Which tripod for your...

bchyeo · 8th April 2009

E-3!?

Care to share which tripod you are using for your E-3?

I'm 1.83m tall and cannot figure out which tripod and head would work best for my height and E-3.

Thanks.

spidey89 · 8th April 2009

you and i about the same,i'm 1.85m and i;m using manfrotto 055pro with 460mg 3 way head

microcosm · 8th April 2009

Originally Posted by spidey89

you and i about the same,i'm 1.85m and i;m using manfrotto 055pro with 460mg 3 way head

Moderator OT : I am amazed by you bro

... you have a 3 way head!

To the TS : I am using a Manfrotto 190 (whatever it is now in its latest version), black aluminum with a heavy duty ball head. Cheap and reliable and good.

Mikefellh · 8th April 2009

Whatever tripod people suggest you should TRY before buying...make sure that it can support your camera with heaviest lens you intend on using on it, make sure it's good for your height, and that it's not too heavy for the time you wish to carry it...if it doesn't meet that criteria, you aren't going to use it. Personally I own two (that use the same bracket)...one is for studio use, while the other lighter one is for carrying around the city.

Also think of a tripod as a long term investment...cameras may come and go but the same tripod can be used for any of them.

spidey89 · 8th April 2009

haha,that's what it says on the manfrotto website,what's wrong with the 3 way head?lol

egnaro · 8th April 2009

Originally Posted by spidey89

haha,that's what it says on the manfrotto website,what's wrong with the 3 way head?lol

nothing wrong with 3way pan, I think Microcosm react in this way becuz usually go for ballhead.

3 way pan= middle speed, accurate .
ballhead= fast speed, not as accurate
Gear Head= Slow speed but very accurate.

Manfrotto does produce good tripod, end of the day, it really depend on what TS shooting style and which kind of tripod suit his need best.

microcosm · 8th April 2009

Originally Posted by spidey89

haha,that's what it says on the manfrotto website,what's wrong with the 3 way head?lol

Nothing... a 3-way-head... muahahahaa...

Good one!

spidey89 · 8th April 2009

Originally Posted by microcosm

Nothing... a 3-way-head... muahahahaa... Good one!

chey,aiya,i use 3 way head for so many years already,used to it mah

cater · 9th April 2009

Im using Gitzo Explorer GT2932EX Basalt Tripod with arcaswiss monoball Z1 ballhead. The tripod is more for macro lovers as the center column tilts and rotates freely to any position. Someone recommended me this tripod and say u buy, i buy. But when i jump, he say bye bye. Zzzzzzzzz

microcosm · 9th April 2009

Originally Posted by spidey89

chey,aiya,i use 3 way head for so many years already,used to it mah

Tell you when I meet you on Saturday... ha ha ha...

egnaro · 9th April 2009

Originally Posted by cater

Im using Gitzo Explorer GT2932EX Basalt Tripod with arcaswiss monoball Z1 ballhead. The tripod is more for macro lovers as the center column tilts and rotates freely to any position. Someone recommended me this tripod and say u buy, i buy. But when i jump, he say bye bye. Zzzzzzzzz

who is that? bad guy...

Bro, however, if you regret getting explorer, I dun mind getting it from at 70% at your purchase price for your Tripod only! as for Arcaswiss ballhead, if you regret, I dun mind getting it at 80% of your purchase price.

haha...

microcosm · 9th April 2009

Originally Posted by egnaro

who is that? bad guy...

Bro, however, if you regret getting explorer, I dun mind getting it from at 70% at your purchase price for your Tripod only! as for Arcaswiss ballhead, if you regret, I dun mind getting it at 80% of your purchase price.

haha...

My offer at 71% and 81% respectively with a gentle reminder that I can ban you at sight from all online activities and outings IF YOU DON'T SELL TO ME!

(Lim peh pai kia!) ha ha ha...

(above translations... I am a thug).

egnaro · 9th April 2009

Originally Posted by microcosm

My offer at 71% and 81% respectively with a gentle reminder that I can ban you at sight from all online activities and outings IF YOU DON'T SELL TO ME!

(Lim peh pai kia!) ha ha ha...
(above translations... I am a thug).

wow!!! /me backoff!!!

microcosm · 9th April 2009

Originally Posted by egnaro

wow!!! /me backoff!!!

Just kidding bro... I won't do that lah... but I am sure I made you laugh with that earlier post...

cater · 10th April 2009

Originally Posted by microcosm

My offer at 71% and 81% respectively with a gentle reminder that I can ban you at sight from all online activities and outings IF YOU DON'T SELL TO ME!

(Lim peh pai kia!) ha ha ha...
(above translations... I am a thug).

eeeeee wah lao!!!! tu tio pai kia liao! Zzzzzzz

egnaro · 10th April 2009

Originally Posted by cater

eeeeee wah lao!!!! tu tio pai kia liao! Zzzzzzz

pai kia all over...

to TS, u didnt mention which lens you need for our usage oso...

r u going to combi it with ZD300 F2.8?
Sigma 150mm F2.8 Macro?

diff usage diff setup.

microcosm · 10th April 2009

Originally Posted by cater

eeeeee wah lao!!!! tu tio pai kia liao! Zzzzzzz

Just kidding.

bchyeo · 10th April 2009

I need it tall and able to handle a E-3 with 35-100mm or with the 150mm. thanks.

cater · 10th April 2009

Originally Posted by microcosm

Just kidding.

hehe. understand bro. no joke no fun.

Originally Posted by bchyeo

I need it tall and able to handle a E-3 with 35-100mm or with the 150mm. thanks.

There is alot of setup depending very much on the budget. Brands like Gitzo n Manfrotto makes good tripod. I believe spend 1 time use for life provided i dont break it, so I go for Gitzo tripod and Arcaswiss ballhead. Oh not to forget my goodfriend i jump u jump fetch me the best deal on the arcaswiss ballhead. Thank you for that bro.

shyam · 10th April 2009

Is there no love for the Benro users here? haha...
I mostly use my Gitzo too... BUT i do have a Benro A-500 with the KB-01 Ballhead.. (Which came together with it..) Which i have used quite often with a E-3 + Handgrip + 150mm/90-250mm... Did quite a good job actually... I'm around 1.82.. and the height is pretty nice and the stability is quite good... (Especially for its price...)

So i guess if you are in a tight budget.. you could consider a Benro...

(But obviously the Gitzo does an awesome job... and for the price I paid... IT BETTER DO AN AWESOME JOB!)

8th April 2009	#1
bchyeo Member Join Date: Jun 2008 Location: SG + Walnut Creek, California Posts: 72	Which tripod for your... E-3!? Care to share which tripod you are using for your E-3? I'm 1.83m tall and cannot figure out which tripod and head would work best for my height and E-3. Thanks.

8th April 2009	#2
spidey89 Member Join Date: Jun 2007 Location: Western Singapore Posts: 2,184	Re: Which tripod for your... you and i about the same,i'm 1.85m and i;m using manfrotto 055pro with 460mg 3 way head __________________ Olympus E-1 & E-3

8th April 2009	#4
Mikefellh Member Join Date: Oct 2005 Location: Toronto, Canada Posts: 1,460	Re: Which tripod for your... Whatever tripod people suggest you should TRY before buying...make sure that it can support your camera with heaviest lens you intend on using on it, make sure it's good for your height, and that it's not too heavy for the time you wish to carry it...if it doesn't meet that criteria, you aren't going to use it. Personally I own two (that use the same bracket)...one is for studio use, while the other lighter one is for carrying around the city. Also think of a tripod as a long term investment...cameras may come and go but the same tripod can be used for any of them.

8th April 2009	#5
spidey89 Member Join Date: Jun 2007 Location: Western Singapore Posts: 2,184	Re: Which tripod for your... haha,that's what it says on the manfrotto website,what's wrong with the 3 way head?lol __________________ Olympus E-1 & E-3

9th April 2009	#9
cater Member Join Date: Apr 2007 Posts: 423	Re: Which tripod for your... Im using Gitzo Explorer GT2932EX Basalt Tripod with arcaswiss monoball Z1 ballhead. The tripod is more for macro lovers as the center column tilts and rotates freely to any position. Someone recommended me this tripod and say u buy, i buy. But when i jump, he say bye bye. Zzzzzzzzz

10th April 2009	#18
bchyeo Member Join Date: Jun 2008 Location: SG + Walnut Creek, California Posts: 72	Re: Which tripod for your... I need it tall and able to handle a E-3 with 35-100mm or with the 150mm. thanks.

10th April 2009	#20
shyam Member Join Date: Apr 2008 Posts: 80	Re: Which tripod for your... Is there no love for the Benro users here? haha... I mostly use my Gitzo too... BUT i do have a Benro A-500 with the KB-01 Ballhead.. (Which came together with it..) Which i have used quite often with a E-3 + Handgrip + 150mm/90-250mm... Did quite a good job actually... I'm around 1.82.. and the height is pretty nice and the stability is quite good... (Especially for its price...) So i guess if you are in a tight budget.. you could consider a Benro... (But obviously the Gitzo does an awesome job... and for the price I paid... IT BETTER DO AN AWESOME JOB!)