take a huge effort to spend that much money when QR systems can cost $140 and ballheads cost $300 and tripods leg sets cost $500 and spike feet and straps and other accessories. There are lots of those 'idiots' who frequent POTN, and they aren't even professionals but merely enthusiasts who know the value photographically to a good support system...normal idiots

That would be yacht racing - akin to standing under a cold shower tearing up $100 bills.

J.

Wilt wrote in post #7045536
Are you the 'idiot' who refuses to put $8k into a camera used for professional pursuit of income, or who refuses to put $3k into a lens for professional pursuit of income?

I'm the idiot who owns, operates a studio and pays 3 other idiots to work with him with concern for spending more money on rent/taxes/incomes. Who has concern for economizing where need be if one has the knowledge to use less superior equipment correctly.

I think you've mistaken me for another idiot....

Actually maybe in the polar opposite type of idiot from the irony I'm painting here.

belmondo wrote in post #7045564
Something else to keep in mind:
The stability of a cheap or lightweight tripod can be improved dramatically by hanging a weight directly under the tripod head. Sand bags are great for this. (Obviously you don't want to overload the tripod.) Some tripods actually come with hooks for that purpose. And use a cable/remote shutter release. Makes all the difference in the world.

There's a good idea from another ironic idiot.