Tripod?

[i-link]

anyone can suggest to me which tripod should i get?
Does the tripod height matters? using D80 Kit!
which head is better? n any head can fit on any tripod right? sorry noob here

[TMC]

eye level minus camera height minus tripod head height will approx to ideal tripod height.

you want speed, get a ball head. you want to accuracy, get a 2 way head.

[buddy]

The major criteria for me for a tripod is to get one that you will be willing to bring along - therefore it has to be light enough, and handy enough to carry when it is fully closed so it can fit in a bagpack etc. I would suggest something 3lbs or less and around 17inches closed. The 2 major types of locks are the latch style and the twist style, either is ok but I prefer the latch style as I find it slightly faster to deploy and close.

As for height, I guess choosing a tripod that extends to you height minus 12inches would be safe, without the center extension. Best to try it out in the shop with your equip.

I suggest a getting a ball head. There are many ball heads - most pp use Manfrotto e.g 486RC2 or a higher end brand like Arcatech, Markins, RRS, Kirk etc and they will attach onto the tripod legs. The standard screw thread size is 1/4inch. I think some manufacturers - Slik? use a different screw thread size so you might have to check. Most tripod head manufacturers use a quick release of some sort so you will have to get the corresponding plates as well to attach to your camera. I suggest getting something with the Arca Swiss style mount and Wimberley plates.

[calebk]

Originally Posted by buddy ...I suggest getting something with the Arca Swiss style mount and Wimberley plates.

Hohoho.

[cantaresg]

I'd find a tripod which is about my height fully extended, without using the centre column, will be just right. Do check on the maximum load too.

A ball head is fast and easy to use. But a pan head will give more precision. Either way, get one with a spirit lever, so that you know if you are aligned with the horizon.

[ralli`fto]

Using a D80 Kit too and i got a manfrotto xProB with the manfrotto 486RC2 ball head. So far am please with this tripod.

[calebk]

Originally Posted by cantaresg I'd find a tripod which is about my height fully extended, without using the centre column, will be just right. Do check on the maximum load too. A ball head is fast and easy to use. But a pan head will give more precision. Either way, get one with a spirit lever, so that you know if you are aligned with the horizon.

Yes these are good things to look out for. BTW, it's a spirit level, not lever.

Originally Posted by ralli`fto Using a D80 Kit too and i got a manfrotto xProB with the manfrotto 486RC2 ball head. So far am please with this tripod.

Just to clarify, you're referring to the 190xProB right?

[ralli`fto]

opps.
Yup. Its the 190xProB

[i-link]

hmm, im 1.78n tall.. what u all think? can give some good tripod combination with the head? hopefully not that heavy.

[ExplorerZ]

Originally Posted by buddy The major criteria for me for a tripod is to get one that you will be willing to bring along - therefore it has to be light enough, and handy enough to carry when it is fully closed so it can fit in a bagpack etc. I would suggest something 3lbs or less and around 17inches closed. The 2 major types of locks are the latch style and the twist style, either is ok but I prefer the latch style as I find it slightly faster to deploy and close. As for height, I guess choosing a tripod that extends to you height minus 12inches would be safe, without the center extension. Best to try it out in the shop with your equip. I suggest a getting a ball head. There are many ball heads - most pp use Manfrotto e.g 486RC2 or a higher end brand like Arcatech, Markins, RRS, Kirk etc and they will attach onto the tripod legs. The standard screw thread size is 1/4inch. I think some manufacturers - Slik? use a different screw thread size so you might have to check. Most tripod head manufacturers use a quick release of some sort so you will have to get the corresponding plates as well to attach to your camera. I suggest getting something with the Arca Swiss style mount and Wimberley plates.

slik use 1/4", manfrotto uses the bigger 3/4".

[jmmtn4aj]

Originally Posted by ExplorerZ slik use 1/4", manfrotto uses the bigger 3/4".

So where do we find adaptors?

[eugenep]

i do sell it for 2 buck.

[ortega]

http://forum.clubsnap.org/showthread.php?t=129882

http://forum.clubsnap.org/showthread.php?t=263514