Canon vs Nikon (Do you want to be the TF?) thread)

jdizzle wrote in post #10545973
I do have a Gtizo now but, there are times where I just want to shoot without it. I'm definitely looking at the 3531S and it doesn't have a column. I can always add it later.

^Nice setup btw.

Funny thing, I've always been too lazy to bring my tripod where it counts the most, for far-away travel, lol. Well, part of it is because of the hassles of air-travel and the baggage/carry-on restrictions, and I'm already lugging a lot of photo gear with me as it is. I've made good use of improvised "tripods" (any support/stabilizer, basically) instead.

I use the tripod mostly locally, usually for night shooting or product photography, and have brought it with me to camping/hiking.

Hehe, for that setup, first I tried to lower the tripod to the ground as much as I could, but nothing worked. Once I decided to invert it, I was so scared something might snap and my camera would smash on the ground. But everything held up solidly. It was a PITA to make adjustments, but it worked out not too bad. The shots were horrible though, none came out how I hoped for. This is the best I managed:

http://www.flickr.com/​photos/krepta/43518048​97/

The macro picked up all the dust in there, I could not focus well in the dark (and with the camera so low; also tried LV and pre-focusing to no avail), and the LED light inside was not even, among other issues.

krepta wrote in post #10545797
Today? Only today?

Yes, watch out as our invading army of Canon undead pixels sweeps through Nikonland. You will never want to touch your D3s again, muaaahahaha!!

Stop eating tainted meat from those Noinkers!

Well its normally Kirk or one of the other noinks, but i was defensless here and they took advantage of me

jdizzle wrote in post #10545808
Does anyone here own a Gitzo tripod?

In my dreams i have played with one, was a very nice tripod.

krepta wrote in post #10545913
Remove completely? No. I mean, it can be done but I don't use it with the column removed. I have use it inverted though:

ooooo puuurdy, were you taking a picture of your computer vent/light?:p:p
EDIT: nvm i see oooo

Stealthy Ninja wrote in post #10544261
Yeah don't worry about me, I'm more picky and tend to notice mistakes.

It was fine... But you need a mic seeing people talking but not having audio is sorta pointless IMHO.

Most of the recorded audio consisted of people talking loudly in the background. It was a private room, but it was open (no door at the entrance of the room), so we also had the noise from the rest of the restaurant. Yes, I really do need an external mic!

I am thinking of (saving up for and) buying either a H1 or H4n from Zoom. A friend of mine has the H4n. I'll see how well it performs and how to do all that syncing up the audio with the video.

KCY wrote in post #10546151
ooooo puuurdy, were you taking a picture of your computer vent/light?:p:p
EDIT: nvm i see oooo

I wanted to produce a photo that would be the grille of the HDD bay on my computer, lit only by the blue LEDs inside, from the back. It would be kind of like one of those abstract, can-you-guess-what-this-is macro photo. It was actually an idea for the most recent SWMYG contest here at POTN. It failed (and I did not submit it), but I had fun playing around with the setup, lol.

krepta wrote in post #10546149
Funny thing, I've always been too lazy to bring my tripod where it counts the most, for far-away travel, lol. Well, part of it is because of the hassles of air-travel and the baggage/carry-on restrictions, and I'm already lugging a lot of photo gear with me as it is. I've made good use of improvised "tripods" (any support/stabilizer, basically) instead.

I use the tripod mostly locally, usually for night shooting or product photography, and have brought it with me to camping/hiking.

Hehe, for that setup, first I tried to lower the tripod to the ground as much as I could, but nothing worked. Once I decided to invert it, I was so scared something might snap and my camera would smash on the ground. But everything held up solidly. It was a PITA to make adjustments, but it worked out not too bad. The shots were horrible though, none came out how I hoped for. This is the best I managed:

http://www.flickr.com/​photos/krepta/43518048​97/

The macro picked up all the dust in there, I could not focus well in the dark (and with the camera so low; also tried LV and pre-focusing to no avail), and the LED light inside was not even, among other issues.

Thanks for your input. I love my Gitzo tripod and it hasn't failed me. There are times when I don't need the center column and it's not removable. I just want the flexibility to do that.

Wow - things got busy while I was away! Time for a

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neilwood32 wrote in post #10546911
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Took me a while to realize that was a sausage and not a steaming pile of... Nikon

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smcclelland wrote in post #10547555
Took me a while to realize that was a sausage and not a steaming pile of... Nikon

Ouch!

jdizzle wrote in post #10546880
Thanks for your input. I love my Gitzo tripod and it hasn't failed me. There are times where I don't need the center column and it's not removable. I just want the flexibility to do that.

You are welcome! Good luck with your decision/purchase (if you decide to get the 3531S or something else). Your wallet won't appreciate it, but you will!

jdizzle wrote in post #10547606
Ouch!

I should finish my morning coffee before posting. Takes the edge off

jdizzle wrote in post #10547606
Ouch!

Well actually, given the theme of this thread and all he must have actually meant a steaming pile of Canon

Cause you know where Nikon haters go
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To the Island

midnight_rider wrote in post #10551447
Well actually, given the theme of this thread and all he must have actually meant a steaming pile of Canon

Cause you know where Nikon haters go
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To the Island

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LOL!

midnight_rider wrote in post #10551447
Well actually, given the theme of this thread and all he must have actually meant a steaming pile of Canon

Cause you know where Nikon haters go
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To the Island

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I'm down for an all inclusive trip to an island resort!