Recommend a Tripod for D70?

vinvin · 1st January 2005

Hi,
Can D70 users help to recommend a good tripod for the camera? Preferably one that is stable and good for taking to events. Advise on features to get for a tripod would be appreciated as well! Please state the model, price and shop to get it.

Thanks.

sooming · 1st January 2005

I just bought a Manfrotto 190 ProB, as it's not too heavy but stable enough for my usage. Also like the horizontal mounting option of the centre column.

Bought the 322RC2 gun grip ball head as well. Very fast and rock solid.

vinvin · 1st January 2005

Originally Posted by sooming

I just bought a Manfrotto 190 ProB, as it's not too heavy but stable enough for my usage. Also like the horizontal mounting option of the centre column.

Bought the 322RC2 gun grip ball head as well. Very fast and rock solid.

Hi ,
how much is it and where did you buy it?
thanks.

enivre · 1st January 2005

Originally Posted by sooming

Bought the 322RC2 gun grip ball head as well. Very fast and rock solid.

Yeah I wanna know how much this costs too... hehe

Tay · 1st January 2005

Hw abt the tripod which cm with the free gift item? Is it suitable for D70?

Regards

espn · 1st January 2005

Originally Posted by Tay

Hw abt the tripod which cm with the free gift item? Is it suitable for D70?

Regards

As long as the tripod can support what you want to support (MAX), it will be suitable. Of course weight & size apart.

The free gift tripod I believe can support the D70 + Kit, but I don't think it will survive with speedlight or the 70-200VR

icarus · 1st January 2005

I using 322RC2 + 055PROB ... very stable, just make sure u don't skip gym sessions! total is about 3kg !! The 322RC2 kicks ass!

taymw · 1st January 2005

juz bought a SLIK Pro 400DX @ Cathay Photo. the guy recommended me that for my D70. haven really used it, but... as far as I see it, it's quite stable.

SNAG · 1st January 2005

Just to ask, how much is the 322RC2? Is it easier to operate compared to conventional ballheads?

EDIT: Can anyone clarify this from the Manfrotto site?

Quote:

NB. When the head is used in the vertical configuration (to match the function of the existing 222 head), its load capacity is only 2.5kg (5.5 lbs).

icarus · 1st January 2005

Depends... If u use the 322RC2 like a 222, then the max load capacity is about 3-4... i've loaded my D70+bigma+sb800... no problem...

But if u use the 322RC2 vertically by turning, the load is only indeed 2.5...

sooming · 1st January 2005

Originally Posted by vinvin

Hi ,
how much is it and where did you buy it?
thanks.

I bought in KL. Cost me about S$350 (equivalent) for the tripod and the head. Anyway, I stay in KL. It comes with a PVC bag. Good and robust enough. It's waterproof.

mervlam · 1st January 2005

Originally Posted by vinvin

Hi,
Can D70 users help to recommend a good tripod for the camera? Preferably one that is stable and good for taking to events. Advise on features to get for a tripod would be appreciated as well! Please state the model, price and shop to get it.

Thanks.

I suggest that you make a trip to Cathay Photo at Peninsula Plaza with your camera stuff and try the various tripods there.

Selecting a suitable tripod largely depends on budget, equipment and your height.

For starters, look here - www.manfrotto.com

coldman · 2nd January 2005

Originally Posted by vinvin

Hi,
Can D70 users help to recommend a good tripod for the camera? Preferably one that is stable and good for taking to events. Advise on features to get for a tripod would be appreciated as well! Please state the model, price and shop to get it.

Thanks.

maybe can get the Giottos MT9160 + Giottos MH1000 ballhead.
MT9160 carbon fiber = 2.5kg
MT9160 alumimium = 2.8kg
MH1000 = 600++g

For me, CF or no CF different only 0.3kg, not worth it.

MT9160 can also do horizontal mounting using the centre column, and can open the leg all the way to the ground. (look like a GPMG stand to me.

)

max load capacity is around 10kg.
cost only around S$350++ for both MT9160 alum + MH1000.

Me using one...

Giottos

Shodan99 · 2nd January 2005

Can anyone provide me with a rough estimate for these items? I am currently overseas and just want to make a price comparison.

1) Manfrotto 190D
http://db.manfrotto.com/product/temp...=86&itemid=770

2) Manfrotto 115 Super 3D head
http://db.manfrotto.com/product/temp...d=7&itemid=272

WideZoom · 3rd January 2005

Originally Posted by Shodan99

Can anyone provide me with a rough estimate for these items? I am currently overseas and just want to make a price comparison.

1) Manfrotto 190D
http://db.manfrotto.com/product/temp...=86&itemid=770

2) Manfrotto 115 Super 3D head
http://db.manfrotto.com/product/temp...d=7&itemid=272

The price for Manfrotto 190DB was S$117 from CP while I bought 190PROB for S$140 at AP during last May but price should not fluctuate much.

Shodan99 · 3rd January 2005

Thanks! I think I'd better buy in Sg, it cost about £95 (SGD285) here...

Limsbros · 9th January 2005

Shodan99, definitely worth buying it in SG. I have got a colleague who came over to SG and bought about $8000 worth of camera and lenses.

King Tiger · 9th January 2005

Originally Posted by SNAG

Just to ask, how much is the 322RC2?

322RC2 cost $145 @ TK Photo.

King Tiger · 9th January 2005

Anyone ever use the Manfrotto 719B or 724B on D70 with Kit Lens?
I am thinking of carrying a light weight tripod for my incoming overseas trip.

Manfrotto 719B
Max Load : 4.0 Kgs

Manfrotto 724B
Max Load : 3.5 Kgs

ParkertR · 10th January 2005

i have that one... the 719B... u can't change the ballhead though. it supports my full kit - 200-400mm/d70/sb800 and it still holds very firm. bought frm ms at $150.

1st January 2005	#1
vinvin Member Join Date: Dec 2004 Posts: 86	Recommend a Tripod for D70? Hi, Can D70 users help to recommend a good tripod for the camera? Preferably one that is stable and good for taking to events. Advise on features to get for a tripod would be appreciated as well! Please state the model, price and shop to get it. Thanks.

1st January 2005	#2
sooming Member Join Date: Mar 2004 Posts: 154	Manfrotta 190ProB I just bought a Manfrotto 190 ProB, as it's not too heavy but stable enough for my usage. Also like the horizontal mounting option of the centre column. Bought the 322RC2 gun grip ball head as well. Very fast and rock solid.

1st January 2005	#7
icarus Senior Member Join Date: Jan 2002 Location: Pasir Ris Posts: 3,231	I using 322RC2 + 055PROB ... very stable, just make sure u don't skip gym sessions! total is about 3kg !! The 322RC2 kicks ass! __________________ Ricoh GR Digital, Minolta Hi-matic 7SII

1st January 2005	#10
icarus Senior Member Join Date: Jan 2002 Location: Pasir Ris Posts: 3,231	Depends... If u use the 322RC2 like a 222, then the max load capacity is about 3-4... i've loaded my D70+bigma+sb800... no problem... But if u use the 322RC2 vertically by turning, the load is only indeed 2.5... __________________ Ricoh GR Digital, Minolta Hi-matic 7SII

3rd January 2005	#16
Shodan99 Member Join Date: Nov 2004 Posts: 382	Thanks! I think I'd better buy in Sg, it cost about £95 (SGD285) here... Last edited by Shodan99; 3rd January 2005 at 08:32 PM.

1st January 2005	#5
Tay Member Join Date: Nov 2004 Location: Bedok Posts: 376	Hw abt the tripod which cm with the free gift item? Is it suitable for D70? Regards

1st January 2005	#8
taymw Member Join Date: Nov 2004 Location: J.W, Singapore Posts: 56	juz bought a SLIK Pro 400DX @ Cathay Photo. the guy recommended me that for my D70. haven really used it, but... as far as I see it, it's quite stable.

2nd January 2005	#14
Shodan99 Member Join Date: Nov 2004 Posts: 382	Can anyone provide me with a rough estimate for these items? I am currently overseas and just want to make a price comparison. 1) Manfrotto 190D http://db.manfrotto.com/product/temp...=86&itemid=770 2) Manfrotto 115 Super 3D head http://db.manfrotto.com/product/temp...d=7&itemid=272

9th January 2005	#17
Limsbros Member Join Date: Dec 2004 Location: Sembawang Posts: 137	Shodan99, definitely worth buying it in SG. I have got a colleague who came over to SG and bought about $8000 worth of camera and lenses.

9th January 2005	#19
King Tiger Senior Member Join Date: May 2004 Location: In the heart of SengKang Posts: 4,976	Question : Light Weight Tripod on D70 Anyone ever use the Manfrotto 719B or 724B on D70 with Kit Lens? I am thinking of carrying a light weight tripod for my incoming overseas trip. Manfrotto 719B Max Load : 4.0 Kgs Manfrotto 724B Max Load : 3.5 Kgs __________________ War is one of the most regrettable human activities.

10th January 2005	#20
ParkertR Senior Member Join Date: Jun 2004 Location: Singapore/Thailand Posts: 5,804	i have that one... the 719B... u can't change the ballhead though. it supports my full kit - 200-400mm/d70/sb800 and it still holds very firm. bought frm ms at $150. __________________ Budget wedding photographer :)